Listen: Beware of poisonous plants in pastures
Jul 7, 2025 | 3:24 PM
Water hemlock is considered one of North America’s most toxic plants. Cattle that consume even a small amount of the root can die.
Dean Cortus, Range Management Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture regional office in Humboldt, Sask., says livestock producers need to scout their pastures for dangerous plants.
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