Algoclay-based decontaminant can help fight mycotoxins

As piglets face many challenges during early life, the risk of mycotoxin transmission should be considered in contributing to development of disease later in life. Studies show that algoclay decontaminant can significantly lower the transfer of ZEN and DON from sows to piglets. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by fungi and are synthesised either before harvest (trichothecenes, fumonisins and zearalenone) mainly by Fusarium, or after harvest (aflatoxins and ochratoxins), mainly by Aspergi