A case of diquat poisoning in pigs
Diquat is a bipyridyl compound which belongs to the group of herbicides. Its activity is based on the liberation of the superoxide anion radical and, subsequently, hydrogen peroxide, leading to tissue destruction by oxidative stress. Acute poisoning is associated with high mortality within several h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Veterinární Medicína |
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| Online Access: | https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-201911-0006_a-case-of-diquat-poisoning-in-pigs.php |