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Can pine needles cause abortions in cows?

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025

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By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Can pine needles cause abortions in cows? The short answer is “yes.”

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Bethany Johnston is a livestock systems extension educator with Holt County Extension based in O’Neill, Nebraska. Reach her at bjohnston3@unl.edu or 402-336-2760.