Study on cadmium associated microscopic lesions in cattle and buffaloes

Gumasta, Poornima; Dubey, Amita; Swamy, Madhu; Verma, Yamini

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“…In animals, chronic intake is linked to metal accumulation, particularly in the kidneys, liver, lungs, and testes [25,58]. Inappetence, weakness, weight loss, poor hoof keratinization, dry, brittle horns, matting of the hair, and keratosis are a few examples of clinical symptoms in cattle [59]. Significant necropsy abnormalities included degenerative alterations in most organs and hyperkeratosis of the stomach epithelium [37,59].…”

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“…Inappetence, weakness, weight loss, poor hoof keratinization, dry, brittle horns, matting of the hair, and keratosis are a few examples of clinical symptoms in cattle [59]. Significant necropsy abnormalities included degenerative alterations in most organs and hyperkeratosis of the stomach epithelium [37,59]. Cattle and buffaloes from an industrial area have been observed to have vascular degeneration and necrotic alterations in the liver, kidneys, and lungs and frequently have tissue cadmium levels above 2 ppm [25,58,60].…”

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“…Cattle and buffaloes from an industrial area have been observed to have vascular degeneration and necrotic alterations in the liver, kidneys, and lungs and frequently have tissue cadmium levels above 2 ppm [25,58,60]. Anemia, nephropathy, and bone demineralization were the results of experimentally poisoning sheep with 2.5 mg of cadmium per kg of body weight [27,59,61]. Congenital flaws, stillbirths, and abortion are further potential impacts [61].…”

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“…Cd ingestion causes acute liver damage and nephrotoxicity, while chronic exposure leads to organ accumulation and various clinical signs including in-appetence, weight loss, hoof and hair abnormalities ( Constable et al, 2017 ). Severe vascular degeneration and necrotic changes occur in vital organs around industrial areas ( Gumasta et al, 2018 ). Experimental administration in sheep resulted in nephropathy, anemia, bone demineralization, congenital defects, stillbirths, and abortion ( Constable et al, 2017 ).…”

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Heavy metals, common environmental pollutants with widespread distribution hazards and several health problems linked to them are distinguished from other toxic compounds by their bioaccumulation in living organisms. They pollute the food chain and threaten the health of animals. Biologically, heavy metals exhibit both beneficial and harmful effects. Certain essential heavy metals such as Co, Mn, Se, Zn, and Mg play crucial roles in vital physiological processes in trace amounts, while others like As, Pb, Hg, Cd, and Cu are widely recognized for their toxic properties. Regardless of their physiological functions, an excess intake of all heavy metals beyond the tolerance limit can lead to toxicity. Animals face exposure to heavy metals through contaminated feed and water, primarily as a result of anthropogenic environmental pollution. After ingestion heavy metals persist in the body for an extended duration and the nature of exposure dictates whether they induce acute or chronic, clinical or subclinical, or subtle toxicities. The toxic effects of metals lead to disruption of cellular homeostasis through the generation of free radicals that develop oxidative stress. In cases of acute heavy metal poisoning, characteristic clinical symptoms may arise, potentially culminating in the death of animals with corresponding necropsy findings. Chronic toxicities manifest as a decline in overall body condition scoring and a decrease in the production potential of animals. Elevated heavy metal levels in consumable animal products raise public health concerns. Timely diagnosis, targeted antidotes, and management strategies can significantly mitigate heavy metal impact on livestock health, productivity, and reproductive performance.

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Study on cadmium associated microscopic lesions in cattle and buffaloes

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