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Article
Prussic Acid Poisoning Potential in Frosted Forages
Integrated Crop Management News
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-12-2011
Disciplines
Abstract
The first few frosts of the fall bring the potential for prussic acid poisoning when feeding forages. Some forage species, primarily sorghums and closely related species, contain cyanogenic glucosides, which are converted quickly to prussic acid in freeze-damaged plant tissue. Historically in Iowa there are very few documented cases of prussic acid poisoning. However, the risk is present, and good management practices are necessary to minimize the risks.
Copyright Owner
Iowa State University
Copyright Date
2011
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Stephen K. Barnhart and Grant A. Dewell. "Prussic Acid Poisoning Potential in Frosted Forages" (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/grant_dewell/3/