Author: Maegan Diep, Class of 2029 Figure 1. An image of a cow. Fescue toxicosis (FT) is a common condition brought about by endophyte bacterium-infected varieties of tall fescue plants. While beneficial to the plant, it is harmful to the cattle that consume the plant. In consequence, vasoconstriction, or the narrowing of blood vessels, is a common symptom associated with FT, harming their cardiovascular systems. … Continue reading Vasoconstriction and Heat Stress on Cattle