Jenifer Heyden, a livestock extension specialist from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture joins me again on the podcast to discuss high nitrate levels in feeds and how to prevent nitrate toxicity in your cow herd.  We discuss the details on the clinical signs of nitrate toxicity and how to interpret a feed test for nitrate levels as well.00:00 – Opportunity to participate in Cow-calf Health and Productivity Enhancement Network02:07 – Welcome and introductions04:00 – Feed sources that might have issues with nitrates05:53 -  Drought and plant stress affecting nitrate levels06:53 – How does nitrate toxicity occur and what are clinical signs?11:40 – Difficulties in the treatment of acute nitrate toxicity10:23 – Confirmation of diagnosis and possibility of treating cases of lead toxicity12:26 – Prevention of nitrate toxicity14:03 – Understanding a feed test for nitrates17:10 – Utilizing feeds with higher nitrate levels20:35 – Advice for producers that might have high nitrate feeds23:00 – Wrap upSaskatchewan Agriculture Website on Nitrate Toxicity  https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/agribusiness-farmers-and-ranchers/livestock/animal-health-and-welfare/nitrate-toxicityCanadian Cow-Calf Health and Productivity Enhancement Network (C3H-PEN)Contact:  Jayce Fossen, Project Coordinatorc3h.pen@usask.ca306-966-7870