Contents tagged with ergot

23 July 2024

After some very wet weather in 2024, there is a heightened risk of ergot and fusarium infection in some crops, which poses a risk to livestock. Find out what is affected, what to look out for and what action you can take.

23 July 2024

Livestock farmers in the UK are being encouraged to be familiar with how to spot for signs of ergot and fusarium, as there could be an increased presence of the two types of fungi in grain harvested this summer.

18 October 2022

Maximum levels for ergot alkaloids in cereals: implications for the UK supply chain

26 February 2021

Paul Gosling looks at how to make the best choice for your rotation.

8 July 2020

Guidance on reducing the risk of mycotoxin exposure to pigs

28 February 2024

Our guidance covers major and minor diseases that affect wheat, barley, oats, rye and triticale.

14 March 2019

Ergot mycotoxins can move before and after harvest.

1 July 2020

See the signs of defects and impurities in stored cereal (wheat and barley). This poster shows examples of physical damage, disease, pests, screenings and weed seeds.

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