Fact Sheet Written by:
C.D. Allison, Extension Range Management Specialist
R.D. Baker, Extension Agronomist
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New Mexico State University http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubsPrussic acid poisoning can occur when livestock are pastured on sorghum-type plants, including grain sorghum, forage sorghum, sudangrass, sorghumsudangrass crosses, Johnsongrass, sweet sorghums, and other sorghum-type plants. Prussic acid poisoning (also known as cyanogenesis) is caused by hydrocyanic acid, one of the most toxic and rapidly acting poisons. Although many plants contain hydrocyanic acid, sorghum-type plants contain amounts that can cause severe poisoning. Cattle, sheep, and goats are most susceptible, while horses and swine are generally not susceptible.
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