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Decreased plasma testosterone concentrations and weight gain in young bulls affected by ryegrass staggers

Authors: Peterson AJ, Byford MJ, Bass JJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 3, pp 36-37, Mar 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Endocrine/autocrine/paracrine, Mycotoxicosis, Liver/hepatic disease, Disease/defect, Fungal/yeast, Growth/development, Locomotor, Nervous system/neurology, Pasture/crop, Poisoning - plant, Reproduction, Reproduction - hormones, Toxicology
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: Ryegrass staggers caused a significant depression of plasma testosterone concentrations in prepubertal bulls, and the most severely affected animals had a marked reduction in liveweight gain.

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