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North Carolina State University - NCSU
Dr. Whitlow is professor of dairy cattle nutrition in the Animal Science Department at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Lon is a native of Kentucky. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Kentucky, his Masters degree from the University of Florida and the Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Whitlow is the Animal Science Departmental Extension Leader. Lon conducts research and extension in dairy cattle nutrition and management, including the incidence, effects, control and treatment of mycotoxins.
Location: Kentucky, United States
Article published the July 30, 2012
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi. When ingested by livestock, mycotoxins can cause production losses, ill thrift and reduced disease resistance. Initially the effects of mycotoxins may go unnoticed, however with prolonged ingestion the effects of mycotoxins can become more pronounced. The effects of mycotoxins range greatly depending on the mycotoxins present and the species ...
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