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1. Introduction Aflatoxins (AF) are secondary metabolites mainly produced by mycotoxigenic fungi of the genus Aspergillus [1]. AFB1 is one of the most extensively studied mycotoxins in humans and in a diverse range of animal species. It is widely acknowledged for its hepatotoxic and immunotoxic properties, and it has been classified as a Group I genotoxic carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) [2]. In sub-tropical and tropical countries, AFB1...
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1. Introduction Mycotoxins are low molecular weight secondary metabolites produced under appropriate humidity and temperature conditions by filamentous fungi that pose serious risks to animal and human health [1]. With over 300 types of mycotoxins identified to date, mycotoxins can accumulate in various feeds and foods and make agricultural products unfit for consumption [2]. However, many mycotoxins remain poorly understood due to limited knowledge of their toxicokinetics and...
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1. Introduction Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most significant wheat diseases and is responsible for causing some of the most severe losses in wheat production [1]. According to existing data released by the FAO [2,3], approximately 25% of harvested grain, including wheat, is contaminated with toxins. The global grain yield in 2018 was 2250 million tons; of this, 800 million tons was wheat, and similar yields have been seen since then, with increasing tendency. Of this...
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Josep García Sirera, Toxin Solutions Manager at Agrimprove/ Special Nutrients explains how Bio-Bantox Plus combines two bentonites—one natural and one processed—to capture the full range of mycotoxins. The dual polarity approach binds both hydrophilic toxins like aflatoxin and lipophilic toxins such as DON or zearalenone. Its lipophilic component also neutralizes pesticides, chemical residues, and endotoxins, making it a complete toxin-binding...
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Dr. Vishwas Sagajkar, DGM Marketing at Venkys India, outlines how shifting weather patterns are driving higher fungal contamination and a surge of multiple mycotoxins in Indian feed ingredients. He highlights the dominance of fumonisin in corn and DDGS, alongside other recurring toxins such as aflatoxin, ochratoxin, citrinin, and T2. ...
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The study, "Detoxification of emerging mycotoxins in broiler chickens using an innovative liquid anti-mycotoxins solution," authored by Yusuf Barah, Antonio De la Redia, Guilia Perucatti, Raquel Codina, Giulia Marchesini, J. C. Piantanida, and Iñaki de la Roza , published in Veterinaria (Montevideo), 51, supl. 1 DOI: 10.29155/VET.51.supl3 , addresses the persistent challenge of mycotoxin exposure in poultry production.
The research aimed to evaluate the...
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I. INTRODUCTION Clay minerals and yeast fractions are regarded as effective tools for the prevention of the negative effects of toxic compounds in animal feed and production (Kubena et al., 1990; Lillehoj et al., 2016; M’Sadeq et al., 2015; Phillips et al., 1988). Clays and yeast fractions, when added to animal feeds, can adsorb certain toxic materials in the gastrointestinal tract of the animals, reducing their bioavailability. Dietary supplementation with clays has been shown...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM explains how international regulatory standards are raising the bar for feed safety, particularly in exports. Vignati also shares how VICAM’s solutions empower producers of all sizes with the data they need to make safer, smarter decisions. ...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM speaks about the benefits of using this technology for mycotoxin detection in the feed ...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM explains the effectiveness of lateral flow strips for onsite feed testing. “It’s plug-and-play. Fast, simple, and reliable enough to act.” ...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM shares how a small feed mill in Arkansas recovered from a contamination crisis using on-site mycotoxin testing. ...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM breaks down key strategies to detect and manage mycotoxins in feed ...
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Prof. Chung-Feng Chiang (University of Science and Technology, Taiwan) highlights the serious challenge of mycotoxin contamination in imported animal feed ingredients, which negatively impacts livestock growth, immune function, and reproduction. ...
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Ricardo Rauber (Vetinova) explains how he considers contamination and prevalence to assess risk and make decisions regarding mycotoxin management, in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA.
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Andrew J. Vignati, Sales Account manager at VICAM, discusses an end-to-end approach to mycotoxin testing using lateral flow strip tests—covering both incoming ingredients and finished feeds...
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Andrew J. Vignati, Sales Account Manager at VICAM, discusses the importance of an end-to-end approach using lateral flow strip tests, covering both incoming ingredients and finished feeds...
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Aldo Rossi (Amlan) highlights how important it is to bind toxins quickly to protect the animal in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Feed additives play a crucial role in the livestock industry by enhancing animal health, productivity, and overall efficiency. These additives are designed to improve feed utilization, support growth, and prevent diseases, which are essential components of sustainable animal farming. By ensuring optimal nutrition and...
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The so called Mycotoxins are not a new subject to Indian poultry industry. Perhaps, it is not an overstatement to say that Indian poultry feed millers, integrators and farmers understand mycotoxin challenges much better than their counterparts from the other countries. This is due to the extensive applied research carried on mycotoxins in poultry as well as high occurrence of aflatoxicosis in the field. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of molds and their presence in the raw...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated the Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Human Foods Compliance Program to include the monitoring of additional mycotoxins of regulatory interest in human foods, specifically T-2/HT-2 toxins and zearalenone. The updated compliance program also reflects the transition by FDA regulatory laboratories to a ...
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