Vomitoxicosis (Micotoxins, vomitoxin, DON, Deoxynivalenol, Fusarium)
Vomitoxin is a mycotoxin that causes reduced feed intake, resulting in slow growth.
Description
Vomitoxin causes vomiting and a rejection of feed. The intoxication of swine is limited, because animals refuse food, but causes a reduced production.
Symptoms
Sows, nursery and fattening
- Vomiting.
- Rejection of feed.
- Slow growth.
Causes / Contributing Factors
- Crops affected with high humidity levels.
Diagnosis
- It is very difficult to make the diagnosis because sometimes the concentration of DON is low and there are several other mycotoxins present in feed.
Control / Prevention
- Removal of suspected feed.
- Use adsorption products in feed.
