ISO accreditation awarded to Alltech’s European mycotoxin laboratory
This objective, third-party assessment distinguishes the managerial and technical requirements of the lab and ensures the accuracy and impartiality of analytical results.
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Aflatoxin in feed with modified yeast cell wall extract on growth and health of nursery pigs
The use of a yeast cell wall extract reduce the negative impact of low levels of aflatoxin on feed intake in nursery pigs.
BIOMIN to launch Mycofix® 5.0 - the most complete mycotoxin risk management solution to date
BIOMIN will unveil Mycofix® 5.0, a fully re-formulated, all-in-one mycotoxin risk management solution for livestock at the VIV Asia 2015 in Bangkok.
Clinical case: Mycotoxin poisoning
Fertility problems with variable reproductive performances were detected. Also, ear and tail necroses appear in nurseries, and continuous diarrhoea cases and rectal prolapses in the fattenings.
Mycotoxins in pig production. Definition, classification and toxic effects
Given the complexity of the problem caused by mycotoxins in pig production, we must come up with a preventive strategy in order to attain a contamination level that is as low as possible.
Feeds contaminated with aflatoxins detected in Holland and Germany
The German and Dutch authorities have informed of the presence of feeds containing maize contaminated with aflatoxins.
Sampling for contaminants in animal feed
The aim of the video is to present facts about sampling of microbiological and chemical contaminants that may be present in animal feed and make them more readily available for people working in the feed industry. The video is based upon work with Salmonella and mycotoxins in the EU-project Biotracer.
Mycotoxin binder used in contaminated diets on growing pig performance
The use of a commercial mycotoxin binder improves growth performance of pigs fed contaminated diets with deoxynivalenol.
Alltech Makes Three-Pointer at World Mycotoxin Forum-IUPAC
The conference brought together some of the greatest leaders in the field of mycotoxin management with the ultimate goal to bring new, innovative solutions to the increasing challenge of mycotoxins.
Thompson’s tip: Mycotoxin warning
After the appallingly wet weather of our latest ‘summer’, high levels of mycotoxins in this year’s wheat crops are forecast.
FDA approves blending of corn containing aflatoxin
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Department’s request to allow corn containing more than 20 parts per billion (ppb) of aflatoxin to be blended with corn with lower levels or no aflatoxin for animal feed.
Clinical case: Acute gastric ulcers
This case describes an acute outbreak of gastric ulcers in pigs of 30-40 kg live weight that affected 38 farms throughout a year and that presented mortalities from a 5% up to a 40% depending on the severity of the cases.
Interaction of Bordetella bronchiseptica, Pasteurella multocida, and fumonisin B1 in the porcine respiratory tract
These results indicate that, when combined with dual infection by B. bronchiseptica and P. multocida, dietary exposure of pigs to FB1 toxin raises the risk of pneumonia.
Alltech launches Mycotoxin Management Programme
Alltech, world leaders in the development of natural feed supplements and nutrition, has launched an integrated Mycotoxin Management Programme designed to detect and address the risk caused by more than 37 types of mycotoxin within the supply chain.
AgroFarm 2012 featuring 270 exhibitors from 23 countries
From 7 to 9 February 2012 in Moscow - Russia’s leading trade exhibition for modern animal husbandry and breeding continues to grow - more than 40 side event.
Vomitoxin concentration in nursery pig diets and the effectiveness of commercial products to mitigate its effects
The use of mycotoxins absorbents in sever vomitoxin contaminated diets may reduce the negative impact of vomitoxin on piglet performance.