Evaluation of Resistance to Fescue Toxicosis in Purebred Angus Cattle Utilizing Animal Performance and Cytokine Response

Fescue toxicosis is a multifaceted syndrome common in cattle grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue; however, varying symptomatic responses potentially imply genetic tolerance to the syndrome. It was hypothesized that a subpopulation of animals within a herd would develop tolerance to ergot alkaloid...

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Main Authors: Daniel H. Poole, Kyle J. Mayberry, McKayla Newsome, Rebecca K. Poole, Justine M Galliou, Piush Khanal, Matthew H. Poore, Nick V. L. Serão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/12/796