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Nitrate poisoning in cattle grazing crops

Authors: Fraser AJ, O'Hara PJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 23, Issue 4, pp 45-53, Apr 1975
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Toxicology, Poisoning - plant, Nutrition/metabolism, Pasture/crop, Poisoning - chemical
Article class: Review Article

Abstract: Although nitrate/nitrite poisoning of cattle, sheep and pigs has been recognized in New Zealand for many years, it has become more widely publicised in the past 2 years owing to the greater prevalence of poisoning and the involvement of hitherto unsuspected crops, notably “Grasslands Tama” ryegrass. In this review experiences with recent outbreaks of nitrate poisoning are compared with published observations. Throughout this paper the disease will be referred to as nitrate poisoning.

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