Mycotoxins

An increased prevalence and occurrence of mycotoxins will lead to unpredictable food and feed safety issues, and huge economic repercussions for its members. Photo: Canva

18-06 | News

COCERAL Mycotoxins Survey: Warns of challenges for cereal sector

New research shows that moderate DON exposure will impact laying hens' production performance and egg quality. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

30-05 | Article

Impact of moderate DON exposure on laying hen performance

Photo: Canva

24-05 | News

Persistent mycotoxin threat across many regions during first quarter

Russian researchers have found that feeding lactating cows with fodder containing mycotoxins had an adverse effect on several milk quality indicators. Photo: Canva

02-05 | News

Influence of mycotoxins on milk quality indicators in cows

Mycotoxin consumption by pigs at levels both below and above regulatory guidelines could negatively affect their growth performance. Photo: Alltech

03-04 | Article

Understanding mycotoxin presence in pig feeds

A plasma stepping technology that was developed could also be a key improvement for the malting barley industry as the cold plasma treatment gave a boost to the grain germination. Photo: Canva

25-03 | News

Plasma treatment reduces mycotoxins in grains

A recent study has shown that the addition of an anti-mycotoxin blend minimizes the adverse effects caused by mycotoxin contaminated feed of nursery pigs. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-03 | Article

The impact of an anti-mycotoxin blend on the health of nursery pigs

Current legislation does not consider the multiple dynamics and potential interactions between co-occurring groups of mycotoxins. Photo: Shutterstock

15-03 | Article

Analytical challenges of modified and multi-mycotoxin contamination

Long-term feed storage bears the risk of bacterial contamination and the emergence of moulds, producing mycotoxins, the scientists have said. Photo: Canva

06-03 | News

Gas sterilisation of feed proposed as alternative to heat treatment

Various analytical methods are used for mycotoxin detection in livestock feed. Photo: Shutterstock

29-02 | Article

Mycotoxin detection methods in livestock feed

Belgian grain harvest also much smaller

Ongoing mycotoxin risks in key regions, survey finds

20-11 | Analysis

Amino acids markets: Uncertainty as Chinese lysine anti-dumping probe continues