PREVENTION OF FESCUE TOXICOSIS IN GRAZING ANIMALS

There is disclosed a method for the prevention of fescue toxicosis in grazing animals. Fescue toxicosis results from a grazing animal ingesting certain toxins present in or on the grass which can impair growth, reproductive performance, and is sometimes fatal. It has been discovered that the adminis...

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1. Verfasser:	WALLACE, DENNIS H
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	FODDER FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
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Zusammenfassung:	There is disclosed a method for the prevention of fescue toxicosis in grazing animals. Fescue toxicosis results from a grazing animal ingesting certain toxins present in or on the grass which can impair growth, reproductive performance, and is sometimes fatal. It has been discovered that the administration of ivermectin or related avermectin compounds is effective in reducing or eliminating the toxic effects of fescue endophyte ingestion.