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Ryegrass staggers

This condition is a disease of deer, sheep, cattle, alpaca and horse caused by the consumption of perennial ryegrass infected with certain fungi. The fungal spores are toxic and cause nerve and brain damage, which manifests itself as tremors and staggering.

How does the problem spread?
What are the symptoms?
Effect on deer production
Diagnosis
Control and treatment
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