These toxins are produced from the fungus ergot found in wheat, oats and rye grass. They interfere with blood flow.
Symptoms
Sows, Weaners & Growers
- Poor growth.
- Increased respiration.
- Depression.
- Reduced blood supply due to blood vessel contractions. Blue skin.
- Gangrene at extremities.
- Tail, ear necrosis.
Piglets
- Unlikely to be any symptoms.
Causes / Contributing factors
- Contaminated grains.
- Poor storage of grains.
Diagnosis
Examine feed for the presence of small black ergot bodies