Perennial Ryegrass Alkaloids Increase Respiration Rate and Decrease Plasma Prolactin in Merino Sheep under Both Thermoneutral and Mild Heat Conditions

A study was undertaken to determine the effects of feeding two levels of perennial ryegrass alkaloids (nil vs. moderate) under two climatic conditions. Alkaloids were fed via endophyte-infected perennial ryegrass seed and hay. Twenty-four Merino ewe weaners (six months, initial BW 32 ± 1.7...

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Main Authors: Michelle L. E. Henry, Stuart Kemp, Iain J. Clarke, Frank R. Dunshea, Brian J. Leury
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/8/479