INTERVIEW FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2025 71 Conducting comprehensive mycotoxin analyses on feed ingredients before production is strongly recommended. Utilizing Cargill's mycotoxin analysis database, which contains over 400,000 results for 40+ countries and all major animal nutrition ingredients, can help optimize this control plan. This daily-updated database provides valuable information on the evolving contamination of key raw materials, enabling risk assessment and informed sourcing decisions. This proactive approach allows for strategic ingredient selection to minimize overall mycotoxin load. However, mycotoxin contamination is almost inevitable. It is therefore crucial to be able to quantify the impact of mycotoxin contamination. To do this, Cargill offers a science-based impact calculator that uses the level of mycotoxin contamination to estimate the loss of performance and the financial impacts of mycotoxins. This tool is a significant step forward in implementing the right solutions, as it also provides ROI and the financial net benefit of using the appropriate Notox™ AMA. When contamination is unavoidable and performance impacts are significant, incorporating a well-developed anti-mycotoxin agent is pivotal. However, it is essential to select an AMA validated against the specific mycotoxins present and administer it at the appropriate dosage for optimal efficacy, as not all solutions offer equal protection, particularly against challenging mycotoxins like DON. Additionally, utilizing microbiome assessment platforms like Galleon™ can help monitor gut health and evaluate the effectiveness of mycotoxin management strategies in real-time. This integrated approach of combining analytical tools, the impact calculator, proven AMA solutions, and specialized expertise, provides a comprehensive framework for protecting poultry flocks from the performance-limiting and health-damaging effects of mycotoxins, supporting sustainable production and profitability. Finally, what would you like to add? We encourage anyone who wants to manage their mycotoxin risks in a proven way to reach out to us today. I would also like to remind that Notox™ is only approved for use in certain geographies, end uses, and/or at certain usage levels. Readers who would like to learn more information on specific products in their location can reach out to their local Cargill animal nutrition representative. About Thomas Pecqueur Thomas Pecqueur is part of the global Micronutrition & Health Solution team in Cargill Animal Nutrition. Pecqueur is responsible of enhancing current product offerings, designing innovative anti-mycotoxin solutions, and delivering mycotoxins technical training to Cargill customers and employees, all aimed at optimizing customer intimacy. Originally from France, Thomas Pecqueur lives in Canada and has a Master of Science in Agronomy with a specialization in animal production and nutrition. He joined Provimi/Cargill in 2009 in France as a multi-species nutritionist, focusing on optimizing formulations for premixes and minerals. Pecqueur later moved to Canada to join the ruminant technical team, where he led the development of internal ration balancing software and supported the sales team with training, troubleshooting, and on-farm tools.
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