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The impact of mycotoxins on swine

June 09, 2020

Pigs 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

The 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, 2020

Mycotoxins 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, 2020

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungus or mold. Different mycotoxins have varying toxicities, modes of action and health effects on different species.

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Which mycotoxin test is right for you?

January 20, 2020

Find 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, 2019

Derek 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, 2019

Mycotoxins 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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