Document Type

Other

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Keywords

contaminated feeds, mycotoxin contamination, feeding time, livestock management

Extension Number

ExEx 4043

Department

Dairy Science

Description

Under ideal conditions, livestock should be fed grains and byproducts that are “clean” (i.e., free of fungi and/or mycotoxins). Although feeding clean grains and byproducts is ideal, there are times when clean grains are not available locally and farm finances do not allow for substitution of home-harvested grain with purchased grain. When grains or feeds test positive for mycotoxins, there are several approaches that can be taken to reduce the toxic effects to livestock.

Comments

January 2010.

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