Managing the shift to cage-free egg production
Cage-free environments expose hens to more disease-causing organisms due to increased contact with other birds, wild animals and bacteria. Studies indicate that mortality rates...
Antinutrients in feed and their effects on immunity, productivity and health...
Antinutrients of most concern in piglet diets include allergens in feed raw materials, mycotoxins, peptidoglycans and undigested nutrients. Mycotoxins can weaken the gut barrier,...
Europe goes saccharin-free: Innovative sweetener for piglet nutrition
Well-designed sweeteners and flavours can mask off-flavours from plant-based proteins, promote positive feeding behaviour, and ensure sufficient nutrient intake during this vulnerable phase. Historically,...
The relevance of mycotoxin mitigating strategies on dairy farms
When the relevance of mycotoxin mitigating strategies in dairy farms was discussed in the past, the focus was on managing aflatoxin B1 in the...
Mycotoxins as contributors to antibiotic resistance?
Given the widespread presence of Deoxynivalenol in food and animal feed, its potential role in antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat. The combination of...
Managing the health risks of emerging mycotoxins
In recent years, advances in analytical techniques and food safety monitoring have led to a growing body of research focused on emerging mycotoxins (EMs)—a...
Harnessing organic acids to combat moulds and preserve grain quality
Grain, being a living organism, generates heat and moisture during respiration. These conditions can quickly deteriorate grain quality if not properly controlled. Maintaining optimal...
Tackling Fumonisins: A new era in animal health
The alterations caused by fumonisins in cellular metabolism have significant consequences in various tissues. For example, in the intestinal epithelium, inhibition of cell division...
Mycotoxin testing for millers: Ensuring safe and high-quality feed
Mycotoxins, toxic compounds produced by fungi, pose a significant risk to both human health and animal welfare. As millers, it is crucial to understand...
Managing mycotoxin risks in Asia-Pacific aquaculture
Geographical regions also vary in their susceptibility to the different mycotoxin types. For instance, storage mycotoxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin A are of...
