Table 4.

Recommended practical limits for ergot or ergot alkaloids in animal feeds to reduce negative effects on health and performance.

Animal	Recommended ergot alkaloids practical limits [ppm; (52)]			Maximum tolerance (allowable) level of ergot alkaloids [ppm; (5)]
	Low	Moderate	High
Piglets/sows/gilts	0.5	1	2	4–6
Poultry broiler/layer	0.75	1.5	3	6–9
Dairy/beef cattle	0.5	1	2	2–3
Calf	0.25	0.5	1	2–3
Horses	0.25	0.5	1	2–3