Prevention and Management of
Mycotoxins
in Silages
Prevention of mycotoxins in silages includes following accepted
ensiling practices aimed at
inhibiting deterioration primarily through elimination of oxygen.
Some
silage additives (such as
ammonia, propionic acid, microbial cultures, or enzymatic silage)
may
be beneficial in preventing
mycotoxins because they are effective at reducing mold growth.
Silo size should be matched to herd size to ensure daily removal
of
silage at a rate faster than
deterioration. Feed bunks should be cleaned regularly. Care
should be
taken to ensure that high
moisture grains are stored at proper moisture content and in a
well-maintained structure.
Prepared by
Mary Beth Genter, Extension Toxicology Specialist
Winston M. Hagler, Director of NCSU Mycotoxin Laboratory
Jeff A. Hansen, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Bob A. Mowrey, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Frank T. Jones, Editor, Extension Poultry Science
Specialist
Matt H. Poore, Extension Animal Science Specialist
Lon W. Whitlow, Extension Animal Science Specialist
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