The Veterinary Record, Vol 112, Issue 23, 548-550
Copyright © 1983 by British Veterinary Association
Cerebral autofluorescence and thiamine deficiency in cerebrocortical necrosis
R Jackman
and
EE Edwin
A discrete pattern of autofluorescence of the cerebral cortex of ruminants suffering from cerebrocortical necrosis is seen under ultraviolet light. This offers a rapid and relatively simple aid to diagnosis of the disease. There is a clear correlation of the characteristic fluorescence with biochemical evidence of cerebrocortical necrosis in field material.