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...
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...
Selenium, like the other trace minerals, is necessary to sustain life and is essential for basic physiological functions in dairy cows. While the daily requirement for trace minerals is small, their importance to dairies has been documented in research. The trace mineral requirements for dairy cows often cannot be met through forage and grain...