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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Ruminants possess a capacity to metabolize certain mycotoxin-contaminated feedstuffs without adverse production effects or tissue residue accumulation.
  • Despite advancements in crop management and storage, mycotoxins frequently contaminate feedstuffs at levels detrimental to ruminants.
  • Mold contamination in stored forages, silages, and wet bales introduces mycotoxins with often poorly understood toxicological profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the mycotoxins that affect ruminants within the North American agricultural landscape.
  • To provide insights for veterinarians facing diagnostic challenges related to mycotoxin exposure in ruminants.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on mycotoxins affecting ruminants.
  • Analysis of mycotoxin occurrence in North American feedstuffs.
  • Discussion of toxicological impacts and diagnostic considerations.

Main Results:

  • Mycotoxins are prevalent in ruminant feedstuffs, posing a significant risk despite animal resilience.
  • The toxicity of mycotoxins from moldy forages and grains is often not well-characterized.
  • Diverse agricultural environments expose ruminants to a variety of mycotoxins, complicating diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Veterinarians must be aware of the diverse mycotoxins affecting ruminants in North America.
  • Understanding mycotoxin contamination in feedstuffs is crucial for ruminant health and productivity.
  • Further research is needed to fully characterize the toxicity of mold-related mycotoxins in ruminants.