Grazing
Lead Poisoning Risk
With cattle now at grass across much of the country, we are in the peak period for lead poisoning cases. While entirely preventable, lead toxicity remains one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of fatal poisoning in cattle.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 21/07/2026
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Ragwort Toxicity in Cattle: A Recent Case Highlights the Importance of Prevention
A recent postmortem investigation through the Dumfries PM room has highlighted the ongoing risk that ragwort poses to cattle, particularly when exposure goes unnoticed until clinical disease develops.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 21/07/2026
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