Malicious Zinc Phosphide Poisoning in Bonnet Macaques

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Date
2010-02
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
Malicious poisoning using various chemicals have been reported in fish, guard dogs and farm animals. Zinc phosphide, an inorganic compound is used extensively for controlling mice population in grain crops. It is a relatively cheap, readily available rodenticide and induces acute toxicity in monogastric animals.
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TNV_WLC_Feb2010_139B
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Veterinary Science, Wildlife Science
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