Plants Poisonous to Livestock - Animal Science

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"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

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BRIEF: Why is brocolli poisonous?

QUESTION:
>We were exploring the poisonous plants on the internet and noticed that >brocolli is listed as poisonous. Could you please explain this to us?

ANSWER:
If cattle eat a pile of it, some may be subject to the Brassica anemia factor (SMCO).

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