Managing Mycotoxins: A Guide for Livestock Producers

SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (February 13th, 2025) – Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program (SWNYDLFC) is hosting a FREE webinar for agricultural and livestock producers scheduled for later this month.

“Managing Mycotoxins: A Guide for Livestock Producers” will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 12:00pm. This is a free webinar presented by SWNYDLFC’s Dairy Management Specialist, Katie Callero and Field Crop Specialist, Katelyn Miller in conjunction with guest speakers John Winchell from Alltech and Dr. Alex Navarro from Perry Vet. Information that will be covered includes:

Managing the bunk to reduce mold/mycotoxin production

The use of inoculants

Recognizing and managing symptoms in cows exposed to mycotoxins

Tolerance levels for dairy and other livestock species

Recent discussions with farmers in the Southwest New York region sparked the inspiration for this webinar. “Our team has had an influx of calls regarding mycotoxins recently. We wanted to gather local experts on the topic to be able to help inform farmers on best practices to proactively and retroactively manage mycotoxins,” says Callero. “This webinar will offer timely information from both the crop and animal management perspective for producers.”

For more information, or to register, visit SWNYDLFC’s event page on their website: swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu or contact CCE SWNYDLFC’s Dairy Management Specialist, Katie Callero by emailing krc85@cornell.edu or calling 607-422-6788.

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cornell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties. Their team includes Katelyn Walley, Farm Business Management (716-640-0522); Amy Barkley, Livestock Management (716-640-0844); Katelyn Miller, Field Crops Specialist (716-640-2047); and Katie Callero, Dairy Management Specialist (607-422-6788). CCE is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Executive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattaraugus County – Kelly McDonald, kmm525@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu or 716-664-9502. Erie County – Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu or 716-652-5400. Steuben County – Tess McKinley, tsm223@cornell.edu, or 607-664-2301.

Last updated February 18, 2025