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The Novel options to manage pimelea toxicity in cattle research project has two major aims: develop and validate novel strategies to prevent or mitigate pimelea toxicity in cattle update existing […]

Key points Toxic plants become hazardous when they become the dominant plant growing in a pasture, often occurring during droughts or the dry season. Problems often occur when light rain […]

Poisonous plants aren’t limited to declared weeds or introduced species—many are Australian natives. Poisonous plants are also not restricted to one region, nor is it likely that there is only […]

Toxic trees and shrubs grow right across Australia. Below is a collection of common trees and shrubs that are toxic to cattle. Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) Poisonous parts All parts […]

While the risk of livestock falling ill or dying from eating toxic plants can never be totally removed, there are some steps we can take to minimise the chances. Be […]

There are many small plant species that are toxic to livestock when grazed. Below is a collection of common poisonous forbs, grasses, algae and crops. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria spp.) Poisonous […]

Buffel grass is a valued pasture species for livestock in Central Australia. Typically, it occurs with native grasses and is capable of producing large amounts of palatable, nutritious feed. Buffel […]

The results of field and laboratory studies have been incorporated together with documented existing knowledge to form the basis of this guide Understanding pimelea poisoning of cattle. This guide was […]