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Watch out for aflatoxin poisons in animal feed during rainy time

Maize ready for shelling. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

After the long drought, livestock farmers can breathe a sigh of relief with the onset of rains. But there is a new challenge. With the warm and humid conditions, stored feed is likely to be attacked by fungi which when broken down produces aflatoxins.

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