Document Type

Other

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Keywords

nitrate poisoning, livestock management, causes, prevention

Extension Number

ExEx 4015

Department

Dairy Science

Description

Nitrate poisoning is generally caused when animals eat too much forage that is high in nitrates not changed to protein in the plant. Poisoning can also happen when animals eat too much urea or nitrogen fertilizer spilled in the field or left where the animals can find it. Nitrate fertilizer is palatable, especially to cattle.

Comments

January 2006.

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