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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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreMycotoxins are a common concern for feed quality and animal safety worldwide. Mycotoxins can exert their effects on animals in many ways.
Read moreMycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungus or mold. Different mycotoxins have varying toxicities, modes of action and health effects on different species.
Read moreFind 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.
Read moreDerek 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.
Read moreMycotoxins 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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