The Danger of Mycotoxins. Did you know there are toxic substances tucked away in your horse’s feed and forage? You can’t see them, and you can’t eradicate them, but chances are these compounds, called mycotoxins, are present. Mycotoxins are harmful secondary compounds that specific molds and fungi produce in soils, grains, and forages when moisture levels permit. Specific molds and fungi produce mycotoxins in soils, grains, and forages when environmental conditions are favorable. Once produced, they are generally very stable and will persist for a long time during storage. Horses that consume grains and forages contaminated by mycotoxins can suffer from a variety of health issues. As horse owners we should be particularly concerned, says Max Hawkins, PhD, nutritionist with Alltech’s mycotoxin management team, because mycotoxins inhibit protein synthesis, which negatively impacts the animal’s physiology and ability to function and repair tissues. To read more please followe the link hauctions.net/2014/05/20/the-danger-of-mycotoxins/
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 09:01:41 +0000
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