Prussic Acid Poisoning

November 23, 2016 by Green Cover Team

Here's a more detailed explaination of prussic acid risk concerning varying warm season grasses. This information should be read by all forage producers and grazers alike, to make yourself aware. Prussic acid concern is greatly reduced in diverse mixtures as the cattle can delute out the toxin long enough until the risk is minimized. Click on this link to view the article: http://pods.dasnr.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-6191/PSS-2904pod.pdf

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