NEWS 14 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE August 2025 dsm-firmenich unveiled its World Mycotoxin Survey – January to June 2025, one of the most comprehensive global reports on mycotoxin prevalence and risk. With over 10,000 samples analyzed across 80+ countries, this report delivers critical insights into contamination levels, co-occurrence patterns, and regional risk profiles. The report is aimed at helping the feed industry make informed decisions and protect animal health, as well as product quality. Mycotoxins produced by fungi contaminate a wide variety of feed ingredients and have costly negative consequences, affecting the health, performance, welfare and profitability of farm animals across the world. From a global perspective, the prevalence of mycotoxins in animal feed materials in the first half of 2025 continued to pose a risk to animal farming. The types of risks varied by region and commodity. H1 Highlights from the report include: • North America: Livestock is at high risk of exposure to Deoxynivalenol (DON) and Zearalenone (ZEN), with occurrence rates of 78% and 83%, respectively. • Central & South America: There is a high risk related to Fumonisins (FUM), with average contamination levels around 2,000 ppb. • South Asia and China/Taiwan: These regions continue to show high risk, consistent with previous years. In South Asia, the main threat is Aflatoxins, detected in 85% of samples. In the China/Taiwan region, Fumonisins (FUM) were found in 98% of samples. • Europe: In Central Europe, DON shows a high prevalence at 85%, while Southern Europe faces challenges with Aflatoxins (54%) and FUM (76%). The H1 report also includes advanced analytical methods, species-specific risk indicators, and year-over-year comparisons. Read more>> dsm-firmenich unveils animal feed mycotoxin risks for H1 2025 Wayne-Sanderson Farms announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art feed mill at the company’s Danville Complex in Arkansas, USA. The $43 million facility is designed to produce more than 8,500 tons of feed per week, supporting 130 family farm partners throughout the region. Company leaders and team members were joined by state and local dignitaries on July 9th, 2025, for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony. “The opening of our new Danville feed mill represents a major investment in the long-term success of our company and the local farming community,” said Kevin McDaniel, President and CEO of Wayne-Sanderson Farms. “This facility enhances our operational efficiency, supports the family farms at the heart of our supply chain, and reinforces our commitment to sustainable poultry production in Arkansas.” Read more>> Wayne-Sanderson Farms opens new high-tech feed mill Photo: Wayne-Sanderson Farms
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