Toxicity of a 4-chloro-2-butynyl m-chlorocarbanilate (Barban) formulation to cattle, sheep, and chickens
Palmer, J.S.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 160(3): 338-340
1972
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 5009514 Document Number: 50382
The herbicide barban was given to cattle, sheep and chickens daily at various dosages for up to 10 days. Signs of poisoning were anorexia in all species studied and reduced weight gains in chickens. Principal P.M. findings included congestion and haemorrhage of the digestive tract, liver, and kidneys. Of the dosages used, the maximum toxic dosage was 25 mg/kg body weight for cattle, 10 mg/kg body weight for sheep, and 50 mg/kg body weight for chickens.