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How farmers can keep aflatoxin threat at bay

Don’t feed mouldy cereals or feeds to animals.

I am a dairy farmer and I have a question. During a recent farmers’ seminar on feed making, the presenter made a remark that poor storage of feeds can lead to production of aflatoxins which are harmful to humans and animals. What are aflatoxins and how can I make sure they don’t contaminate my feeds? [Kipsang, Eldoret] 

What are Aflatoxins

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