VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

SOURCES OF MOLYBDENUM POISONING

• Molybdenum present in excess quantities in the soil may be taken up by plants in sufficient quantities to produce toxic effects in grazing animals.
• The toxic syndrome of chronic molybdenum poisoning is known as teart.
• The severity of the disease is related to water-soluble molybdenum content of the herbage.
• Hay made from teart pastures is harmless.