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Moldy feed and reproductive failure in cows

Description

All homegrown feeds contain some fungal spores. When the temperature and humidity are right, these spores will grow and multiply to create mold. Mycotoxins come from these fungal molds and can reduce animal health and productivity. Many molds found in feeds are not toxic, but some varieties produce substances that can result in disease when they are ingested. Of the thousands of molds that grow on stored grains and forages, only a few will produce mycotoxins.

Updated

May 1, 2003

Tags
cattle fungi livestock diseases mold myotoxins toxic plants

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

4 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture

Resource Dates

Date Created

1992-01-01

Date Added

2016-01-05T19:05:25.365274

Date Modified

2003-05-01

Date Issued

1992-01-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

666-5

NEOS catalogue key

2823972

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca