Fenvalerate Induced Dermal Toxicity in Buffalo Calves

Abstract Singh, G., Sharma, L.D., Ahmad, A.H. and Singh, S.P. 1999. Fenvalerate induced dermal toxicity in buffalo calves. J. Appl. Anim. Res., 16: 205–210. Two groups (I & II) each consisting of three buffalo calves were sprayed with fenvalerate at 0.06 and 0.6 per cent concentrations, respectively. The clinical symptoms observed were profuse salivation, nasal discharge, lacrimation, facial tremors, grinding of teeth, dermal irritation, incoordinated gait, flatulence, anorexia and frequent urination. Significant increase in respiration rate was observed till 6h in gr. I and 12h in gr II. Pulse rate and rectal temperature were elevated till 12h in gr II. Hyperalbuminea and increased albumin/globulin ratio were recorded in buffalo calves of gr II. AST level increased significantly from 6h to 14 days in gr II. Blood glucose level increased significantly till 24h. Fenvalerate was found to be toxic following dermal spray by altering biochemical, haematological and clinical parameters.