Hungry cattle turn to acorns, face poisoning
Brett Wessler | Updated: November 3, 2011
Here is a good message to remember if you start getting sick cows, and it's not "acorns make cows sick!
It is HUNGRY cow eat acorns! Remember that!
Which leaves you only two options if you suspect acorns are making your cows sick.
Option 1.
Remove your cows to a pasture without acorns.
Option 2.
Feed your cows.
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Brett Wessler | Updated: November 3, 2011
Source: http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-new ... 61913.htmlFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A lack of good forage has cattle searching for alternative food sources, including acorns, which can be deadly, said Shane Gadberry, associate professor-ruminant nutrition for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
Here is a good message to remember if you start getting sick cows, and it's not "acorns make cows sick!
It is HUNGRY cow eat acorns! Remember that!
Which leaves you only two options if you suspect acorns are making your cows sick.
Option 1.
Remove your cows to a pasture without acorns.
Option 2.
Feed your cows.
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