Photosensitization is a serious skin condition in horses and cattle caused by a hazardous combination of certain plants and ultraviolet (UV) light. Certain plants contain photodynamic agents, which then cause a reaction in the animal’s body that … [Read more...] about Photosensitization: Causes and testing options
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Coffee Senna Poisoning in Cattle
Coffee Senna Poisoning in Cattle By Travis Mays, Analytical Chemistry Section Head Approximately 200 head of cattle were grazing on improved native Bermuda grass pastures in the Colorado River bottom. Vegetation also included a large number of … [Read more...] about Coffee Senna Poisoning in Cattle
Livestock producers urged to watch for toxic plants
Extreme heat, dry conditions can lead to possible losses Writer: Blair Fannin, 979-845-2259, b-fannin@tamu.edu; AgriLife Today Contact: TVMDL Toxicology Section, 979-845-3414 COLLEGE STATION – Extreme heat and dry conditions can lead to a … [Read more...] about Livestock producers urged to watch for toxic plants
