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Nitrite poisoning alert

WITH the recent rain and flush of growth, Agriculture Victoria is alerting producers of the possibility of nitrite poisoning in livestock during the coming weeks.

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 A flush of feed can pose a risk of nitrite poisoning. Picture Mark Saunders.

A flush of feed can pose a risk of nitrite poisoning. Picture Mark Saunders.

District Veterinary Officer Jeff Cave said when an animal is poisoned by nitrite, the ability of its blood to transport oxygen is reduced. "As a result, an affected animal will have difficulty breathing,...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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