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Mycotoxins in Hog Feeds

by Orry Pratt, PFB Intern

Cleanliness of animal feed is critical to any livestock operation, and this is particularly true for swine operations. Feed that is not properly stored can absorb moisture and promote the growth of mycotoxins. This fungal growth has the potential to cause illness and death in animals. Full story


  • Livestock & Poultry Mortality Disposal in Pennsylvania
    Properly managing and disposing of dead farm animals is important. Every livestock and
    poultry operation should have a strategy for properly disposing of dead stock. The strategy
    must follow a legal disposal method as defi ned in the PA Domestic Animal Act. The four legal
    methods of disposal are mortality composting, rendering, incineration and burial. Read this informative brochure produced by the PA Agricultural Ombudsman Program.for more details.

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