The following information is a Web Extra from the pages of Farm Journal. It corresponds with the article "Moldy Corn Alert” by Kim Watson. You can find the article in the February 2010 issue.
Information provided by the University of Minnesota Extension:
This fall the harvesting season was a challenging one to say the least. Dealing with
moldy corn was a primary concern.
The University of Minnesota
Plant Disease Clinic reports that many samples came back
Cladosporium, a genus with which no known toxins are associated. You can send samples to the clinic to diagnose and help identify mold and kernel infection. Call them at (612-625-1275) for more information.
Handling moldy feed
Moldy corn
Mold in livestock feed
Dairy cattle
Beef cattle
Poultry
Swine
Sheep and goats
Horses
General
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Farm Journal - February 2010