NEWS 8 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2023 Mycotoxins, a poisonous chemical found in the corn used in pet foods, are causing animal sickness and irreparable brand damage. To solve this issue, SORTEX LumoVision, a solution developed by Swiss technology group Bühler, uses the spectral scale to kick out mold from pet food, keeping the costs of market recall down and pets safe. In 2021, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) alerted customers of fatal levels of aflatoxin, a strand of mycotoxin that attacks the liver, found in 1,000 lots of pet food. From the bad batch, it is reported that 130 dogs died. This statistic provoked lawsuits and anger from dog owners and the wider industry. However, the damage of mycotoxin contamination does not stop there. Financial costs and damage to health are not the only repercussions of mycotoxin contamination. Once the media are aware of the situation, brand image can take a significant hit. For consumers, it takes a lot to repair trust in a brand, and while brand damage is difficult to measure, this can further cost companies millions in lifetime value. Before the LumoVision, contaminated grain would have been disposed of in large amounts. During testing, if the batch has a high concentration of mycotoxin, in many cases, the entire batch is destroyed. In fact, as few as 2 highly contaminated grains in 10,000 can render an entire batch unsafe. he Food and Drug Association (FDA) estimate that USD932 million is lost per year to crops contaminated with mycotoxin. Read more >> Bühler offers solution to reduce mycotoxin levels in pet food Anpario’s Optomega product range is renowned for helping producers to deliver omega-3 enriched milk, meat, and eggs, as well as supporting livestock fertility and other crucial biological functions. To date, Anpario has focused on utilizing fish oils to develop these products, however, the company has announced a move to an alternative, sustainable omega-3 source – microalgae. “To ensure we are providing customers with the best quality products, Anpario has been focussing on the development of new effective and sustainable omega-3 alternatives,” explained Andrew Jackson, Anpario’s Commercial Director. “Due to dietary restrictions for farmed fish, there has been a reduction seen in the levels of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, present in the final oils. When combined with significant market price movement, seeking alternative omega-3 sources and revaluating the product range ensures both value and quality are maintained for customers”. Read more>> Anpario moves from fish oil to microalgae with Optomega Algae
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