Mycotoxins: A hidden danger for livestock producers

As silage pits and bales are opened around the country, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy says he has begun to see more and more mould and spoilage in silages made during the dry spell in July and August.

Mouldy maize silage in close up on a farm in England in early June

Following on from my piece last week on silage quality, where I mentioned the presence of mycotoxins, I had plenty of requests to expand further on the issue.

As silage pits and bales are being opened around the country, I have begun to see more and more mould and spoilage in those silages made during the dry spell in July and August.