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Mycotoxins are a large group of toxins produced by moulds and they can be very toxic for animals, plants and humans. To date we know of approximately 300 different mycotoxins and data from the UN has shown that mycotoxins are present in more than 30% of the cereals produced worldwide. The challenge with mycotoxicosis is that it is very difficult for the producer to clearly diagnose. However, every poultry producer knows that mycotoxins...
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In scientific publications in the 1980s – 1990s you can find information about the spreading of mycotoxins. But since then, cultivars and agricultural technology have changed, methods of grain storage and grain processing have improved due to the overall progress. Between January 2009 and December 2011, Austrian researchers selected 7049 samples of grain from different continents. The samples were analyzed for the occurrence of aflatoxins (AFB), zearalenone...
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Optivite, a leading manufacturer of natural animal feed additives, will be present at Eurotier 2014 with its own booth number 17B27 at Hall 17.
This year, the company will be holding a free seminar entitled "Unearthing the truth about mycotoxins" on Wednesday...
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Introduction:
Fungi live everywhere, in the air, in water, in soil, on land and on plants and animals. There are a million or more species of fungi and this includes both advantageous and toxigenic fungi. Toxigenic fungi are ubiquitous and, in some cases, apparently have a strong ecological link with animal feed and human food supplies. The natural fungal flora existing in conjunction with...
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1. Factors that interfere in mycotoxin production Mycotoxins are toxic substances that result from secondary metabolism of several strains of filamentous fungi. They are organic compounds with low molecular weight and no immunogeneticity. In tropical and subtropical climates the fungi development is enhanced by factors such as excellent humidity and temperature conditions. Fungi grow and spread well in cereals, especially in peanut, corn, wheat,...
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Introduction The term mycotoxin designates a chemically diverse group of secondary fungal metabolites [1–3], mainly produced by species of the Aspergillus, Penicillium or Fusarium genus [4,5]. Depending on classification, 300–400 mycotoxins are known today [6]. Contamination may occur in the field as well as during (improper) storage and is largely dependent on environmental factors [7,8]. When ingested by...
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Good day, Molds that grew in cornfields over a wide area of Wisconsin last summer and fall arent going away, even though most fields are harvested. Its proving to be a problem with ramifications... Academics like Richard Stroshine of Purdue University are discussing some issues: -For corn in the bin or corn still coming out of the field, its important to and maintain grain moisture below 19. Above 19 molds that can produce mycotoxins can still grow. ...
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Special Nutrients, Inc., produces and markets Additives for animal feeding, will attend the International Poultry Exhibition- integrated by the International Poultry Expo (IPE), International Feed Expo (IFE) and American Meat Institute's International Meat Expo (IME), in Atlanta (Georgia,USA) the week of January 28 - February 1, 2013.
Fernando Tamames III, Manuel Contreras, Eddie Ruiz de Pellón, Andy Nicolau and...
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“Marked by a desire to investigate and learn”- this is the definition of curious in Webster’s dictionary. While this characterization may accurately describe a third grader’s eagerness to learn in the classroom, does it describe the agricultural industry? Curiosity has put men on the moon, sequenced the human genome, seen physicists complete a decades-long search for the Higgs boson and now it has led us to precision nutrition, epigenetics...
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More than 450 industry professionals attended the World Mycotoxin Forum in Rotterdam, Netherlands, last week to discuss the latest technologies in the field of mold and mycotoxins. The conference brought together some of the greatest leaders in the field of mycotoxin management with the ultimate goal of bringing new, innovative solutions to the increasing challenge of mycotoxins.
In his presentation, Dr. Swamy Haladi, global...
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Mycotoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by some fungi as a defence system when they are threatened. Horses are highly exposed to mycotoxins due to the variety of feedstuffs included in their ration. Mycotoxicosis severity depends on duration of exposure, number of mycotoxins in presence, housing conditions and health status of the horses. Mycotoxicosis may lead to immunosuppression, reduction of the athletic performances, cancers, and sudden death. Horse stalls contain high quantity...
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Hurricane Sandy slammed into the East Coast, bringing several inches of rain along with high winds. The coasts of New Jersey and New York took the brunt of this storm, but the Delmarva Peninsula and New England area experienced significant rain and wind as well. Last week, a Nor’easter hit the same area with more rain and high winds, followed by much colder temperatures.
These environmental factors are precursors...
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Mycotoxins are well known for their various adverse effects. They can be carcinogenic, suppress the immune system, adversely affect reproduction and reduce bird performance. They are produced by various fungal species that are able to grow on almost any kind of raw material used in poultry feeds either in the field or during storage. Today, more than 300 different mycotoxins have been identified but only around 40 have been...
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Hello I wish to discuss the research and the testing on which the mycotoxin standards have been based in the USA and the EU. There are many documents relating to what these standards are, but there is hardly any as to what have they been laid upon. If you can give me your suggestion as to how and where can I get access to these, it would be great help! ...
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Grain infected by mold may contain toxic fungal metabolites called mycotoxins. The word mycotoxin was derived from mycotoxicosis, which was a term first used in 1955 to describe diseases of animals caused by fungal toxins. The presence of mycotoxins in feed grains or ingredients may cause illness or death in livestock. Mycotoxins also pose a potential hazard to human health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established an action level of 0.5 parts per billion (ppb) of the...
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Mycotoxins, toxic metabolic by-products of fungi, have received increased attention during the past decade. In recent years, aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 (a group of closely-related mycotoxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus Link ex. Fries.) have been given considerable attention in corn. Although aflatoxins have been reported in corn produced in the Midwest, they have been more commonly found in corn produced in the southeast. Aflatoxins were particularly troublesome in...
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The widespread occurrence of microorganisms in the environment leads to degradation of organic material including grain and feed ingredients. Managing raw materials under adverse climatic conditions is crucial for retaining acceptable feed quality. Grains can develop moulds that produce mycotoxin compounds either prior to harvest or while in storage. High moisture content in grain promotes the development of moulds and mycotoxin production. ...
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Zeranol is a semi-synthetic product derived from the naturally occurring mycotoxin zeralenone. Its administration has been banned within the EU (council directive 96/22/EEC), although its use is still widely permitted in other countries, including the USA. ...
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