Aflatoxins in Horse Feed: What You Should Know
Clair Thunes, PhD
May 20, 2019
What are aflatoxins, how do they end up in livestock feed, and are they dangerous to horses? Our equine nutritionist explains.
What are aflatoxins, how do they end up in livestock feed, and are they dangerous to horses? Our equine nutritionist explains.
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