1. Related to grasses, it has a very coarse blade with a thickened mid-vein and in its immature form resembles corn. The fruit head in a mature plant differs from a corn tassel and both plants can reach a height of 3-6 feet. Cultivated sorghum is grown to produce molasses.

1. Nitrates accumulate in vegetative portion causing severe respiratory problems due to effects on hemoglobin in Red Blood Cells. Under drought conditions, many plants tend to accumulate larger concentrations of nitrates.

1. Seen largely in cattle, sheep, or goats

2. Onset time can be less than one hour to several hours

3. Animals:

a) appear depressed, weak

b) have labored breathing

c) become prostrate

d) have dark mucous membranes

e) blood becomes chocolate (reddish brown) color

f) pregnant animals may abort

1. Administer Methylene Blue intravenously

2. Alternatively, use Ascorbic Acid