Mycotoxins in pigs: The state of DON research

Deoxynivalenol – better known by its abbreviation “DON” – continues to keep researchers busy. As new modes of action of this mycotoxin are being discovered, the question remains: how can we mitigate its negative effects on pigs? This overview provides a summary. DON is the most common mycotoxin in pig feed. It is found in corn and cereals that have suffered infections of Fusarium fungus. There are limits to the amount of DON allowed in pig feed because even small amounts affect pig pe