Advice about mycotoxins in pig feeds

A lot of pig farmers in the US and other countries grow their own corn, depending on the harvest conditions crops can be infected by Aspergillus flavus, causing aflatoxin contamination. This is a concern which can cause major problems for pig farmers. Kansas State University Extension swine specialists Mike Tokach and Joel DeRouchey offer the following advice  regarding mycotoxin issues and swine. They recommend cleaning the grain (removing damaged kernels) before storage, this can reduce toxins levels by up to 50 percent. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers.

After hurricane Irene, farmers urged to get crops tested

The aftermath of hurricane Irene has left devastation not just in the destruction of the towns and cities but also in the farmland. Farmer are being urged to get their corn crops tested for toxin levels. The toxic mold need certain conditions to develop and after rainfall the conditions are perfect for aflatoxin to develop. Aflatoxin is a by product of the mold known as aspergillus flavus. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers