Ethanol byproduct might be cattle health risk

KX TVnet.com
Apr 12 2008 12:43PM
Associated Press

Minot, N.D. (AP) The ethanol production byproduct known as distillers grains has been touted as a cheap, high-protein livestock feed.

Now cattle experts say it might also pose a health risk for cattle.

Cattle experts and the North Dakota Agriculture Department are urging ranchers to pay close attention to combined sulfur levels in distillers grains and water consumed by their cattle. High sulfur doses can be toxic and even deadly for cattle.

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