Synonyms

No known synonym

Name of the disease in English

Water intoxication

The disease in brief

Thirsty cattle that drink a lot of water, if the temperature is high, or if they are salt deficient, or if they are young cattle can cause hemolysis and cerebral edema.

Clinic & diagnosis

Hemoglobinuria in young ruminants, often shortly before or after weaning, and pale to pale yellow vaginal or conjunctival mucosa suggest water intoxication.

Typical sign of the disease

No description

Pictures

See below

Diagnostic formulas

No description

Differential diagnosis

-Poisoning by copper N23

-Hepatic insufficiency (to be specified) N53

-Leptospirosis UR15

Confirm a suspicion?

No easy way to confirm.

Prognosis and treatment

Treatment involves diuretics such as... and an infusion of hypertonic sodium chloride.

Prevention

How to manage cattle watering carefully and regularly?

References

Veterinary Medicine-Pocket companion -9th Edition BLOOD DC-page 146