FieldDxRadiation injuryClinical signs, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention in cattle, sheep and horses.
Overview
Tissue damage from excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation exposure, damaging rapidly dividing cells (bone marrow, GI lining, skin) most severely.
Clinical signs
- Acute Syndrome After immediate irradiation with high doses death occurs from damage to the CNS.
Predisposing factors
- Exposure to ionizing radiation.
Treatment
Decision Criteria An accurate assessment and prognosis for survival is essential if suffering is to be kept to a minimum, while at the same time allowing as many livestock that can be economically salvaged the chance to recover.
Prevention
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Source
A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goat by ELSEVIER
A Textbook of the Diseases of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs and Goat by ELSEVIER — Radiation Injury
MSD Veterinary Manual — Radiation Injury in Animals (accessed 2026-08-11)
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