Wade Robey: Mitigating mycotoxin issues on dairy farms

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In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney and Dr. Wade Robey for a conversation about mycotoxins, strategies to mitigate mycotoxin issues and more. Robey is the president of Amlan International and vice president of agriculture at Oil-Dri Corporation of America, where he leads Amlan’s animal health business and oversees Oil-Dri’s R&D and Agriculture Products Division. Here is the episode breakdown: [~0:45] About Robey’s background[~1:40] Mycotoxins: What they are and the impact they have on the dairy industry[~2:50] The financial impact mycotoxins can have on a dairy operation[~4:05] Initial signs that a farm may be dealing with mycotoxin issues[~6:00] The impact on milk production, reproduction, calves and animal health[~8:10] Seasonality of mycotoxins[~10:25] Strategies to prevent or minimize mycotoxin issues[~14:50] Questions livestock producers often ask about mycotoxins[~17:20] What to look for when considering products to address mycotoxin issues[~21:30] Rapid-fire questions