Toxicity evaluation of fodder from various regions of the Russian Federation

Studies using the simplest revealed that more toxic had concentrated feed (wheat, barley, rye) - 47% less - juicy (hay, silage) - 28% gross (hay, straw) - 16%. During the skin test in rabbits, the toxicity was lower than - 23, 12 and 7% respectively. Humidity hay and straw is 18-19%; silage, hay -55-60%; impurities sand, earth, glass and metal shavings were noted. The content of poisonous plants do not exceed 1%. Number of foreign material (grain) in a uniform grain is from 8 to 12%. The results of the screening of fodder for 2014 confirm the need for systematic and compulsory study of feed toxicity, to prevent mass animal diseases and reduce their productivity.