ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2026 81 Q1 2026 Mycotoxin Prediction by Country % Probability Range of Contamination (ppb) % Probability Range of Contamination (ppb) Poland/Maize/DON France/Maize/ZEA Month Jan 2026 828 1061 826 152 - 1440 217 - 1408 210 - 1355 5.28 1.09 4.01 35.12 18.25 36.46 53.58 69.21 56.01 4.30 11.28 2.64 0.0 0.0 0.0 Feb 2026 Mar 2026 Jan 2026 533 735 503 8 - 1160 56 - 1387 109 - 989 1.99 1.06 1.52 5.31 2.89 4.83 7.24 4.12 7.87 25.29 16.54 32.35 53.79 71.93 50.43 Feb 2026 Mar 2026 Predicted Average (ppb) 90% CI (ppb) Month Predicted Average (ppb) 90% CI (ppb) <250 <50 50 to 150 >150 to 250 >250 to 500 >500 250 to 750 >750 to 1500 >1500 to 3500 >3500 Figure 3. Predictive models can provide a snapshot of regional challenges and help feed mixers plan mitigation efforts. Results from the enhanced model can inform action plans for feed production in regions of concern. Early analysis in Poland suggests that DON will be present in most maize, while producers in France may consider steps to protect reproductive health in breeding herds and incorporate ZEN-targeted mitigation efforts into diets and management plans. In Latin America, FUM are the most common high intensity threat, while DON is predicted to be an industrial risk in the milling and ethanol sectors, which would influence DDGS contamination levels. ADDRESSING EMERGING AND MASKED MYCOTOXINS Emerging and masked mycotoxins remain a concern, and enniatins are gaining attention. As the most common emerging mycotoxin in some regions, enniatins have been detected in a range of feed ingredients including barley, oats, and wheat. Enniatins have been found to increase the toxicity of other mycotoxins, including DON and ZEN, even when other toxins are only present in low levels. It is possible enniatins could be responsible when animals have unexplained diarrhoea, or when producers observe increases in FCR, declines in average daily gain, or issues with reproductive health, said Dr. Haladi. The TOXO-XL broad-spectrum mycotoxin mitigation product has been found to help manage enniatins and other emerging mycotoxins. Overall, analyses, findings, and predictive modelling demonstrate the prevalence of mycotoxins and remind producers to be aware of threats in local feed ingredients as well as those imported. Research continues to demonstrate animal sensitivity to different mycotoxins, including new findings that highlight a negative response in poultry to feeds containing DON and FUM. “Understanding the specific mycotoxin risks in your raw materials and finished feeds is essential. It enables producers to select the right mitigation strategies at the right time—protecting animal health, performance, and business outcomes,” said Dr. Haladi. Both the English and Spanish recordings of the 2025 Global Mycotoxin Review are available by registering on the Trouw Nutrition website.
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