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草榴社区 warned to be vigilant as livestock die due to hemlock poisoning

草榴社区 are urged to look out for hemlock water dropwort after several cases of poisoning have led to cattle deaths

Mia Willemsen

27 August 2025 鈥� 1 min read

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Credit: Tyndale Vets Ltd

Following an incredibly dry year with many areas of the country in drought, water level in ditches is lower, meaning cattle are digging deeper for water and encountering hemlock water dropwort...

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