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Forage quality and mycotoxins
May 05, 2021What have we learned about forage quality and mycotoxins? Author: Dr. Max Hawkins, Alltech Mycotoxin Management Forages have long been the standard feed stuff for ruminant livestock production. The use of higher forage content total mixed ration (TMR) has increased in recent years, creating the need for greater monitoring of the quality of high-inclusion feedstuff(s). […]
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Understanding gut health and mycotoxin interaction
April 26, 2021Understanding gut health and mycotoxin interaction Authors: Dr. Radka Borutova, Alltech Mycotoxin Management & Dr. Alexandra Weaver, Alltech Mycotoxin Management Although mycotoxins are an unavoidable problem and can have a detrimental effect on gut health and the microbiome, some key management practices can help reduce the risk of such occurrences. Alltech believes that effective mycotoxin […]
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What we learned from 2020 mycotoxins
March 17, 2021What we learned from 2020 mycotoxins Author: John Winchell, Alltech As we entered a new year, with high commodity prices and a recent longer cold stretch, we have begun to see some cow issues. This is not all too uncommon from January to April, as we usually see cowside issues arise. Read the full article […]
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Small grains, big advantages
February 10, 2021Small grains, big advantages Author: Jon Pretz, Hubbard Feeds & Ben Jensen, Hubbard Feeds In many parts of the U.S., small-grain forages are increasing in popularity and can make excellent feed for milk cow rations when harvested at the correct stage of maturity and put up at proper moisture levels. These forages can provide additional […]
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Feeding homegrown roasted soybeans in lactating dairy cow rations
February 10, 2021Feeding homegrown roasted soybeans in lactating dairy cow rations Author: Jon Pretz, Hubbard Feeds Incorporating soybeans and their byproducts into dairy cattle rations is a fairly common practice. Soybeans are an excellent source of essential amino acids and complement most forages, but they do have limitations. Depending on how they are processed, they can provide […]
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2020 corn silage harvest analysis and mycotoxin risk
February 09, 20212020 corn silage harvest analysis and mycotoxin risk Author: Dr. Max Hawkins, Alltech Mycotoxin Management 2020 was a year we will never forget, no matter how hard we try. The calendar has turned to a new year and we are moving forward, but it is still important for dairy producers to look back and analyze […]
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Alltech EU Summer Harvest Mycotoxin Survey
January 21, 2021Alltech EU Summer Harvest Mycotoxin Survey Weather patterns have been variable across Europe throughout the 2020 growing season and have had a direct impact on the presence of specific molds and mycotoxins across different regions. Alltech’s European Summer Harvest Survey shows moderate to high mycotoxin risk. Read the full article here. (pages 78 – 81)
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Mycotoxins in poultry: A hidden factor affecting flock health?
October 12, 2020In the poultry industry, immunosuppressive viral, bacterial and protozoal diseases are mitigated and controlled with vaccines. However, producers continue to experience challenges in controlling outbreaks of diseases affecting their flock’s productivity, despite appropriate vaccines and vaccine programs.
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