Source: Radka Borutova, Pig Progress, 8 December 2021, photo credit: Molekule Blog
Acute mycotoxicosis in pigs is a relatively rare phenomenon these days, as awareness and technology have increased in recent years. Yet mycotoxins may also be present in low dosages, which can lead to subclinical health problems.
Produced by moulds and frequently occurring in a wide variety of feedstuffs used in pig production, mycotoxins are a dynamic challenge requiring consideration and proactive management by pig producers across the globe.
Over the past 4 months of using the Alltech 37+ test for mycotoxins in corn, soybean, wheat and barley, 81% of all samples globally contained two or more mycotoxins, with an average of 4 mycotoxins per sample. When the company’s Risk Equivalent Quantity metric is applied to those results, it shows a higher risk to both nursery and breeding pigs and a moderate risk to grower-finisher pigs.
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The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) coordinates industry interventions and collaboratively manages risks in the value chain to enable the sustainability and profitability of pork producers in South Africa.
