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INTRODUCTIONA Rising Call To ActionAs government-mandated and industry-driven hazard identification and prevention efforts become standard operating procedure for an expanding cross-section of the global feed industry, the need of its diverse stakeholders for fast, easy, cost-effective access to reliable aflatoxin data continues to intensify. Recognition of aflatoxins as a chemical hazard of very ...
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IntroductionGlobally, the ever-increasing demand for protein consumption (via meat production) in a sustainable manner, requires further reduction of the overall production cost. Feed cost remains key to this. However, variability of raw material costs and the complex load of mycotoxins contamination continue to negatively impact productivity. On top of that, animal health and ...
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Todd Applegate (University of Georgia) discussed the effect of mycotoxins on digestibility and the use of binders, among other subjects, during IPPE 2019 in Atlanta, USA.
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IntroductionMaize is an important staple food in most countries in Africa including West Africa (Shiferaw et al., 2011) where infants being weaned off mothers’ milk rely mostly on maize flour for nutrition. Maize is often invaded by Aspergillus fungal species before and after harvest and in storage. Aspergillus species are commonly found in the soil, which acts as source of primary inoculum ...
Article published the September 15, 2011
The question of which mycotoxin test method is best for your needs has no one-size-fits-all answer. To ensure the best return on investment, your decision-making process should weigh the accuracy, precision, and reliability of the methods under consideration against the specific demands of your applications and your industry and market priorities. The following review of longstanding and emerging ...
Article published the September 15, 2011
Long recognized as the cleanup method of choice for traditional instrumental methods of mycotoxin analysis, immunoaffinity column chromatography has continued to evolve into an increasingly powerful and versatile tool for a wide range of rapid quantitative applications.
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In response to emerging mycotoxicological concerns and regulatory challenges, VICAM continues t ...
Article published the September 15, 2011
Batch Screening vs. Individual Lot Testing
Batch sampling and testing with ELISA kits has long been a popular solution to the practical challenges of monitoring and documenting mycotoxin levels in incoming shipments of raw materials intending for export or food and feed products. The appeal of this strategy stems from its budget and efficiency advantages. By running a large number of samples from ...
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