ISSUE FOCUS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 37 In general, studies of EMs toxicity in livestock animals show that adverse effects in farm animals are often caused only at concentrations well above the levels commonly found in the field. Nevertheless, exposing livestock to feeds with co-occurring EMs and regulated mycotoxins at moderate to low levels can yield synergistic or additive effects. MITIGATION STRATEGIES Strategies to protect animal production from the effects of emerging mycotoxins largely mirror those used against traditional mycotoxins. The 2 primary approaches are biotransformation and binding: • Biotransformation involves breaking down the mycotoxin molecule into metabolites that are either non-toxic or significantly less harmful to the animal. However, due to the relatively recent attention being given to emerging mycotoxins, there are currently no commercial products that specifically target these compounds through biotransformation. • Binding agents have shown some success in mitigating the effects of traditional mycotoxins. However, the lipophilic nature of many EMs makes them poorly suited for adsorption by common natural claybased binders. As an alternative, organic or inorganic binders already available on the market—designed for more lipophilic traditional mycotoxins—may offer a promising solution for mitigating the impact of EMs. An anti-mycotoxin functional feed ingredient like Agrimprove’s Mycoad AZ or the Vitafix range prevents absorption into the animal’s gastrointestinal tract and the consequent toxic effects. In conclusion, even at low concentrations, EMs— especially when co-occurring—can negatively affect animal health and performance. There is an urgent need for cumulative risk assessments and effective mitigation strategies to manage the health risks associated with simultaneous exposure to multiple mycotoxins. A binder like Mycoad AZ or the Vitafix range offers significant organ protection against a wide range of traditional and emerging mycotoxins. Supplant D Powerful protection against toxins • Absorbs a spectrum of mycotoxins • Optimal health and performance agrimprove.com Mycoad AZ
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