Short term exposure to zearalenone and fumonisins shown to be harmful for cows' rumen ecosystem - FeedNavigator.com

It is known that Zearalenone (ZEN) and fumonisins (FUM) jeopardize fertility and health in cattle but a new study shows short-term exposure to both mycotoxins can harm the rumen ecosystem.

This is the first study to provide indications of acute adverse effects of ZEN and FUM on ruminal fermentation and microbiota composition as well as on systemic health and chewing activity in dry dai… [+1419 chars]

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