Immediate drying, bin aeration can minimize effects of mycotoxins in corn
Published: January 7, 2009
Summary
Aflatoxin contamination of corn is being reported in southeast, northeast, and west central Nebraska. Aflatoxin is one of several potentially harmful compounds known as mycotoxins which can develop from grain molds. While molds may not necessarily pose a health threat to animals or humans, mycotoxins can.
The level of aflatoxin contamination being reported ranges from 20 ppb to 300 ppb. The va...
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7 de enero de 2009
Aeration may minimize the occurrence of mycotoxins, but it does not minimize the effects of already occurring mycotoxins. Is there a syntax problem here?
Romer Labs
12 de enero de 2009
Dear Sir,
It was a nice article written by you. I have a question that will you please explain the method of drying the huge corn lot upto 15 % within 48 hours. Is it possible and an economical practice?
With regards,
Dr. Nafeesa Qudsia Hanif
Incharge
Romer Labs, Pakistan
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