. Diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Veterinary medicine. 224 POISONING. (SMUT FAMILY). Ustilago maydis.—The black powdery fungus known as corn smut is common throughout the corn-producing districts of the central United States, and is occasionally reported as being fatal to stock. Experiments made in Wisconsin and elsewhere show that it is not a very active poison when eaten in moderate quantity. When given in gradually increasing amounts up to 2 lbs., no effect was noted, but 4 lbs. on each of two successive days caused the sudden death of one cow. Since corn smut. Fi
. Diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Veterinary medicine. 224 POISONING. (SMUT FAMILY). Ustilago maydis.—The black powdery fungus known as corn smut is common throughout the corn-producing districts of the central United States, and is occasionally reported as being fatal to stock. Experiments made in Wisconsin and elsewhere show that it is not a very active poison when eaten in moderate quantity. When given in gradually increasing amounts up to 2 lbs., no effect was noted, but 4 lbs. on each of two successive days caused the sudden death of one cow. Since corn smut. Fig. 74.—Fly anianita {Annuiita Duiscaria). a, Mature plant; h, top view of cap showing corky, patches—both one-lialf natural size. has l)een shown to be less fatal when wet, it seems probable that its physical and not its chemical character may be responsible for the death of cattle which have eaten it in considerable quantity. POISONING BY SMUT OF BARLEY. Causes. The presence of smut in straw, in millers' grains, or in damaged kiln-dried grains which have fraudulently been added to grain. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Moussu, Gustave, 1864-; Dollar, Jno. A. W. (John A. W. ). Chicago : American Veterinary Pub. Co.
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