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Extension Helps a Producer Avoid Livestock Loss and Adulterated Feed Purchase

Author: Eric Baker

Major Program: Swine

Farmers search for cheaper sources of livestock feed to improve net farm income without sacrificing animal performance. With soybean meal cost near $310 per ton and local grain producers selling damaged whole soybeans at a discount, some livestock producers consider purchasing discounted grain to include in their animal rations. There are many factors to consider before feeding damaged grains to livestock including the presence of lethal mycotoxins. In order to make the best decision, an Estill

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