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Join Colin Lee, VICAM Canada Sales Representative, as he delves into the intricate methodologies utilized by Canadian laboratories for comprehensive mycotoxin testing. Also, he points out the benefits of Vicam’s Immunoaffinity Columns...
Fernando Tamames (Special Nutrients) and Edgar G. Rule (Agrimate) speak about the benefits of using proven mycotoxins binders in The Philippines...
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi, which are also commonly known as molds. Fungi that produce mycotoxins of veterinary importance grow on a variety of substrates including grains and grain by-products that may be used as ingredients in pet foods. These fungal metabolites do not serve any known physiologic function in the mold itself. There are several of these secondary fungal metabolites produced by a variety of molds growing on a variety of grains in many climatic regions of the...
To ease public concern over possible health threats in pet food, the Council of Agriculture (COA) said that its recent tests of the aflatoxin levels in about 100 types of dog and cat food showed that all products were safe for consumption.
"In January we sampled most brands of dry dog and cat food on the market for aflatoxin levels and found all to be within safety standards," said Hsu Tien-lai, director of the council's Department of Animal Industry. The COA...