Mycotoxins are one of the most dangerous hidden threats to poultry health, compromising growth, fertility, disease immunity and overall performance, impacting business profitability. Compound feeds containing a mixture of grains, especially maize can harbour mycotoxins. Bedding straw can also harbour mycotoxins.
Symptoms of exposure include:
- Poor growth rates
- Immune suppression
- Increased variability in slaughter weights
- Reduced hatchability
- Poor egg quality
- Kidney damage
- Respiratory difficulties
- Gizzard lesions
Mycotoxin Information