Mycotoxins in the European dairy sector: A guide

Apart from the threat to human health, mycotoxins are associated with economic losses for both crops and animals, including ruminants. Ruminants seem to be more resistant to mycotoxicosis than monogastrics, but clinical signs of acute mycotoxicosis such as reduced feed intake, decreased milk production, and liver damage have also been observed in cattle.     Fumonisins Geographic distribution. Fumonisins can cause illness and poor performance of livestock all over the Europe (Germany, Fr