Forage-Associated Mycotoxicosis

Authors

  • Stan W. Casteel Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, PO Box 6023, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65205
  • William F. Braun Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65205
  • Donald T. Wicklow USDA-ARS, Midwest Area National center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Illinois 61604, USA
  • Laurie Mills Wallace Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65205
  • Gayle C. Johnson Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, PO Box 6023, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65205

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19926486

Keywords:

Mycotoxin, contamination, biological effects

Abstract

Mycotoxin contamination of hay and other forages has been shown to have adverse effects on livestock. Known forage-associated mycotoxins include stachybotryotoxin, slaframine, the ergot alkaloids, tremorgens, and sporidesmin(1). Many allegations of livestock illness and death following consumption of moldy hay are associated with clinical syndromes uncharacteristic of known forage-related diseases, suggesting that unidentified toxin(s) may be responsible. Little information is available in the literature to verify involvement of toxigenic fungi, the toxic principle(s) or the basic biological effects on cattle.

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Published

1992-08-31

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Section

Metabolic / Nutrition / Toxicology