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 growing monogastric industry in Asia faces significant challenges from mycotoxin contamination in feed, posing serious health risks to animals. Alltech’s Asia Import Risk Analysis report offers essential data to help producers manage these risks effectively. Discover more in this episode. 

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  

Join Martin Minchin, Dr. Radka Borutova and Dr. Max Hawkins in the latest episode of Mycotoxin Matters. In this episode, they delve into the findings of the 2023 Alltech harvest analysis, focusing on the mycotoxin contamination in various regions across the globe. Learn about the importance of timely mycotoxin analysis for newly harvested grains and how this information can empower feed and livest...

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. 

Join Martin Minchin, Gordon Marley, and Dr. Radka Borutova in the latest episode of Mycotoxin Matters as they delve into the results of the 2023 Alltech harvest programs in Europe and North America. Discover the differences in mycotoxin risk between U.S. corn silage and European grass silage and learn about practical solutions for livestock producers. 

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...

In this episode, we turn our attention to poultry breeders and mycotoxins. Leading the discussion is Nick Adams, the Global Director for Mycotoxin Management. Joining him are Paula McCooey, Poultry Manager for Alltech Ireland, and Reg Smith, Strategic Poultry Advisor to Alltech. Uncover the hidden threats mycotoxins pose to bird health, fertility, and overall performance, particularly in high-valu...

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 w...

Dive into the world of aquaculture in episode #32 of Mycotoxin Matters. Join Dr. Vivi Koletsi, global aqua technical support at Alltech, as she delves into the impact of mycotoxins in shrimp feeds. Uncover hidden threats, emerging mycotoxins, and actionable strategies to ensure shrimp health and sustainable production. 

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 im...

Discover the significant impact of Penicillium mycotoxins on dairy cows in European forages. While North America faces risks from fusarium mycotoxins, Europe experiences higher risks from Penicillium mycotoxins, affecting cow health and performance.  Learn how managing forages and implementing mycotoxin control programs can restore cow health and optimize milk production in our latest podcast epis...

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 innova...

Knowledge is power when it comes to effectively managing the dynamic challenge that mycotoxins pose to the productivity of livestock operations. Choosing the right mycotoxin test for your business is a crucial step in managing this challenge. In this episode of Mycotoxin Matters, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Weaver to discuss the key differences between the available testing methods and what to...

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 f...

In this episode of Mycotoxin Matters, we are joined by Gordon Marley, Global Silage Support Lead at Alltech who takes us back to basics on forage management.  Forage quality has become an important topic globally, as beef and dairy producers have sought to increase animal productivity and make more use of total mixed rations or TMRS. Learn more about the potential losses and each stage of the fora...

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 my...

A year that promised so much for Indian corn producers turned out much the opposite when crops began being harvested. Fertiliser shortages, adverse weather conditions and pest damage all played a role in driving down the yield and quality of both the earlier and later harvests (Rabi and Kharif). In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lokesh Gupta and Raksha PR to discuss the findings from the 2022...

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...

Since Alltech was founded in the 1980s, it has been a pioneer of mycotoxin research, with over 170 peer-reviewed studies published to date, detailing a robust, multi-faceted exploration of mycotoxins’ impact on animal systems and their remediation. Learn more about the evolution of mycotoxin control, the research that supported it, and what future research could look like in our latest podcast epi...

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. 

As we move into the crucial part of the growing and harvesting season, the effects of the challenging weather conditions, particularly in the northern hemisphere, raise questions around the mycotoxin risk of lower quality ingredients. We are joined by Dr. Max Hawkins to discuss this concept and what impact these weather conditions have on various grains globally in terms of the quality and variabi...

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 Teu...

This month, we are delighted to be joined once again by Dr. Radka Borutova, and for the first time by Dr. Alexandros Yiannikouris. After two years of being hosted as online events, both the World Mycotoxin Forum and the Alltech ONE Conference returned to in-person formats in May, with attendees excited to travel and meet again outside of the virtual world. In this episode, we discuss the key theme...

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 myco...