Snake envenomation in two cattle: clinical/laboratory aspects and treatment using equine-derived antivenin of Viperidae

Nuri ALTUĞ; Cafer Tayer İŞLER

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Snake envenomation in two cattle: clinical/laboratory aspects and treatment using equine-derived antivenin of Viperidae

Authors:

Nuri ALTUĞ | Cafer Tayer İŞLER

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2019 Vol.43 Issue 4, pp.546-550

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000764253

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128

Abstract:

 

In this case report, specific antivenin treatment for Viperidae snake envenomation in two cattle was defined for the first time. The diagnosis of snake envenomation was made according to the history and clinical findings. Clinical examination revealed systemic (tachycardia, dyspnea, cyanosis, hypersalivation, ruminal hypotony) and local (swelling of the leg and head) findings depending on the location of snake bites. Laboratory analysis determined granulocytic leukocytosis, monocytosis, decreased iron binding capacity, and increased CK and LDH enzyme activities. In the specific treatment of cases, equine-derived polyvalent antivenin containing antitoxic immunoglobulins against Viperidae species was administered. Additionally, 5% dextrose, antibiotics, dexamethasone, antihistamines, diuretics, and a vitamin B complex were applied. All clinical and laboratory abnormalities improved after treatment. Complete clinical improvement was observed within 1 week in both cases. The results indicate that equine-derived specific antivenin treatment in snake bites of the family Viperidae can be successfully used in cattle.

Article Details

Snake envenomation in two cattle: clinical/laboratory aspects and treatment using equine-derived antivenin of Viperidae

Authors: Nuri ALTUĞ | Cafer Tayer İŞLER

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2019 Vol.43 Issue 4, pp.546-550

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000764253

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6181

pISSN: 1300-0128

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Authors:

Nuri ALTUĞ | Cafer Tayer İŞLER

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2019 Vol.43 Issue 4, pp.546-550

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000764253

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128