Secondary photosensitization due to Lantana poisoning in buffalo Sharma Neelesh1,*, Assistant Professor, Koul Aditi Lal2, Assistant Professor, Mahapatra P.S.2, Associate Professor, Hussain Kafil1, Assistant Professor Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura, Jammu, India Present Address: 1Department of Veterinary, Medicine & Juvisprundence
2 Department of Veterinary Biochemistry
* Corressponding Author: Email: drneelesh_sharma@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 23 January, 2012. Abstract In the present study, 8 years old buffalo was suspected for Lantana poisoning on the basis of history and clinical examination and treated with symptomatic medicines. The case was treated with activated charcoal, fluid therapy, liver tonic, antihistaminic and rumeno-tonic for four days. Glycerin was recommended for superficial application. Animal started improvement from 2nd day after treatment and was completely recovered after 8 days of treatment. Animal was recovered completely after 8 days of treatment. Top Keywords Buffalo, Photosensitization, Lantana poisoning. Top |