date:Aug 16, 2012
corn plants can pose a risk to animal health.
During severe drought conditions, corn plants, especially those heavily fertilized with nitrogen, can accumulate a chemical called nitrate, Evans said. This chemical can be very harmful to animals, especially cattle, if they eat corn plants or other vegetation containing too much nitrate. Eating plants with too much nitrate can cause damage to red blood cells, resulting in lethargy, miscarriage, and even sudden death.
During normal conditions, corn c