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 ...

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 ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Weather conditions consisting of a cool, damp spring followed by warmer temperatures in the summer can cause grasses to become infected with ergot bodies. Ergot is a fungal infection ...

ST. LOUIS -- Farmers and ranchers in southwest Missouri are being urged to monitor livestock after ergot, a fungus that can be deadly for cattle, was spotted in several hayfields and pastures. Ergot ...

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 ...

BOZEMAN - Montana's cool, wet spring conditions have led to a fungus in cereal crops and grasses that can lead to livestock poisonings, says a Montana State University plant pathologist. The fungus ...

LINCOLN — Nebraska cattle producers are being warned to keep watch for a grass fungus that poses problems for livestock. The ergot fungus has been confirmed in several nearby states, including ...