Experiments have also demonstrated that cows with a BCS of 4 or lower had pregnancy rates of 61%, in contrast to 90% for those cows that calved with a BCS of 5 or greater (Selk et al. 1986). Females with restricted intake of energy have decreased levels of LH secretion, which is the hormone that signals ovulation.
The ingredients listed on the Murphy Oil Soap MSDS are potassium soap of vegetable oil, sodium EDTA (a preservative), water, fragrance, propylene glycol, and unspecified surfactants. None are listed as hazardous, but I wouldnât call this completely natural. I have no reason to believe that the fragrance is natural.
I have used murphys oil and dish soap mixed with water and it has killed mealy bugs, scale and spider mites with no ill effect on my Plumeria, hoya and hibiscus. You do have to be careful if the plant is out side in full sun, only apply early morning or late at night. You don't want to burn the leaves.