USask researchers are investigating the potential of soybean meal as a safe and cost-effective way to reduce the negative effects of ergot-contaminated feed on beef cattle health. Photo: Christina Weese.

Can soybeans counteract ergot’s effects on cattle health?

Soybeans are the focus of a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research study that’s exploring a legume crop’s potential for counteracting the negative health effects of ergot-contaminated feed in beef cattle.

By Aiden Wallace
For more information read https://wcvmtoday.usask.ca/articles/2026/03/can-soybeans-counteract-ergots-effects-on-cattle-health.php