10/29/2025
Diagnosing mycotoxicosis in ruminant animals can be difficult for several reasons including:
✅ Several mycotoxins may be present in a single feed, which can result in multiple unrelated symptoms
✅ In general, mycotoxins cause non-specific symptoms that are similar to other diseases
✅ Mycotoxins compromise the immune system allowing opportunistic disease to invade and the symptoms of the invading disease are treated instead
Talk to your rep about properly diagnosing performance issues in your cattle including measures that can be used to minimize the risk of mycotoxins harming your livestock.