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Not all dairy farms are aflatoxin-free yet
Of the approximately 500 dairy farms that came under surveillance last week for receiving aflatoxin-contaminated concentrates, several dozen have not yet been released. This was reported by various parties in the feed and dairy industries. Last week, the expectation was that everyone would have new feed within a week and would hopefully be allowed to supply milk again.
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It's unclear why it's taking a little longer than expected. Feed supplier Agrifirm cites product availability and logistical capacity. Another source reports that there was confusion again last weekend regarding a batch of feed.
Affected dairy farms must not only receive different feed, but the cows' milk must also be "clean" again (and therefore no longer contain traces of aflatoxin) before milk can be sent to the dairy.
Dairy companies are unhappy with what they consider the slow handling of the problem, yet they are pleased that no contaminated product reached consumers. Otherwise, the damage would have been far greater than it is now, although various claims will now also be filed with the feed sector.