67: T-2 Exposure and Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome in Dairy

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of T-2 mycotoxin on dairy health and its connection to Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome.

T-2 mycotoxin, often called the assassin toxin, is one of the most aggressive and overlooked feed risks in dairy production. In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth explains how T-2 disrupts protein synthesis, damages the rumen and intestines, and creates serious health challenges at levels as low as 75 ppb. They connect T-2 exposure to Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS), gut integrity breakdown, and increased risk from Clostridium perfringens. The discussion also covers feed risks, in...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Zehr

Guest: Dr. Larry Roth

Topics covered

• mycotoxins
• dairy production
• animal health
• feed risks
• gut integrity

Keywords

• T-2 mycotoxin
• Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome
• dairy production
• animal health
• Clostridium perfringens

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clostridium perfringens

Products: T-2 mycotoxin

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