Increase in Missouri livestock poisoned by Perilla mint
8/2/2023 10:12:58 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Missouri
Start Date: 8/2/2023
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There were more reports of illness and death in cows and small ruminants that may have ingested perilla mint during drought, according to University of Missouri Extension specialists.
Perilla mint, a toxic summer annual, is also known as rattlesnake weed, purple mint and beefsteak plant.
Three Rivers Publishing, Inc. (Cuba, Mo.), Aug 2, 2023
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