Perennial Ryegrass Alkaloids Increase Respiration Rate and Decrease Plasma Prolactin in Merino Sheep under Both Thermoneutral and Mild Heat Conditions

Perennial Ryegrass Alkaloids Increase Respiration Rate and Decrease Plasma Prolactin in Merino Sheep under Both Thermoneutral and Mild Heat Conditions

A study was undertaken to determine the effects of feeding two levels of perennial ryegrass alkaloids (nil vs. moderate) under two climatic conditions. Alkaloids were fed via endophyte-infected perennial ryegrass seed and hay. Twenty-four Merino ewe weaners (six months, initial BW 32 ± 1.7...

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Main Authors: Michelle L. E. Henry, Stuart Kemp, Iain J. Clarke, Frank R. Dunshea, Brian J. Leury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
sheep
heat stress
ergovaline
lolitrem B
production
physiology
staggers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/8/479

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