VB SC 050S Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Herbicide, Feed Additive, Methylmercury
8 Sep 2016
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Development of vascular supply for cellular mass. Substances that promote the growth of the damaged cells. Substances declared toxic or carcinogenic to human health. Increase in malignant fibrosarcomas noted in cats in the neck. Trying to excise them was almost impossible because many were extremely connected to the spinal cord and arteries etc. Is it the inactivated virus itself or what inactivates it leukemia vaccine causes change in lymphocytes but these tumors are fibrous tumors. Substances that are added to vaccine to increase immune response. Feed additive for pigs and birds to promote growth. Kidney failure, cns changes arsenic accumulates in hair. Some dogs are more sensitive than others. When it gets saturated or animal gets stressed, acute copper toxicity can be seen and can occur very rapidly (hours not days) Gets deposited in bones and teeth in high levels and can cause arthritis in joints. Old paint, car batteries, lead pipes, solder. Fluorescent lights, old thermometers, light switches, thermostats.
