The hidden risks of maize silage

New research shows dairy cows’ vulnerability to established and emerging mycotoxins and sheds light on their prevalence in feed. Cows were long believed to be less susceptible to mycotoxins than other animals. The rumen’s ability to degrade toxins was thought to prevent them from passing into the intestine, where they can lead to decreased absorption of nutrients, “leaky gut” and a higher risk of infections. Unfortunately, we now know that the rumen can’t fully manage the threat of my