Mycotoxins are highly toxic secondary metabolic products of moulds. Mycotoxin producing moulds damage crops, which can cause high economic losses, at all levels of food and feed production.
Poultry are also sensitive to mycotoxins, with different types having different toxic effects. Aflatoxins are the most immunosuppressive toxins; however, broiler chickens are less sensitive than other poultry, for example ducks, geese or turkeys. Type A trichothecenes (T- toxin, HT-2 toxin, diacetoxyscirpenol) are of major concern to poultry industries and cause economic losses in terms of productivity. They are highly toxic for poultry, especially for chickens due to their very low LD50. In particular, T-2 toxin reduces feed intake, body weight, quality of breeding eggs and causes oral lesions. Young chicks and turkey poults are highly sensitive to ochratoxins. These nephrotoxins can suppress feed intake, growth and egg production; as well as causing poor eggshell quality. Signs of exposure to fumonisins are immune suppression, decreased body weight and average daily weight gain as well as increased gizzard weights. In comparison to other species like pigs, poultry appear to be less affected by zearalenone, whilst combinations of mycotoxins can cause significant losses regarding fertility and hatchability.
From the crop to the feed, mycotoxin production is a cumulative process. It is controlled by several factors, the most important being climatic conditions and the agronomic practices during crop growth.
However, each mycotoxin has its own model of development, meaning that every year the crops are contaminated differently, both in terms of quantity and mycotoxin type. The risk is therefore ever-present, and ever-changing.
A holistic approach is needed to identify the risk and adopt the best strategy. Customers across the globe have been successfully working with our mycotoxin management program for decades. We offer you an integral approach by going through all the steps of the chain.
Our MycoMan range of services allow you to identify your risks – from the raw materials to the animals.
Our solutions Unike Plus, Unike and Toxy-Nil are protecting your animal. Providing cost effective to a maximal protection, against a broad spectrum of mycotoxin.
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Our products are designed using cutting-edge research and validated through rigorous field trials. They offer a proven pathway to mitigate the effects of heat stress, ensuring animal welfare while boosting farm profitability. By incorporating our solutions, producers can confidently navigate the challenges posed by rising temperatures and protect their operations from losses.
Contact us today to explore our innovative strategies and find the right solution for your specific needs. Together, we can safeguard your livestock and enhance your bottom line.
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