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The impact of mycotoxins on swine
June 09, 2020Pigs are especially sensitive to mycotoxins, affecting all stages of production. The consumption of mycotoxins can influence performance, damage to the intestinal tract or alter immune function.
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The impact of mycotoxins on human health
April 15, 2020The accumulation of mycotoxins in feed and food is a common and serious problem causing many acute and chronic health problems in both animals and humans worldwide.
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What’s the mycotoxin risk in 2019 corn?
April 02, 2020The 2019 growing season in the U.S. was, basically, a continuation of 2018: rain and more rain. Planting was delayed, with many acres going unplanted. The cool and wet growing season also delayed crop maturity.
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The impact of mycotoxins on animal health
March 23, 2020Mycotoxins are a common concern for feed quality and animal safety worldwide. Mycotoxins can exert their effects on animals in many ways.
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Mycotoxins: the hidden threat for farmers.
February 12, 2020Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungus or mold. Different mycotoxins have varying toxicities, modes of action and health effects on different species.
Read moreWhich mycotoxin test is right for you?
January 20, 2020Find out which mycotoxin test is right for you. There are three main detection methods of mycotoxins that Alltech employs. Each detection method can quantify mycotoxins and has particular strengths.
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Silage uncovered: A guide to forage management
November 20, 2019Derek Wawack, Alltech On-Farm Support forage specialist, explains the key things he looks for when inspecting a silage pile, and the steps farmers can take to avoid costly issues.
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The range of mycotoxins, can you identify them?
November 20, 2019Mycotoxins seldom occur in isolation. It is not uncommon to find multiple mycotoxins in finished feed and this allows for interactions between them, which leads to synergistic or additive effects in the ruminant animal.
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