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Aflatoxins in Horse Feed: What You Should Know
Q.I recently heard about aflatoxins in horse feed. I’ve never heard of these before. What are they, how common are they, and how can I protect my horse?
—Via e-mail
A.Earlier this month, a manufacturer voluntary recalled feed that contained higher aflatoxin levels than allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aflatoxins are a group of chemically related mycotoxins that some common molds produce as a byproduct
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Written by:
Clair Thunes, PhD
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