Harvest Analysis indicates high levels of mycotoxins across the U.S.

Harvest samples from across the U.S. submitted to Alltech in 2018 show high levels of mycotoxins. Samples collected across the U.S. include corn grain containing multiple mycotoxins, with an average of 7.0 mycotoxins per sample — more than 3.9 mycotoxins more, on average, than what was seen during the same period in 2017. Mycotoxins are a concern for livestock producers, as they have toxic properties that impact feed quality as well as animal health and performance. Mycotoxins in U.S. corn silage samples are also showing an increase in occurrence this year, with an average of 6.8 mycotoxins per sample, compared to the 4.6 on average during the same time period last year. Alltech’s Alexandra Weaver says the extreme weather events this year led to the increased mycotoxins.