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| Hewitt, S.; Williamson, S.; Woodger, N.; Streete, P.; Cracknell, J.; Lewis, J. | |
| Secobarbital poisoning in an Amur tiger (_Panthera tigris altaica_) | |
| 2010 Veterinary Record (167 ): 178-180 | |
This short communication describes a case of secobarbital poisoning in a captive Amur tiger following the ingestion of potentially contaminated horse meat. The report highlights the importance of ensuring that chemically euthanased animals are not used for feed and reminds the wider veterinary profession of the potential risk of secondary barbiturate poisoning in wild, captive and domestic carnivores. |
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