prussic acid poisoning

Johnsongrass, a common forage, can build up prussic acid, which is harmful and sometimes deadly to animals. Photo courtesy of Tim Evans.
Animal Health, Forage Crops, Livestock

Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning

New growth in Johnsongrass and other sorghum species could pose a deadly pussic acid poisoning risk to cattle and horses. Read More

Hay bales (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp.)
Arkansas, Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Midwestern Region

Spring bumper hay crop followed by dry fall in Arkansas

University of Missouri Extension specialists urge producers to closely watch cattle that graze pastures containing Johnson grass and other sorghum species. (Photo courtesy of Tim Evans.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock, Seedstock, Stocker

Cattle producers urged to watch for prussic acid poisoning