Much of the research on fescue toxicosis has concentrated on evaluating animal response to grazing endophyte-infected (E+) versus endophyte-free tall fescue or the effects of single toxins such as ...

Ergot alkaloids are a diverse group of secondary metabolites produced predominantly by the parasitic fungus Claviceps purpurea. These compounds have long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to ...

Trevor D. Israel, Gary E. Bates, Thomas C. Mueller, John C. Waller and G. Neil Rhodes, Jr. Most tall fescue in the United States is infected with a fungal endophyte which imparts certain advantages to ...

Ergot is a fungus that can grow on grains such as rye and wheat. Symptoms of ergot poisoning or ergotism vary but include dizziness, convulsions, and psychosis. In the past, midwives and doctors used ...

To our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to assess HRQoL in patients with RLS taking NEDAs. In our meta-analysis, patients receiving NEDAs showed statistically ...

University of Missouri livestock and forage specialists are reporting ergot infestations that can cause major losses in livestock, said MU Extension state specialist in veterinary toxicology and ...

This educational film is an introduction to the ergot fungus, including lifecycle, cultivation, medicinal uses, and toxic effects. The film also summarises methods for the chemical extraction of ...

Every year is always different, and certainly 2025 has not been the exception to the rule. Much of the United States sorghum belt experienced wetter and cooler temperatures than normal. While these ...

DASSEL — Ergot, a toxic fungus that grows on grains and grasses such as rye and wheat, definitely has a varied past. It caused hundreds of thousands of deaths around the globe across history, but it ...