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  1. Fields of Study
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. foodborne illness
  5. mycotoxicosis
  6. fescue toxicosis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. foodborne illness
  5. mycotoxicosis
  6. fescue toxicosis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. foodborne illness
  5. mycotoxicosis
  6. fescue toxicosis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. foodborne illness
  5. mycotoxicosis
  6. fescue toxicosis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. noninfectious diseases
  3. diet-related diseases
  4. foodborne illness
  5. mycotoxicosis
  6. fescue toxicosis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. poisoning
  4. mycotoxicosis
  5. fescue toxicosis

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fescue toxicosis

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  • Information A malady in cattle that commonly occurs during summer grazing of endophyte infected tall fescue. Symptoms include rough hair coat, low weight gain or milk production, rapid breathing, excess salivation, increased body temperature, depressed serum-prolactin levels, poor conception rates, and general unthrifty condition. Cattle spend an inordinate amount of time in shade or water, or wallow in the mud if accessible. This malady is directly linked to ergopeptine alkaloids.

    Source: National Range and Pasture Handbook, USDA

    Type: Concept definition

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