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Facial Eczema in Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on July 13th, 2011

Facial Eczema

Facial eczema (FE) is a type of sunburn (sometimes called photosensitisation) affecting exposed areas of pale skin of cattle. It is caused by a poisonous substance called “sporidesmin” that causes liver damage. Sporidesmin is produced on pasture plants, including rye grass, by a fungus called Pithomyces chartartum. This fungus . . . → Read More: Facial Eczema in Cattle

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Ragwort Poisoning In Beef Cattle

By Asst Editor Craig R, on June 23rd, 2011

Cattle near Ragwort

Many plant poisonings, including ragwort poisoning, are most common in the autumn. The highest risk period for grazing cattle is when grass growth is poor, or when very young plants are present in the pasture. However, the greatest risk is to cattle fed preserved forage, either as silage . . . → Read More: Ragwort Poisoning In Beef Cattle

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