Wade Robey: Mitigating mycotoxin issues on dairy farms

Wade Robey: Mitigating mycotoxin issues on dairy farms

Author: Progressive Dairy editors October 22, 2024 Duration: 27:40

In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Dr. Wade Robey for a conversation about mycotoxins, strategies to mitigate mycotoxin issues and more. Robey is the president of Amlan International and vice president of agriculture at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, where he leads Amlan’s animal health business and oversees Oil-Dri’s R&D and Agriculture Products Division.

Here is the episode breakdown:

  • [~0:45] About Robey’s background
  • [~1:40] Mycotoxins: What they are and the impact they have on the dairy industry
  • [~2:50] The financial impact mycotoxins can have on a dairy operation
  • [~4:05] Initial signs that a farm may be dealing with mycotoxin issues
  • [~6:00] The impact on milk production, reproduction, calves and animal health
  • [~8:10] Seasonality of mycotoxins
  • [~10:25] Strategies to prevent or minimize mycotoxin issues
  • [~14:50] Questions livestock producers often ask about mycotoxins
  • [~17:20] What to look for when considering products to address mycotoxin issues
  • [~21:30] Rapid-fire questions

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