Many U.S. dairy producers use chopped straw in their heifer rations to add fiber and bulk. Alltech feed quality evaluations show when a straw crop gets stressed or delayed in the field due to unfavorable weather conditions it can carry its own mycotoxin risks. The same is true for any straw that shows visible signs of mold.
Source: Dairy Herd Management, October 5, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: This is good information to share with dairy producers who are facing challenges with forage supplies.