All livestock producers worldwide, including avian fanciers, are therefore advised to “test” their grain for Mycotoxins (poisonous microfungi substances) for possible seed contamination.

The safest way to protect your budgerigars against this threat, is to add a propionic acid powder (such as Monoprop) when loading your seed bins.

After application, the bins should be left closed for 48 hours during which time any fungi present will be destroyed.

Microfungi occur when seed is, or has been, damp. Unfortunately, they generally cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Monoprop can be obtained from:

“Pharmaq”
Unit 15,
Sandleheath Industrial Estate,
Fordingbridge,
Hampshire,
SP6 1PA
England

Tel: +44 (0) 1425 656081
www.pharmaq.co.uk