[Sca-cooks] RE: [Sca-cooks]-OT: Rye mold ?

[WyteRayven at aol.com]

Thank you very much! I will pass this on. :)

Ilia

In a message dated Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:25:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Decker, Terry D." <TerryD at Health.State.OK.US> writes:

<< I know the fungus appears on the heads of rye, but I don't know how it
affects the rest of the plant.  She might wish to check with the nearest
county extension agent.

Since the active ingredient is an alkaloid, it probably has roughly the same
effect on all mammals.  The question would be the amount required to be a
problem.  Again this would be something an extension agent would be able to
check.

Bear

> Thank you! The question was asked by someone who is
> considering buying some rye hay for her horses.
>
> Would you happen to know if Ergot is toxic to animals other
> than people?
>
> Ilia
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