"Don't put aflatoxin corn out for the deer even though it probably won't kill them, because it can kill smaller animals that get into it," Stewart said. Depending on the level of aflatoxin and how much is eaten, large mammals such as white-tailed deer can experience weight loss, anemia and reproductive problems.

Can animals eat moldy corn?

Moldy corn is not an uncommon occurrence and does not preclude the grain from being harvested as livestock feed. However, identifica- tion of the mold and analysis for any associated mycotoxins is essential to formulating diets that are safe for all classes of beef cattle.

Will deer eat soggy corn?

They will definately eat it. I used to work at a grain elevator in college and I would scoop the bottom of the leg and take old wet corn out and put in front of a cam.