The success of Asian livestock production hinges on the quality of key grains — such as corn, wheat and barley — that are imported from around the world, including Europe, North America, Canada and Latin America. However, the import of these ingredients often comes with quality challenges, and in particular the presence of unwanted contaminants such as mycotoxins.
Mycotoxins are invisible, toxic chemical compounds produced by the molds and fungi that are present in plants. They can be introduced into animal production through feed ingredients and can impair performance by affecting digestion, immunity, reproduction, liver and kidney function, and more. All of this can impact producers’ profitability.
Mycotoxin contamination varies by region, with different toxins posing challenges based on climate and crop conditions. Weather patterns influence mycotoxin prevalence, impacting grain quality, storage, and animal feed safety worldwide.
To truly understand the potential threat of mycotoxins for Asian livestock production, we must first uncover how prevalent these hidden compounds are across imported grains.
The Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis, now in its fourth edition, focuses on the key traded ingredients (corn, wheat and barley) and the regions from which they are exported: Europe, North America, Canada and Latin America. The findings of this research have been published in a comprehensive, free report compiled by the technical experts of the Alltech Technology Group. This report provides Asian feed and livestock producers with crucial insights to help them establish robust and effective mycotoxin control plans, unveiling the new era of mycotoxin management. This report is now available to download through signing up.
