Tag: mycotoxins
New Research: Mycotoxins cost poultry farms £150k
Highlighting the impact of mycotoxins on the environmental and economic sustainability of the global poultry industry, new research led by Queen's University Belfast reveals...
Antinutrients in feed and their effects on immunity, productivity and health of swine
Antinutrients of most concern in piglet diets include allergens in feed raw materials, mycotoxins, peptidoglycans and undigested nutrients. Mycotoxins can weaken the gut barrier,...
Global experts unite to shed light on mycotoxins in new book
A Senior Researcher at Schothorst Feed Research (SFR), Dr. Regiane R. Santos recently edited a book entitled “Mycotoxins: From Field to Feed”, summarizing knowledge based...
Poultry gut health and performance: The mycotoxin challenge
Mycotoxins have profound and detrimental effects on the intestinal microbiota of poultry. One of the primary effects of mycotoxins, particularly deoxynivalenol (DON), is that...
Mycotoxins Unmasked: New insights for animal producers
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Harvest analysis shows rising mycotoxin risks for corn
According to Alltech’s 2024 U.S. Harvest Analysis, the mycotoxin risk for corn grain and corn silage is higher in all regions of the country...
Selko reveals 2024 Global Mycotoxin Review findings
Selko unveiled findings from its 2024 Global Mycotoxin Review, which analysed samples including grains, byproducts and protein meals, during its webinar. The review offers...
Building and boosting the immunity shield of pigs
Adequate nutrition is fundamental for developing a strong immune system in pigs, which is the basis for high performance. By focusing on the appropriate...
Mycotoxins pose an unseen risk to calf development
Mycotoxins are concentrated on the seeds, placing swine and poultry production at a higher risk, however, calves are particularly vulnerable owing to their underdeveloped...
The Silent Saboteurs: Identifying and combating mycotoxins in dairy production
Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, can be a silent threat to dairy cows, impacting their immunocompetence and productivity. Understanding these toxins and...
