Mycotoxin Matters

In the latest episode of “Mycotoxin Matters,” host Martin Minchin, commercial marketing director at Alltech, is joined by Dr. Alexandra Weaver and Dr. Jules Taylor-Pickard to delve into some comprehensive meta-analyses conducted by Alltech’s research teams. These analyses focus on the effects of mycotoxins on monogastric animals like pigs and poultry. Read the full papers here: Meta-analysis of the effects of mycotoxins and yeast cell wall extract supplementation on the performance, livability, and environmental sustainability of broiler production - ScienceDirect Toxins | Free Full-Text | Use of Yeast Cell Wall Extract for Growing Pigs Consuming Feed Contaminated with Mycotoxins below or above Regulatory Guidelines: A Meta-Analysis with Meta-Regression (mdpi.com) Toxins | Free Full-Text | Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Yeast Cell Wall Extract Supple-Mentation during Mycotoxin Challenges on the Performance of Laying Hens (mdpi.com)

Discover vital insights on how mycotoxins can affect pig health and their potential implications for producers. In this episode of Mycotoxin Matters, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Weaver to explore the findings of a recently published meta-analysis on mycotoxins and pigs. Read the full paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/15/10/596

Discover the hidden threats to Asia's ruminant industry in the latest Mycotoxin Matters episode. Dive into the world of mycotoxins as Nick Adams and Dr. Ghazanfar Naseer explore the trends, challenges and proactive strategies for managing and mitigating mycotoxin risk.

Discover the standout moments of the 14th World Mycotoxin Forum in Antwerp featuring insights from Dr. Vivi Koletsi and Dr. Alex Yiannikouris in the latest episode of Mycotoxin Matters. As a silver sponsor, Alltech played a significant role with five posters and cutting-edge perspectives on mycotoxin control. Delve into discussions covering crucial topics like transforming data utilization, the EU's ongoing assessment of mycotoxin regulations, and much more.

In this episode of Mycotoxin Matters, Dr. Hazel Rooney and Per Laustsen join host Martin Minchin to discuss mycotoxin challenges in swine production. They highlight key mycotoxins affecting swine health, such as DON and zearalenone, the hidden threat of mycotoxins in straw and, they shed light on the importance of regular testing for mycotoxins in feed and raw materials, especially with changing weather patterns impacting crop quality.

In the latest episode of Mycotoxin Matters we welcome Dr. Max Hawkins, Alltech Mycotoxin Management and Dr. Jan Dutton, CEO of Prescient Weather Ltd. Prescient Weather creates CropProphet and the World Climate Service. CropProphet is a weather-driven grain yield forecasting system designed to help global agriculture industry participants with an interest in grain quality and yield. Unravel the impact of weather patterns on crop production during the 2023 growing season, and explore the potential risks of extreme weather events on mycotoxins levels. Gain valuable insights into weather's role in agriculture and its influence on the global food supply chain.

In this episode of Mycotoxin Matters, we are joined by Dr. Hazel Rooney and Dr. Radka Borutova to explore the link between pathogens and mycotoxins in pigs. Discover how these hidden threats interact, compromising pig health and industry productivity. Delve into the specific mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins and fumonisins, and the common pathogens that pose a risk. Gain practical insights and innovative solutions to safeguard pig well-being and ensure a thriving swine industry.

In this month's episode we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Weaver and Dr. Alexandros Yiannikouris to discuss the category of emerging mycotoxins. As our laboratory analysis for mycotoxins becomes more adaptable, we are observing a growing number of members in the emerging mycotoxins group. Consequently, individuals from this group are now more commonly detected than prominent mycotoxins like DON and fumonisin. Understanding the prevalence of these mycotoxins is crucial, especially since recent studies associate their existence with adverse performance in specific species. Discover more about the prevalence and research with emerging mycotoxins in this episode.

Over the past few months, Alltech field teams have been actively working with their customers and partners to assess what is the mycotoxin risk attached to new crop grains and forages coming out of harvest 2022. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Radka Borutova and Dr. Max Hawkins to discuss the 2022 Harvest Analysis programme and what information we can glean from the results in relation to mycotoxin risk.

In recent years, with a look to creating a healthier and more sustainable diet, plant-based alternatives such as dairy and meat substitutes have been developed in order to reduce the consumption of animal-based foods. As these plant-based alternatives continue to develop and expand within the market, the question arises: 'what do we know about the mycotoxin-related health impacts of shifting to a plant-based diet?' We are joined by Professor Chiara Dall'Asta to discuss a study that was recently published in the Journal of Exposure and Health, which assessed this topic. Professor Dall'Asta is currently an associate professor of food chemistry at the Department of Food Science at the University of Parma in Italy and is a well-known and highly respected researcher in the area of mycotoxins. In addition to her research activities, she is also an expert member of several working groups of the European Food Safety Authority.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Ross and Dr. Alexandra Weaver to dicuss the new meta-analysis recently published in Poultry Science. This study investigates the effects of mycotoxins on broiler performance, livability, and environmental sustainability, as well as the positive effect of yeast cell wall extract supplementation during a mycotoxin challenge.

The Alltech Feed Mill Workshop is a unique educational experience designed to deliver expert knowledge in all aspects of feed milling. This year's workshop covered topics such as biosecurity, new technologies, sustainability and education. Learn more about the workshop, this year's key themes and the current issues impacting the feed milling industry with our guests Dr. Wilmer Pacheco and Josh Teulker.

The reliance on marine-based ingredients has been problematic for the aquaculture feed industry for many years. The industry still has some ways to go in producing a fish meal-free diet across all species, but R&D developments in this area have highlighted that fish do not require fishmeal to grow and perform optimally. Find out more about Alltech Coppens approach to successfully managing the mycotoxin risk at an aqua feed mill.