Source: CAROLINA-VIRGINIA FARMER, 7/31/13
A cool, wet spring in many areas of the U.S. has farmers and ranchers on the lookout for ergot in cattle and livestock pastures, as infected small grains and grasses can cause death in animals.
Ergot, a fungal disease, can affect wild and cultivated grasses, as well as wheat, oats, barley and rye.
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