Mycotoxin risk and mitigation measures
Success in the battle against mycotoxins is driven by developing informed and targeted plans that quickly identify and anticipate mycotoxin threat levels. Therefore, we...
Countering the mycotoxin challenge
Natural toxins produced by moulds on animal feedstuffs are increasing worldwide –partly as a result of climate change – and nutritionists are taking their...
IFIF launches updated Feed Safety E-learning Training
International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) has launched an updated version of its popular e-learning course ‘Good Production Practices in the Feed Industry’, an online...
FDA approves mycotoxin degrading ingredient of DSM
DSM Animal Nutrition and Health announced the FDA approval of a novel enzyme, fumonisin esterase, to help poultry producers manage mycotoxins in feed.
DSM, a...
Should we worry about mycotoxins in dairy cows?
Unlike what is perceived in the animal industry, the risk of mycotoxin exposure is the highest for dairy cows. Their TMR contains not only...
Guidance on how to register a mycotoxin binder
The presence of mycotoxins in feed has a negative impact on animal production, animal health, and potentially, consumer health. It has been found that...
Production with optimal moisture or more expensive raw materials?
Due to moisture losses, feed mills are selling feed which is costing them more and not necessarily providing better performance at farm level. In...
Practical use of hand-held NIR to evaluate the quality of incoming...
NIR instruments can be used for several applications within the feed manufacturing process. Sending samples to a laboratory at a different location however can...
PerkinElmer expands salmonella testing portfolio with Solus One™
PerkinElmer, Inc. has launched a pet food testing extension to its Solus One™ Salmonella testing kit. The new product extension is designed to provide...
Annual DSM Mycotoxin Survey points to high risk level
Royal DSM has released latest annual DSM Mycotoxin Survey results detailing the occurrence of fungal metabolite contaminants in feed crops and the potential risks...
