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G86-775 Prussic Acid Poisoning, Norman Shcneider, Bruce Anderson
G86-775 Prussic Acid Poisoning, Norman Shcneider, Bruce Anderson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Prussic acid poisoning and its treatment are discussed in this NebGuide, along with methods to reduce its occurrence.
Sudangrass, forage sorghum, and sorghum-sudangrass hybrids are often used for summer pasture, green chop, hay, or silage. Under certain conditions, livestock consuming these feedstuffs may be poisoned by prussic acid (HCN).
Exposure to excessive prussic acid--also called hydrocyanic acid, hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide--can be fatal. However, producers can manage and feed their livestock to avoid problems with prussic acid.