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Mycotoxin Risks Set to Increase in USA 2024 Harvest
A recent news story from Feedstuffs reported that preliminary findings from corn silage samples in the U.S. suggest a significant rise in mycotoxin contamination for the 2024 harvest, with all samples containing…November 25, 2024 -
450 Dogs Die from Aflatoxin-Contaminated Maize in Malawi
Malawi in East Africa is currently facing a significant rise in dog deaths caused by maize husks contaminated with aflatoxins, with veterinary experts in Blantyre reporting 450 fatalities since April. These toxic…October 4, 2024 -
5 Reasons Why Testing Feed and Cereals for Ergot Alkaloids Is Crucial
When it comes to livestock and poultry production, the quality and safety of feed and cereals play a critical role in maintaining animal health and overall productivity. One particular concern that deserves…September 14, 2023 -
Mycotoxin Contamination in Fish Feed
A recent article highlights an overview of the most prevalent mycotoxins in fish feed, their induced toxicity, and their impact on fish health. The outcomes of mycotoxin contamination in fish feeds are not different from other animal species…May 19, 2023 -
Ergot Alkaloids Detected in Rye and Barley Flour in Europe
Ergot alkaloids are produced by a group of fungi known as the Claviceps species, the most significant being the C. purpurea. Exposure to ergot alkaloids can cause a variety of adverse effects…January 19, 2023 -
Rye and Corn Withdrawn from EU Market over Mycotoxin Contamination
The need for accurate and sensitive mycotoxin screening has been highlighted yet again by Ochratoxin A contamination notifications from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal. Mycotoxin testing found…December 21, 2022 -
Malachite Green Found in Live Groupers Imported from Taiwan
Malachite green is a triphenylmethane dye used in the aquaculture industry to treat fungal infections however, it has been banned in many countries including China since 2002. Research suggests that it is…October 19, 2022 -
Mycotoxin Contamination in Animal Feed
Mycotoxin contamination in feed ingredients continues to be a substantial problem within animal diets, specifically Deoxynivalenol (DON). Pigs in particular are affected by mycotoxin contamination in animal feed. Symptoms can include; reduced…October 7, 2022 -
USDA, NIFA invests over $5M to Mitigate AMR Across Food Chain.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) have announced that over $5M will be invested into 9 different research programmes to focus on mitigating antimicrobial resistance…June 30, 2022
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