Memo

To:          Crystal Creek Clients  

From:        Dan Leiterman

Date:       November 24, 2009  

Re:          Moldy grain and forages containing mycotoxins.       

Dear Crystal Creek Customer,

Please read the attached Mycotoxin Tech Sheets on the affect of moldy feedstuffs and mycotoxins in the dairy ration.  Mycotoxins are very harmful to a cow’s health, production and to farmer's profitability.  Because of poor harvest conditions, much of this year’s crops already have high levels of mycotoxins due to mold growth in the fields prior to harvesting.  The industry as a whole expects mycotoxins to be a significant problem in the livestock industry for the next 12 months, with mycotoxin levels getting even worse in the up-coming spring.

Read The Tech Sheet For More Information On These Key Points:   

Mycotoxins cannot be seen in feedstuffs. 

Just because you don’t see mold, does not mean there are no mycotoxins. 

Watch the cows closely for abnormal performance, i.e. poor breeding, loose stools, lower dry matter intake, lower production, abnormal intake of free choice mineral, immune dysfunction and related health problems.

Become aware of the serious immediate and long-term risk of mycotoxins and develop a sound strategy for protecting your herd. 

Why are some toxin binders better than others?  How to evaluate a toxin binder's performance?

Crystal Creek is offering three excellent product options for dealing with mycotoxins (see attached technical bulletins).  Fuse 207 and Mycotex represent new technologies that are significant improvements in treating mycotoxins.  Call us to discuss which one is best for your situation.

Fuse 207                          Mycotex                           Check-M

Fuse 207:

Fuse 207 is an excellent source of MOS (mycotoxin binder) that meets the needs of both the farmer and the dealer.  Fuse 207 is not allowed for use in organic herds at this point in time, however, there is a likelihood that Fuse 207 will be allowed for organic use in the future.

I believe that Fuse 207 fed at as low as 1 oz. /hd/day provides a higher level of actual MOS and at a much lower cost, than many products used in the market as toxin binders.   Also, please note the research summary chart showing the higher efficacy of the Fuse 207 active ingredient versus the Integral product. 

Mycotex: 

Mycotex is a new technology mycotoxin neutralizer and binder.  Mycotex is added to the TMR at a rate of 2 lbs. per ton of as fed TMR, and is fed at this rate for two weeks.  Then based on cow response the inclusion rate of Mycotex is gradually reduced to ½ lb. per ton of TMR.  In severe cases many herds feed Fuse 207 as a base protection and then use the Mycotex on top of the Fuse 207 to address very difficult mycotoxins, such as Deoxynivalenol (DON)/Vomitoxin, Zearalenone and T-2. 

Research on Mycotex shows nearly a 100% efficacy on the neutralization of Zearalenone. 

It is recognized in the industry that there are no binders on the market currently that adequately bind with DON (Vomitoxin).  However, new research now shows that Mycotex significantly alters the chemical structure of difficult mycotoxins like DON so that binding agents found in Mycotex and Fuse 207 can actually effectively bind with the DON and other difficult mycotoxins.  This is a significant advance on the fight against mycotoxins in livestock feed. 

Check-M:

Check-M is an excellent binder for many mycotoxins, it is allowed for use in organic livestock and has been the standard of performance up-until the introduction of the new technologies found in Fuse 207 and Mycotex. 

Crystal Creek has a very comprehensive and cost effective program for dealing with mycotoxins.  We appreciate your business and want to help you to be as profitable as possible, so this topic is of great importance.  Call us today for more information about what are the best options for dealing with the risk of mycotoxins in your herds ration. 

Best Regards,

Dan Leiterman
President
Crystal Creek, Inc.