LPM 121: Fodder Production and Grassland Management (1+1)

FUNGI

• Fungi produces metabolites  like  aflatoxin, zeara-lenone. The  fungus  development  occurs  in the  stored  feed  ingredients in  cases  of  
  • Inadequate drying, 
  • Due  to  high  humidity and  
  • Due  to  wetting.

Control

• Losses due  to fungi can  be  reduced  by  applying  drying  and  storage technology.