What is Kodo millet or Varagu? How did a staple food turn deadly for 13 elephants in MP? How does the poison work?
- Posted on November 4, 2024
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What is Kodo millet or Varagu? How did a staple food turn deadly for 13 elephants in MP? How does the poison work?
Ten elephants died in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve due to suspected mycotoxins from kodo millet. The mycotoxins largely stem from fungal infections during harvesting in moist conditions. Previous cases have shown similar symptoms in humans and animals, but quick treatment can aid recovery.
