Chlorpyrifos Toxicity in Sheep and Effect of Corchorus Olitorius

Abstract

The organophosphorus compound chlorpyrifos is widely used in southern Libya for pest control. Chlorpyrifos poisoning in sheep is very rare, however accidental poisoning could happen. The parent compound chlorpyrifos is not very toxic until metabolized to the toxic form which known as chlorpyrifos oxon. The delayed clinical signs of chlorpyrifos toxicity increase mortality rate due to the delayed treatment regime. Exposure of sheep to chlorpyrifos mainly develops nervous system toxicity accompanied with other systems toxicity including respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system. Bowel evacuation by using blend of corchorus olitorius reduces chlorpyrifos toxicity and improves the animal health