Fescue Toxicosis

Proceedings of the Symposium

2008 Joint SRM/AFGC Meeting
(26-31 January 2008, Louisville, Kentucky)

• The Fescue Toxicosis Symposium: Introduction to the Proceedings
Introduction by Glen E. Aiken

• Management Strategies for Cattle Grazing Toxic Tall Fescue During Summer Months
Review by Michael L. Looper, Glen E. Aiken, and Charles F. Rosenkrans

• Ergot Alkaloid Induced Blood Vessel Dysfunction Contributes to Fescue Toxicosis
Review by James R. Strickland, Glen E. Aiken, and James L. Klotz

• Tall Fescue Toxicity for Horses: Historical Overview and Kentucky's Successful Pasture Evaluation Program
Review by S. Ray Smith and Thomas C. Keene

• Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue and Small Ruminant Production: Do We Have a Problem?
Review by David C. Ditsch and Glen E. Aiken

• Novel Endophyte Tall Fescues
Review by Tim D. Phillips and Glen E. Aiken