Pinus radiata implicated in abortion

Authors: Dewes HF, Knowles RL
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 5, pp 103, May 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Abortion/stillbirth, Reproduction, Toxicology, Poisoning - plant, Reproduction - female, Disease/defect
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: The economic advantages of grazing -livestock in forests and woodlots have been appreciated for some time. Management of trees and livestock as a two-tier system (termed “forest farming”) aimed at diversifying hill country land-use has been actively promoted since 1970. The area involved then was negligible but grazing amongst trees, particularly Pinus radiata, is now relatively commonplace. Pasture growth between trees is dependent upon an open canopy, maintained by pruning and thinning. Cattle will readily consume wilted foliage of P. radiata, and are frequently introduced into recently treated stands to reduce the smothering effect of debris on understorey pasture…

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