Fescue Toxicity : Problems and Possible Solutions

Duane Miksch

doi:10.21423/aabppro19946228

Fescue Toxicity

Problems and Possible Solutions

Authors

Duane Miksch University of Kentucky Research & Education Center, Princeton, Kentucky

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19946228

Keywords:

potential toxicants, tall fescue, endophyte, Ergopeptine alkaloids, adverse effects

Abstract

An extensive list of potential toxicants extracted from endophyte-infected tall fescue has been compiled. Ergopeptine alkaloids, principally ergovaline, are believed responsible for the majority of fescue's adverse effects on cattle and other livestock.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Woelffer. Mrs. Woelffer is holding a statue of a bull. White background.

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Published

1994-09-22

Issue

1994

Section

Cow-Calf Sessions

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