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UNDERSTANDING THE RISK OF MYCOTOXINS TO LIVESTOCKTYPES OF MOLDS/MYCOTOXINSThere are over 30 mycotoxins that affect livestock. Aspergillus mold species are often associated with hot, dry weather conditions, with aflatoxin productionoccurring pre/post-harvest. Fusarium molds tend to grow in the field before harvest time, producing deoxynivalenol (Vomitoxin/DON), T-2 Toxin, Zearalenone and Fumonisin mycotoxins, but can continue to proliferate after harvest. The Penicillium mold species prefer cool and wet conditions and are more likely to grow once feeds are in storage.TOXIC EFFECTS OF MYCOTOXINS ON LIVESTOCKMycotoxins exhibit a variety of adverse effects such as:NEGATIVE EFFECTS IN DAIRY:%u2022 Reduced dry matter intake and/or increased sorting which may result in sub-acute and acute acidosis%u2022 Altered nutrient metabolism and absorption, i.e. acute and sub-clinical ketosis, fatty liver syndrome, disrupted lactic acid metabolism in the rumen, which can result in acidosis, hemorrhagic bowel syndrome, sore feet, laminitis and milk fat depression%u2022 Endocrine/exocrine system disruptions, poor reproduction, reduced digestive function%u2022 Lowered immune function%u2022 Reduced milk production, lowered daily gainfeed additiveNON-POLARIZED CLAYS, CHARCOALS AND HUMATES ARE NOT THE BEST CHOICE AS MYCOTOXIN BLOCKERSNon-polarized clays, charcoal and charcoal derivatives such as humates:%u2022 Have limited mycotoxin blocking efficacy, with zero function on many key mycotoxins%u2022 Are non-polarized binding agents that can tie up several essential nutrients in the diet, i.e. macro minerals, trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids and carbohydrates%u2022 May contain a wide array of undesirable compounds such as heavy metals, acids and/or toxic contaminants%u2022 Require higher inclusion rates and can dilute the rationPink Fusarium mold in corn silageGrey/white Aspergillus mold in corn silage98 | 1.888.376.6777 %u2022 www.crystalcreeknatural.com