New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2011-3132
Registrant Reference Number: 110077314
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Monsanto Canada Inc.
Address: 180 Kent Street, Suite 810
City: Ottawa
Prov / State: ON
Country: Canada
Postal Code: K1P 0B6
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: OHIO
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 71995-33
Product Name: Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Ready To Use Plus Pump N Go Sprayer
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Res. - Out Home / Rés - à l'ext.maison
Unknown
Other
Other / Autre
specify goat
unknown
1
Male
0.25
20
lbs
Oral
Unknown / Inconnu
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
<=30 min / <=30 min
No
No
Died
Accidental ingestion/Ingestion accident.
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
Caprine Unspecified Mix (Caprine) Signalment 3.0 mo intact male weighing 20.0 lb. Was in good health previously. Agent Exposure Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Ready To Use Plus Pump N Go Sprayer (observed agent id) Possible exposure occurred on Jun 16, 2011 at 08:31 PM CDT¿12 hr (observed ). Exposure involved 0.0 Not App (unknown) orally. The exposure was accidental, and occurred at animal owner field/pasture. [Note : On Wednesday and Thursday, the owner's husband saw the two goats follow behind him and eat the plants that had been sprayed with the product. (by [initals] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM)] Because the amount was unknown consistent, the patient was considered to be at unknown risk of developing clinical signs. If signs develop, there is low risk that those signs will be life-threatening. [Note : Roundup has a fairly good margin of safety in grazing ruminants; ingestion of toxic plants recently treated with herbicides in general can cause problems in ruminants eating the treated plants (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:53 PM)] Clinical Status Ataxia {Nervous} [Note : The owner stated that the kids came inside to say that the goats were acting drunk. the owner went out to see the first patient dead and the second patient staggering in the pen. (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM)] Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:00 PM CDT Status: Unknown Death {General Disorders} Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM CDT Status: Death Nasal Discharge {Sensory Disorders} [Note : The owner described a green pus like discharge coming out of the noses of both goats. (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM)] Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM CDT Status: Unknown Potential Cause Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Ready To Use Plus Pump N Go Sprayer Because the time course was somewhat consistent, the amount was unknown consistent, and the findings were unknown consistent, this substance was considered to have unknown likelihood of causing the clinical situation. Patient Care Planned/Recommended Care No Follow Up - No Add'n Info Expected Purpose: Information Who: Not asked ; Willingness: Not asked Recommended Details: O elected to do no necropsy or diagnostics Outcome Died , EPA max illness designation: D-A
Death
Other
Other / Autre
specify goat
unknown
1
Male
0.25
20
lbs
Oral
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
<=30 min / <=30 min
No
No
Died
Contact treat.area/Contact surf. traitée
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
Caprine Unspecified (Caprine) Signalment 3.0 mo immature male weighing 20.0 lb. Was in good health previously. Agent Exposure Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Ready To Use Plus Pump N Go Sprayer (observed agent id) Not Specific exposure occurred on Jun 16, 2011 at 08:31 PM CDT¿12 hr (observed ). Exposure involved 0.0 Not App (observed) orally. The exposure was accidental, and occurred at animal owner field/pasture. [Note : On Wednesday and Thursday, the owner's husband saw the two goats follow behind him and eat the plants that had been sprayed with the product. (by [initals] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM)] Because the amount was unknown consistent, the patient was considered to be at unknown risk of developing clinical signs. If signs develop, there is low risk that those signs will be life-threatening. [Note : Roundup has a fairly good margin of safety in grazing ruminants; ingestion of toxic plants recently treated with herbicides in general can cause problems in ruminants eating the treated plants (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:53 PM)] Clinical Status Ataxia {Nervous} Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM CDT Status: Moderate Bloat {Digestive} [Note : The owner stated that the second patient dropped to the ground and looked very bloated in the rumen area, before it died. (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM)] Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM CDT Status: Severe Death {General Disorders} Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:45 PM CDT Status: Death Nasal Discharge {Sensory Disorders} Time Observed: Jun 17, 2011 at 02:30 PM CDT Status: Unknown Potential Cause Roundup Weed And Grass Killer Ready To Use Plus Pump N Go Sprayer Because the time course was somewhat consistent, the amount was unknown consistent, and the findings were unknown consistent, this substance was considered to have unknown likelihood of causing the clinical situation. Patient Care Planned/Recommended Care No Follow Up - No Add'n Info Expected Purpose: Information Who: Not asked ; Willingness: Not asked Recommended Details: O elected to do no necropsy or diagnostics Outcome Died , EPA max illness designation: D-A List of Contacts Jun 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM CDT [name] (assistant) interacted with [name] (owner) for reason: obtain help. Jun 20, 2011 at 08:53 PM CDT [name] (toxicologist) interacted with [name] (owner) for reason: obtain help. [Note : spoke with O at 2053cst: baby goats, but had been off the bottle died Friday morning; were 'goofy' 'acting drunk' initially larger goat died at 2 pm local time littermate was on his side, shallow breathing; green mucus out the mouth and nose O saw the goats eating the treated plants (unknown plant, but has a rhubarb-look to it) (by [initials] on Jun 20, 2011 at 09:13 PM)]
Death