MARKET REPORT 78 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced naturally by certain types of moulds (Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium). These moulds can produce mycotoxins in many foodstuffs, such as cereals, oilseeds, nuts, dried fruits, and spices, especially under hot and humid conditions. Mycotoxins pose a significant risk to food safety and animal health. The most widely known mycotoxin species include aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxin, patulin, deoxynivalenol (DON), trichothecene, and zearalenone. These toxins can enter the food chain through contaminated crops or animal products and threaten human health. Aflatoxins, in particular, are harmful to human and animal health and are a critical part of food safety concerns. Therefore, detection and management of mycotoxins are important. Feed mycotoxin binders are feed additives used in mycotoxin management to bind, neutralise and prevent mycotoxins from entering the bloodstream. These binders used in animal feed effectively bind mycotoxins in the gastrointestinal tract of animals and prevent their absorption. Feed Mycotoxin Binders and Global Market Status Mycotoxins, a common problem in livestock farming, have a significant impact on animal health and the profitability of production. In addition, these toxic substances, which can also enter the food chain through animal products, pose a serious risk to human health. Therefore, the management of mycotoxins in livestock farming is extremely important. The need for feed mycotoxin binders, which are widely used to reduce or eliminate the risks posed by mycotoxins, is increasing with global climate change. Forecasts indicate that the global feed mycotoxin binders market will grow at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2023 and 2030, reaching a size of USD 3.49 billion. By Derya Yildiz
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