Mold in animal feeds

Mold growth can occur in any feed component. In many instances, grain used for animal feeds becomes contaminated with mold growth during storage, the molds producing toxic materials that cause disease in the animals to which the grain is fed.

Consumption by horses of grain growth with Fusarium can lead to leukoencephalomalacia, resulting in central nervous systems damages and death.

Cottonseed meal a product often contaminated with high level of aflatoxin is banned for use as animal feed to protect both the animals and consumers from aflatoxin.

It was recognized that food can become contaminated with aflatoxin-producing mold in the field. The mold grows on susceptible crops as the plants mature.

Chronic consumption, especially by people who consume heavily contaminated grains during food shortages, is associated who liver cancer, especially in populations predisposed by alcoholism and hepatitis B.
Mold in animal feeds