Recorded: 7/19/2023

There is certainly no shortage of livestock in Pennsylvania, and ensuring that those valuable farm animals have access to safe feed is of the utmost importance. In this episode, we discuss some of the most common forage toxicity problems and how they can be avoided. Listen in as we discuss everything from nitrate to toxicity, prussic acid to bloat, and toxic fescue. If you are interested in maintaining animal health or currently raising livestock, this one is for you!

Useful Links:
Warm Season Annuals and Alfalfa after Frost
Reducing the Risk of Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning in Livestock
Spectrum Analytic Analysis Services
Rock River Laboratory
Dairy One
Cumberland Valley Analytical Services

Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller, Penn State Extension
Guest: Leanna Duppstadt, Penn State Extension

Photo credit: Leanna Duppstadt

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