Dairy cattle are at risk from mycotoxins. Risk factors for mycotoxin exposure can be identified in performance, feeding practices, and farm management.
Answer the 14 quick questions below to calculate the risk of mycotoxin exposure in your herd.
How would you describe your forage quality?
Well Below Expectation
Significant mould growth and/or spoiled feed present
Below Expectation
Some mould or spoilage visible
Meeting Expectation
Very little mould visible with no spoiled feed
How would you describe your daily milk production?
Well Below Expectation
Significantly lower milk yields than than expected from feed ration
Below Expectation
Yields are lower than expected from the feed ration
Meeting Expectation
You are achieving or exceeding your target yield
How would you describe your fertility rate?
Well below expectation
Significantly lower conception rate than expected
Below expectation
Lower conception rate than expected
Meeting expectation
You are achieving or exceeding your conception rate target
How would you describe your abortion rate?
Well below expectation
Significantly worse abortion rate than expected
Below expectation
Abortion rate is worse than expected
Meeting expectation
You are achieving or exceeding your abortion rate target
How would you describe your stillborn calf rate?
Well below expectation
Significantly more stillborn calves than expected
Below expectation
More stillborn calves than expected
Meeting expectation
Better stillborn rate than expected or typical
What is the condition of the herd’s faeces?
Very Poor
Blood or mucous tags are visible in the faeces
Poor
The faeces are loose or otherwise off-normal
Normal
Normal porridge-like consistency free of blood or mucous
What is the mastitis rate in your herd?
High
More than 10 cases per 100 cows per year
Normal
About 10 cases per 100 cows per year
Low
Fewer than 10 cases per 100 cows per year
What is your monthly average somatic cell count?
High
More than 300,000
Normal
Between 200,000 and 300,000
Low
Less than 200,000
Do you feed Maize Silage in the ration?
Yes
No
Do you feed straw in the ration?
Yes
No
Do you feed distillers by-products?
Yes
No
Do you notice heating in the silage clamp?
Yes
No
Is there visible mould growth within the clamp or forage?
Yes
No
What is the dry matter content of your silage?
Higher than ideal
Forage is dry to the touch and moisture cannot be squeezed out.
Ideal
The forage is dry to the touch but can be squeezed to release moisture.
Lower than ideal
The forage is wet to the touch without squeezing.
Your results indicate that you have a default risk of mycotoxin exposure.
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