A fourfold strategy to fight mycotoxins in pig feed

In the past, binding alone was seen as the solution for reducing mycotoxin effects in the animal. Nowadays, more sophisticated approaches lead the way with emphasis also on supporting the gut, maintaining the immune system and detoxification. Mycotoxins are inevitable contaminants in foods and feeds and are a major cause of reduced animal performance all over the world. Over 300 mycotoxins are identified, and this number is steadily increasing. Aflatoxins (AFLA), zearalenone (ZEA), deoxynivaleno