The Impact of Mycotoxins on Livestock Health
Mycotoxin poisoning in livestock Mycotoxins are formed as a by-product of fungi and mould growth. These compounds can be quite varied chemically, however, a number of them pose serious risk to human and animal health. As with any livestock farming, animal health and wellbeing is closely linked with production and overall profitability. Reducing the effects of any mycotoxins ingested by animals is vital. Common types of mycotoxins Not all types of moulds or fungi produce toxins, and not all are dangerous to human or livestock health. Interestingly, different types of mould may actually produce the same mycotoxin. This, the species of …