By Renner, J. E., Veterinaria Argentina, 1992
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In outbreaks of probable fescue toxicosis occurring after heavy rainfall in a herd of 210 cows over an 18-month period, on an established Festuca arundinacea pasture, besides the customary lameness, principally in young cattle, there were 21 cases of premature parturition and 2 abortions. Serological tests excluded bacterial and viral agents. Caruncular ischaemia is suggested. There was no placental retention
In outbreaks of probable fescue toxicosis occurring after heavy rainfall in a herd of 210 cows over an 18-month period, on an established Festuca arundinacea pasture, besides the customary lameness, principally in young cattle, there were 21 cases of premature parturition and 2 abortions. Serological tests excluded bacterial and viral agents. Caruncular ischaemia is suggested. There was no placental retention
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