2009-11-11 KFGO Ag News Story

Livestock, such as swine, dairy cattle, horses and poultry, are susceptible to certain mycotoxins, according to Greg Lardy, head of NDSUs Animal Sciences Department. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has various advisory levels for each group of livestock and each major mycotoxin. Livestock producers should exercise caution when molds are present, especially with gestating and lactating animals. Visual observation cannot detect the presence of toxins, so testing is advised before feeding moldy feeds. Once the level of toxins are determined, appropriate feeding recommendations can be implemented.

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