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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300237403321

Autore

Ranjan Rakesh

Titolo

Fluoride Toxicity in Animals / / by Rakesh Ranjan, Amita Ranjan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

3-319-17512-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (111 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Animal Sciences, , 2211-7504

Disciplina

636.08959

Soggetti

Veterinary medicine

Pharmacology

Ecotoxicology

Animal physiology

Public health

Environmental monitoring

Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science

Pharmacology/Toxicology

Animal Physiology

Public Health

Monitoring/Environmental Analysis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Sources of fluoride toxicity -- Fluoride kinetics and metabolism -- Toxic effects -- Fluoride tolerance -- Fluoride analysis -- Mitigation and prevention of fluorosis.

Sommario/riassunto

This book describes in detail various aspects of fluoride toxicity in animals. Animals, like human beings, suffer from the toxic effects of excess fluoride intake. They show pathological changes in their teeth and bone, together with a marked reduction in appetite, productive and reproductive potentials, which can result in severe economic losses in the dairy industry. Laboratory and wild animals also suffer from this ailment. Animal suffering and economic losses alike can be minimized through early diagnosis of the problem and by adopting suitable preventive and therapeutic measures. The book details the



susceptibility of different animal species, important sources of toxicity, clinical signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnostic methods, preventive and therapeutic approaches. It offers a valuable resource for scientists working in the fields of toxicology, veterinary science, animal nutrition, and environmental science, as well as for public health workers, animal welfare activists, public health veterinarians, field veterinarians, medical professionals and all others interested in the subject.