Dental Fluorosis in Domesticated Animals in and Around Umarda Village of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Journal Title: Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
Abstract:Fluoride is a double edged weapon. It is needed for development of bones and teeth but intake in excess amount is very harmful for humans, animals and plants. Udaipur region is endemic to fluoride and a large number of animals are afflicted with fluorosis. Therefore, a survey was done to assess dental fluorosis in domesticated animals in and around Umarda village of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Cattle (Bostaurus), buffaloes (Bubalusbubalis) and goats (Capra hircus) were selected for the present study. The study revealed that domestic animals had varied degree of dental lesions. Patchy discoloured enamel, receding gums, erosion of teeth with exposed cementum and defective mastication were prominent in animals. Older age animals showed more severe symptoms like total abrasion and loss of teeth, due to long time exposure to fluoride. Severe dental fluorosis was expressed by 44% cattle, 43% buffaloes and 26.9% goats out of 2320 animals. Keywords:Buffaloes, Cattle, Dental fluorosis, Fluoride, Fluoride toxicity, Goats
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Lalita Panchal, Zulfiya Sheikh
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