Managing mycotoxins for maximum productivity of beef and dairy cattle

Managing mycotoxins for maximum productivity of beef and dairy cattle

Mycotoxins are toxic to the rumen microbes before being toxic to the cow, leading to reduced microbial activity. Reduced microbial activity results in a...

Endotoxin damages: The solution to revolutionize livestock health and production sustainability

In the intricate realm of livestock production, the battle against endotoxins is not merely a challenge but a crucial factor for maintaining animal health...
Decoding mycotoxin risks: Commitment to poultry productivity

Decoding mycotoxin risks: Commitment to poultry productivity

Understanding the nuanced impact of mycotoxin contaminations on animal performance and health is paramount. To address this, Cargill analysed over 110 scientific articles to...
Leaky gut and the cost of inflammation

Leaky gut and the cost of inflammation

Leaky gut was once all about pH but understanding now revolves around the wider impacts of microbiology, endocrinology, physiology and immunology. What is the...
Navigating mycotoxin challenges in ruminants

Navigating mycotoxin challenges in ruminants

Mycotoxins pose risks to ruminant health due to their varied diet. Identifying issues is challenging, given nonspecific symptoms and the multitude of factors that...
Mycotoxin Binder is a Misnomer!

Mycotoxin Binder is a Misnomer!

Mycotoxin Binder is a misnomer. This term only covers mycotoxin sequestering mode of action (MOA) without any reference to other technologies in use today....
Mycotoxins and endotoxins: Are there any synergisms at stake?

Mycotoxins and endotoxins: Are there any synergisms at stake?

Currently the industry is aware of mycotoxins and their detrimental effects on animals. Hence in practice, toxin binders are applied and seem to solve...
Understanding mycotoxin risk and the impact on egg and chick quality

Understanding mycotoxin risk and the impact on egg and chick quality

In broiler-breeder operations, profitability greatly depends on the quality of the egg and on fertility and hatchability. Mycotoxins have been found to be toxigenic...
The impact of crude fibre on litter quality and animal performance

The impact of crude fibre on litter quality and animal performance

Raw fibre concentrates could be a powerful tool to control the wet litter syndrome. When applying feedstuffs with a high raw fiber concentration to...
The essential nutrients that drive fiber digestibility

The essential nutrients that drive fiber digestibility

Fiber digestibility is a primary driver of feed efficiency, yielding performance, economic and sustainability benefits for dairy producers. Recently, extensive progress has been made...