The mycotoxin impact on ruminants

In this expert opinion, Timothy Jenkins gives an overview of the main mycotoxins that disrupt rumen function, impairing animal health and performance. Mycotoxins are a very common feature of feed. Whether these toxins have been produced by fungi infecting crops in the field or by fungi contaminating feed in storage, they pose a challenge to livestock. Compared to other animals, the rumen makes a big difference to the challenges that ruminants face from mycotoxins. Some rumen microorganisms can