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Table 4.

Pathogenic fungi isolated from forage/feed during the period October 1, 2002 and September 30, 2003.

Fodder type Number sampled Pathogenic fungi isolated Number A. fumigatus Number A. niger Number A. flavus Number Fusarium

No. %
Canadian hay 63 8 13 4 4 2 0
Irish hay 62 31 50 9 11 11 0
Haylage 54 20 37 16 2 2 0
Coarse mix 38 5 13 0 2 2 1
Oats 26 2 8 0 1 1 0
Pelleted feed 51 2 4 0 0 2 0

No. = number positive % = % positive