Sows bedded on straw can be a big mycotoxin risk

Over recent years, the international pig industry has become more aware of the threats from mycotoxins and subsequently an understanding of the risks is increasing. In-feed risks are known, but straw is often overlooked. By Katie Stephen, Optivite The 2012 summer in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe was the wettest in over 100 years and the harvest was considerably delayed. This resulted in ideal growing conditions for field moulds. Farmers throughout the UK and Europe ar