MYCOTOXIC or fungal poisoning diseases can be seen in horses across the world. Mycotoxicoses are diseases caused by toxins of fungi. They can result from exposure to feed or bedding contaminated with toxins that can be produced when various types of fungi or molds grow on feed and fodder including hay, grass and straw.

Anything that impacts on the normal flora of the horse’s gut can and will affect the horse’s peformance.