Toxicity of mycotoxins and risk assessment

In mycotoxins risk management, prevention is the key point for success. It is vital that feed producers know the contamination levels and the associated risks per specie in order to have a preventative approach. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary molecules produced by moulds. These molecules can cause a wide range of effects depending on the molecular family, combination of contaminants and rearing environment. They occur differently in each part of the world, according to climate and agricultural