Ergovaline Explained

Ergovaline is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids. It is usually found in endophyte-infected species of grass like Tall fescue[1] or Perennial Ryegrass.[2] It is toxic to cattle feeding on infected grass, probably because it acts as a vasoconstrictor.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Tall Fescue Endophyte Toxicosis in Beef Cattle: Clinical Mode of Action and Potential Mitigation through Cattle Genetics. Richard . Browning . vanc . Beef Improvement Federation . 2003 .
  2. Hovermale JT, Craig AM . Correlation of ergovaline and lolitrem B levels in endophyte-infected perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) . Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation . 13 . 4 . 323–7 . July 2001 . 11478604 . 10.1177/104063870101300407 . free .
  3. Schnitzius JM, Hill NS, Thompson CS, Craig AM . Semiquantitative determination of ergot alkaloids in seed, straw, and digesta samples using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay . Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation . 13 . 3 . 230–7 . May 2001 . 11482600 . 10.1177/104063870101300307 . free .

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