ISSUE FOCUS 40 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE May 2025 and non-buffered organic acids provides a holistic solution that inhibits the growth of mould and yeast while preventing quality degradation in grains. The product’s blend of organic acids lowers the pH, creating an unfavourable environment for microorganisms, including those responsible for mycotoxin contamination, such as Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, and Aspergillus chevalieri. By disrupting microbial metabolism, the product effectively diminishes mycotoxin production and spoilage, prolongs grain shelf life, and improves storage safety. The effectiveness of Fylax Grain has been validated in both laboratory and field settings. Figure 1 illustrates its influence on the germination of spores and mycelial growth of the mycotoxin-producing mould Aspergillus chevalieri. Moreover, the application of Fylax Grain to stored barley successfully lowered mould and yeast populations to below detectable levels, as demonstrated in Figures 2 and 3. To further improve grain preservation, innovative organic acid treatments such as Fylax Grain can be effortlessly combined with enhanced storage management. This collaboration guarantees that grain quality is effectively protected under various conditions, providing a thorough and dependable solution to the difficulties of grain storage. CONCLUSION Successful grain storage requires a holistic strategy to address environmental and microbial issues, par0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000 60000 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total Area [μm2] Time (h) Control FG 0.25% Figure 1. Mycelia growth of A. chevalieri over a 24-hour treatment in presence of Fylax Grain (FG) Figure 2. Average yeast counts on grain at day 7 after treatment with Fylax Grain Figure 3. Average mould counts on grain on day 14 after treatment with Fylax Grain Yeasts 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 Grain untreated 4,000 100 1.0 kg/mT Fylax Grain Microbial counts (cfu/g) Moulds Grain untreated 100 25,000 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 1.0 kg/mT Fylax Grain Microbial counts (cfu/g)
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