SODIUM CHLORIDE POISONING IN IRAQI WATER BUFFALO (Bubalus bubalis) OF BASRAH GOVERNORATE, IRAQ

Sodium chloride poisoning has been suspected in Iraqi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) of Basrah governorate, A study was conducted on 523 animals. All animals drank natural water from the Shatt al-Arab sources. Seventy-six animals show different clinical manifestations, and twelve clinically healthy animals were used as controls. Diseased buffalo exhibited different clinical manifestations. A significant increase in PCV with alterations in indices of clotting factors was also explored. Serum analysis demonstrated increase in serum sodium and chloride concentrations in diseased buffalo. However, water analysis revealed elevation of electrical conductivity, sodium, chloride and total dissolved solids in the drinking water of diseased buffalo. The macroscopic appearance of the carcasses showed congestion and slight edema of the brain tissues, Moreover, the histopathological examinations revealed, spongiform-like encephalopathy with severe congested blood vessels and neuro-vascular thrombus was detected.

Electrocatalytic Nitrate Reduction on Rhodium Sulfide Compared to Pt and Rh in the Presence of Chloride

Chloride poisoning is a serious problem for the electrocatalytic reduction of aqueous nitrate (NO3−) and improved electrocatalysts are needed. Here we study the electrocatalytic activity of rhodium sulfide supported on...

Decapsulation of the kidneys with anuria due to mercuric chloride poisoning

A. A. Chugaev (Tr. I Congress of Khir. Levob. Ukraine, 1925), on the basis of clinical observations, considers renal decapsulation quite indicated in those cases of mercuric chloride poisoning, where anuria has developed. Of the 5 such cases observed by the author, in 2 only this operation helped to save patients. At the same time, decapsulation sometimes gives an effect when it is applied unilaterally. In favor of the beneficial effect of this operation with sublimate nephrosis, the results of experimental studies by M.L. Meerson (ibid.) Also speak.