A mycotoxin classified as a type B trichothecence produced by certain Fusarium moulds. Causes vomiting and feed refusal in swine, is tolerated to an extent in cattle (if silage mycotoxins are absent) and causes reduced feed intake and immunity in poultry. Can be found in a range of crops, including wheat, maize and barley.

Deoxynivalenol (DON)

Grasses, such as maize or wheat, that have starchy grains. Harvested for use as human and animal feedstuffs. (Also called grain crop).

Cereal crop

A substance capable of causing cancer.

Carcinogen

Young poultry used as meat for human consumption.

Broiler

Mature female poultry that produce fertile eggs for breeding.

Breeder

A disease classified as acute has a sudden onset and is severe, it will usually be short lived but can be long lived

Acute

A metabolic disease of cattle seen when the pH of the rumen drops below 5.5. Rumen movement stops and appetite and overall cow production are reduced. Often caused by feeding large amounts of rapidly digestible carbohydrates, such as barley. Acute acidosis can cause death, more common in beef cattle than dairy.

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