Brassicas as a Food Plot Choice

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Grant,

I read an article awhile back that stated “BE AWARE OF BRASSICA TOXICITY – ANEMIA!”  It gave a long list of poor conditions it may give your deer herd when feeding on brassicas.  Is there any truth to this?

Tom

Tom,

I’m not aware of any danger, loss of potential, etc., from free-ranging deer consuming brassicas.  I would be worried about deer eating only brassicas, just like I would be worried about deer only eating clover, wheat, etc.

You might check to see if what you read is an “article” or an advertisement that looks like an article.

Growing Deer together,

Grant