Pigs and their natural sensitivity to DON

The mycotoxin DON has been recognised as an important contaminant of feed for farm animals. Even in low concentrations it can affect animal health – probably best known by causing anorexia. Mycotoxin risk management is therefore essential. By Dr Paula Kovalsky, product manager, mycotoxin risk management, Biomin, Austria Deoxynivalenol (DON) is the main type B trichothecene produced by several strains of the plant pathogen Fusarium. The fungus can infect nearly all types of plants and DON is fr