Chemical poisoning in animals. 1. Arsenic

ARSENIC is poisonous to all animals and to man in quite small amounts and exposure to poisoning is often a result of human carelessness. It is present in many chemical dips used for control of insect parasites on stock, and in agricultural fruit sprays and weed killers whose relative cheapness makes their use economical. However, their potential danger and the economic loss they may cause are a disadvantage