Question

Which one the following HCN content in sorghum results in animal toxicity?

A 100 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 200 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 250 ppm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 300 pp Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

HCN (hydrogen cyanide) content in sorghum can result in animal toxicity. when its level exceeds 20 mg per 100 g (200 ppm, 200 mg/kg) of forage, liver enzymes gets exhausted and HCN starts accumulating in the animal body.

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