Endophytes in tall fescue grass cause abortion in preganant mares. Does the same apply for doe? ?

Question

I was just wondering if the grass seed being planted in game lands could be effecting reproduction.

Answer 1

try browsing pubmed.gov or the usda's agricola database

Answer 2

I don't believe they've done enough studying on wildlife to make a determination if this problem affects species other than horses. I can say annecdotally that a friend believes she's had sheep with the same problems and lost lambs because of it. However, beyond horses i'm not sure they've looked at enough data to determine the effect of fescue on the mother and fetus.