Recent mycotoxin testing in Canadian silages and grains, conducted as part of the Alltech 2024 Canadian Harvest Analysis, is revealing significant regional variability in contamination levels, with corn silage showing particularly high risks.
Mycotoxins, which are natural substances produced by moulds and fungi, are a concern for...
The hidden threat of mycotoxins: Mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds, have been linked to a range of issues in farm animals. The 2023 Harvest Analysis: This year, Alltech conducted an extensive analysis, testing nearly 900 new-crop grain and forage samples across Canada. The results, compiled in the 2023 Harvest...
Winter dysentery is caused by a bovine coronavirus, which is also associated with calf diarrhea and shipping fever pneumonia, among other diseases [1]. Beef and dairy cattle of all ages can be affected by winter dysentery, but it is more prevalent in adult dairy cows and more common in those that have recently calved [2]. Winter dysentery is...
The Alltech Harvest Analysis, a decade-long initiative, is a comprehensive step in understanding the complexities of new crop quality and mycotoxin prevalence. The program captures trends and enables robust data comparisons across years and regions. This analysis plays a pivotal role in empowering feed and livestock producers with the knowledge...