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Report warns of cattle potentially fed toxin linked to human health concerns

17/10/2017

Reports from the US have warned of “troubling news”: a toxin called fumonisin, produced by mould, has been found in grain delivered to feedlots. The US-based AgCentre report says a $1-a bushel penalty is being attached to grain with “excessive levels” and that some suppliers have blended the corn to reach acceptable levels. “Some contaminated...

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