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Managing mycotoxins key for pig producers

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Properties of adsorbent

To counteract mycotoxins, suggested a mycotoxin adsorbent

with the following properties be added to the feed:

· Ability to adsorb a broad spectrum of possible toxins

· Capacity to adsorb the volume of toxins present at low inclusion

rate

· Rapid adsorption of the toxin

· Strength to remain bound to and hold the toxin through the

intestinal tract and the associated pH range

· Stability so it can remain active after feed processing

· Proven in vivo data with all major mycotoxins

· Proven track record of success on farm

Chronic mycotoxicosis

Dr D'Souza's (Alltech) presentation higlighted the risk producers

face with over 300 mycotoxins being identified, and questioned how

we can measure the threat mycotoxins pose. He showed that the

greatest financial losses are from chronic mycotoxicosis, which can

cause immunosuppression, reduced growth performance, reduced

fertility and high incidence of digestive disorders. He encouraged

producers to adopt management practices to address the problem of

mycotoxins in feed including proper post-harvest drying, good

storage practices, dilution of contaminated ingredients and the use

of an effective mycotoxin adsorbent.

This seminar on mycotoxins during the n Pig Fair was

sponsored by Alltech.