Alltech 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis reveals rising mycotoxin threats across key feed ingredients, driven by climate variability and regional harvest conditions. The report highlights import-related risks, offering critical insights for proactive mycotoxin management.
Alltech, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition, has released the results of its 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis. Now in its 5th edition, this report uses data from the Alltech Harvest Analysis to provide Asian feed and livestock producers with the insights needed to optimize nutritional strategies in the coming months.
“The Alltech 2026 Asia Import Risk Analysis translates harvest data from Europe and the Americas into critical insights for Asia’s import-dependent markets,” said Nick Adams, commercial director of Alltech’s Technology Group. “With climate pressures and rising mycotoxin levels in corn and forages, imported ingredients carry compounded risks. This report equips producers with the knowledge to navigate this complex landscape, enabling proactive management to protect animal health and performance.”
KEY THEMES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2025 HARVEST, BY REGION:
Europe: 2025 mycotoxin risk was driven by prolonged spring-summer drought followed by late rainfall, which increased fungal pressure, delayed harvests and created strong regional variability. Overall, livestock impact depended strongly on species sensitivity and combined exposure to multiple mycotoxins. This highlights the importance of assessing both toxin levels and co-occurrence, rather than single contaminants alone.
United States: The 2025 mycotoxin profile in corn was shaped by contrasting weather stresses, with excessive rainfall in western regions and drought in the east. Overall risk shifted westward compared with 2024. With stressed crops entering storage, post-harvest management and storage conditions are expected to play an increasingly important role in determining mycotoxin exposure.
Canada: Samples collected in 2025 revealed widespread multitoxin contamination, especially in corn silage. Deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone and T2-HT2 toxins remained prevalent. Peak levels doubled compared with 2024, increasing overall risk across most provinces.
Brazil: The 2025 corn mycotoxin profile was driven mainly by high levels of fumonisins and deoxynivalenol (DON), with zearalenone and T2-HT2 toxins also present, confirming widespread multi-mycotoxin exposure. Overall risk was generally lower for broilers and dairy cows but moderate for grow-finish pigs, highlighting species sensitivity.
The report also contains risk assessments for individual species, such as broilers, grow/finish pigs and dairy cows. These assessments underscore the need for proactive management strategies, with effective mitigation tools more important than ever.
