Abstract
“Staggers” is an all-inclusive term for a group of nervous system disorders caused by indole-diterpenoid mycotoxins produced by various types of fungi on forages. These mycotoxins are collectively known as “tremorgens” (Table 1), and they may be found in several types of grasses at varying stages of maturity. The three main grass types associated with tremorgenic syndrome are Paspalum spp. (dallisgrass and bahiagrass), Cynodon dactylon (bermudagrass) and Lolium perenne (perennial ryegrass). Clinical signs are characterized by tremors and incoordination that tend to worsen with excitement or movement.
Publication Date
7-2015
Publication Number
VET-35
Repository Citation
Arnold, Michelle, "Staggers (Tremorgenic Syndrome)" (2015). Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications. 123.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/anr_reports/123
Notes
This is part of the Forage-Related Cattle Disorders series.