The hidden issue of mycotoxins — and what you can do about them
Mycotoxins are generated by moulds and fungi under stressful conditions such as fluctuating heat and moisture levels.
Most cows around the country are housed now and a lot of farms are well on through drying off. It’s been a great year overall, and there seems to be plenty of fodder in yards. First cuts seem to be testing very well, and this is no surprise due to the great weather we had in May and the earlier cutting date on most farms.
Second cuts are also good overall, but many places had very dry conditions around cutting time. In any parts of the country that were in drought, silages are testing very high in dry matter.
