Johnsongrass, frost can be deadly to grazing cattle
Story Date: 10/29/2013

Source: Frank Watson, Georgia Extension, SOUTHEAST FARM PRESS, 10/24/13

Johnsongrass, which can be found in pastures, can produce toxic levels of prussic acid, especially when stressed during cold temperatures and can then poison cattle.

Prussic acid is one of the most potent toxins in nature.

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