Aflatoxin

Mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. When consumed by livestock, Aflatoxin will lower milk and egg production, cause liver cancer and damage and suppress the immune system. (SEE USDA recommendations for safe levels of Toxins).

Mycotoxin

Compounds produced by molds that may be toxic to plants, animals, and or hums. In animals exposure to mycotoxins often leads to a decrease in production and even death.

T-2 Toxin

Produces a wide range of effects in livestock including decreased feed consumption, decreased production, lesions, dermatitis, edema and immune suppression. (SEE USDA recommendations for safe levels of Toxins).

Vomitoxin

Also called deoxynivalenol or DON. Vomitoxin is produced by several Fusarium species. Swine appear to be more susceptible to Vomitoxin than cattle. Symptoms include decreased feed intake (vomiting in extreme cases), with damage to the digestive tract, spleen and reproductive organs. (SEE USDA recommendations for safe levels of Toxins).

Zearalenone

Mycotoxin produced by Fusarium species. Will cause herd reproduction problems included decreased fertility and prolonged estrus. In swine additional problems include swelling of the vulva, reduction in letter size and weak piglets. (SEE USDA recommendations for safe levels of Toxins).

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