Context: On January 8, 2024, the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) issued a cautionary advisory regarding the feeding of animals with cassava, commonly known as tapioca.
About Tapioca Plant:
Climatic Requirements:
Cyanogenic Glucosides (CNGs):
Risk of Cyanide Poisoning:
Feeding crushed peels or leaves immediately after crushing, or without proper drying, poses a high risk of cyanide poisoning in animals. Proper processing and precautions are essential to mitigate the toxic effects of cyanogenic glucosides in tapioca plants.