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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 deservesSeptember 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 speciesMay 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 effectsJanuary 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Rye and Corn Withdrawn from EU Market over Mycotoxin Contamination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 foundDecember 21, 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; reducedOctober 7, 2022 -
Rise in RASFF Alerts for Ergot Alkaloids in Rye Flour
Alerts of Ergot Alkaloids in rye flour appear to be on the rise in Q2 2022 with notifications appearing on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal over theMay 10, 2022 -
Border Rejections due to high mycotoxin levels from Egypt, Germany, and Moldovia.
On the 11th of January 2022 at 15:57, Spain notified the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of high levels of Aflatoxin B1 in a shipment of sunflower seeds fromApril 12, 2022 -
Natural Contamination of Mycotoxins in Horse Feed
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by different types of moulds and fungi. They are a secondary metabolite that develop on horse feed such as hay and dry feed which may have been stored improperly. TheyMarch 30, 2022 -
Randox Ergot Alkaloids ELISA in line with updated EU Regulations!
The European Commission has tightened rules around a type of mycotoxin in certain food products under Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1399, applicable from the 1st January 2022. The limits have been established forJanuary 10, 2022 -
Dog Food Recalled Due to Potentially Unsafe Levels of Aflatoxin
The importance of screening food for toxins has been highlighted this month with the recent news that Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. have extended their product recall after reports that the pet foodJanuary 25, 2021
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