TX,USA: Common Bermuda grass hybrid mysteriously produces cynanide and kills 15 cattle

[Emily]

All Texas A&M experts can say at this point to let new growth out-gas the cyanide prior to grazing cattle on it. They are telling ranchers that 'there's no cause for alarm.'

Texas cattle deaths tied to toxic Bermuda grass

Posted: Jun 30, 2012 11:09 AM by Associated Press

DALLAS - Experts are investigating the deaths of 15 cattle in Central Texas that were grazing on toxic grass this spring.

The deaths on Jerry Abel's ranch northeast of Austin represent the first documented case of cyanide deaths being linked to a common Bermuda grass hybrid found in grazing lands across the southern United States...