Forage Mycotoxins

Mycotoxicosis, which is mycotoxin poisoning, has long been accepted as an acute cause of poor animal performance. Moulds and mycotoxins are widely distributed in nature, occurring whenever there is sufficient organic matter, temperature and water for them to reproduce.

Some, if not all moulds can produce a mycotoxin when subjected to stress. These mycotoxins consumed either in large single doses or in small quantities over long periods can adversely effect production, fertility and herd health.

Initial exposure to mycotoxin concentrations in ruminant's feed often shows no effects, but if consumption of mycotoxin continues over the subsequent days and weeks this can lead to a range of problems such as:

- Signs of haemorrhaging

- Diarrhoea

- Abomasum problems

- Reduced fertility or abortion

- Swollen vulvas or udders

- Weight gain

- Poor milk production

- Estrogenic effects

Optimize Plus is a complete silage additive system incorporating the latest thinking on enzyme technology. It has been developed for use over the widest possible range of forage types to improve silage aerobic stability and reduce silage waste.

The overall effect of protecting against yeast and mould growth in your silage is:

- Improve feed efficiency

- Improve animal health

- Optimisation of gut metabolism

- Stimulation of the immune system

- Promotion of beneficial microflora

Fusarium Mould on Silage

Penicillin Mould on Silage