Mycotoxins

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• Dr. Bob Thaler of North Dakota State discusses Mycotoxin issues from the 2009 crop which are causing concern as we feed out the remainder of that crop during the summer months.  Following our conversation is audio from his presentation during Pork Academy sessions at World Pork Expo.

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• The AASV has publicized a recent update on managing and feeding mycotoxin-tainted corn (available here).  Kansas State's Dr. Joel DeRouchey joins us today to discuss the fact sheet and takeaways for producers and nutritionists.

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• Corn and swine producers throughout the midwest share heightened concern about mold levels with this year's crop.  I talked with Dr. Andy Yersin, director of research and development for Kemin Agrifoods North America, about the mycotoxin issues we're dealing with this year.

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• Dr. Hans Stein, Associate Professor of Swine Nutrition at the University of Illinois, joins the discussion on this year's mold issues, the resulting mycotoxin load, management of the feed and potential changes in cropping practices as a result.

SwineCast 0325 Show Notes:

• Manitoba Pork expects production to shift to western Canada
• AVMA testifies no additional antibiotic regulation is needed
• Dr Trevor Smith at Univ of Guelph says current testing may under-report vomitoxin contamination... and you may pay the price

SwineCast 0254 Show Notes:

• From the Saskatchewan Swine Conference...
  
• Steve Meyer of Paragon Economics looks at COOL and other issues facing Canadian producers
  
• Sask Pork Board Chair Joel Kleinsasser says exchange rate only one factor in producer challenges
• Mycotoxins in your feed supply?  How serious is the concern.
• At K-State Swine Day, Dr. Steve Henry reviews PCV findings