Cyanide affects cattle through which of the following?

A. Apple tree leaves

B. Hay

C. Water

D. Vegetables

Hay

Explanation:

Cyanide is a salt or ester of hydrocyanic acid which contains the group - CN. It is highly toxic to the body. it leads to lack of ATP production and shut down cells in the body.

When Cyanide is consumed, it prevents cells from using oxygen, and when oxygen is limited, eventually these cells die.

Cyanide is high potential to affect plants and other soil organisms, so when this cyanide affects plants, it also affects plants/Hays which utilize them, Therefore causing harm to Animals which consume them.

The Heart, Central Nervous system and Respiratory system are more susceptible to Cyanide poisoning.

B

Explanation:

Here, the cyanide affects the cattle few hours after animals consume toxic forage (toxic hay).