Unacceptably High Fungal Levels Identified in Horse Feeds

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High levels of fungal species and mycotoxins (the toxins produced by some fungi) have been identified in equine feeds. This contamination can result in nutrient losses from the food, and it can negatively impact the health and productivity of horses.

In a study done in 2007 in the journal Veterinary Research Communications by Brazilian researchers from the Federal Rural

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