Mycotoxins impact feed quality in 2021 European grain harvest

Extreme weather patterns across Europe in 2021 have been blamed for increased levels of mycotoxins in arable crops creating concerns over the subsequent quality of animal feed. Mycotoxins, which are produced by certain species of moulds, are a concern for livestock producers due to their ability to influence feed quality and subsequent animal health and performance. During extensive research across a number of European countries, a pattern of increased mycotoxins has been documented in the la