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Onion toxicosis in a herd of beef cows.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: A herd consumed approximately 20 kg onions/cow/day for 6 weeks. Five cows died and two aborted. Onion toxicosis results in methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. These changes can cause secondary organ damage and death, if enough onions are consumed.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Author: H A Rae

Institutions: Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph

Language: English

Topic: Plant Toxicity and Pharmacological Properties

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W119390250

FWCI: 0.465

Cites: 3

Cited by: 33

Related to: 10