Mycotoxins

The mycotoxins commonly found in pet food include aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and the fusarium mycotoxins and tremorgenic mycotoxins. Photo: Canva

03-04-2023 | In-depth

Mycotoxins in pet food

As herbivores, horses are continuously exposed to various mycotoxins and as post-gastric fermenters, they are susceptible to mycotoxins as monogastric animals. Photo: Canva

16-03-2023 | In-depth

Major mycotoxins: Risks for equine industry

DON contamination continues to plague agricultural commodities around the globe. Photo: Peter Roek

27-02-2023 | Article

Enzymes for the biodetoxification of DON

Low mycotoxin doses were found to induce an inflammatory response, while elevated levels induced immunosuppression.

10-02-2023 | Article

Effects of mycotoxins on the immune system of animals

Photo: Canva

10-02-2023 | Article

Could mycotoxins be responsible for the next pandemic?

Photo: Canva

23-01-2023 | News

DSM World Mycotoxin Survey 2023

Mycotoxins are produced by certain species of moulds and are a big concern for livestock producers as they can influence feed quality and subsequent animal health and performance. Photo: Chris McCullough

12-12-2022 | News

Livestock farmers warned over mycotoxin levels in feed grains

Feed is one of the largest costs in the poultry industry. Low-quality feed and mycotoxin contamination in feedstuffs adversely affect poultry health, welfare, and production performance. Photo: Henk Riswick

16-11-2022 | Article

Impact of mycotoxins on poultry – an overview

08:55 | Article

Impact of diet on epigenetic alteration of mammary gland in dairy cows

Belgian grain harvest also much smaller

Ongoing mycotoxin risks in key regions, survey finds