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Animal Toxicity From Perennial Pasture

By Asst Editor Jason D, on December 21st, 2011

Most herbaceous perennial pastures and shrubs used for livestock production provide a valuable and good quality food source.

However, occasionally some of these plants can poison livestock. Even though you may never encounter such a situation, it is worthwhile to be aware of the possibility.

This will enable prompt action and minimise losses should . . . → Read More: Animal Toxicity From Perennial Pasture

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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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