You really have to watch sulpher levels in feed. If it is too high it causes brain problems. We feed a wet gluten feed that is a by product of corn sweetener production. It can sometimes have a high sulphur content. If you are feeding it is higher amount and get a batch that is high in sulphur then it will cause problems.
Here is a few paragraphs on the subject:
"Research has shown that slight increases in sulphur contents of feedstuffs can result in improved cow performances. In dairy herds higher production of milk solids, milk fat, milk protein and milk casein have been reported. In beef herds an improvement in average daily weight gain was seen and an increase in carcase grading.
Excess sulphur supplementation will have negative effects on herd performance including sulphur toxicity and polioencephalomalacia (PEM) or polio. PEM can cause cattle to experience blindness, mal coordination, lethargy and seizures. Cattle infected may be observed standing in the corner of the pen with all four feet spread to the extreme corners of their body, says Prof. Wagner. High levels of sulphur in diets will usually result in reduced performance such as a fall in milk production and weight loss, however in extreme cases in can cause death"
Here is a link talking about the pros and cons of feeding it to horses and other rumen animals. You have to go down about half way on the page to get to the article on it.
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