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Physical Effects of Mycotoxins on Farmed Animals
In this post, we'll explore the physical effects that mycotoxin contamination can have on the different species of farmed animals. We'll also learn about some of the options available to help mitigate the risks associated with mycotoxin contamination of feed sources.
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Use of Mycotoxin Binders in Animal Feed
A mycotoxin binder is a compound that’s added to animal feed to mitigate risks to an animal’s health caused by mycotoxin contamination. Mycotoxin contamination in livestock feed can cause a large financial and economic impact to both farmers and producers. Incorporating mycotoxin binders as part of a comprehensive mycotoxin management plan can be a realistic and beneficial strategy for some industries to help mitigate these risks.
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The United States Fall Peanut Harvest Underway: Risk mitigation with aflatoxin testing plans
The fall peanut harvest is now in full swing, especially for the US Midwest regions which makes it a perfect time to review your mycotoxin testing plan for mitigating risks associated with contaminated peanuts. Peanuts, like many crops, are susceptible to mold and fungal contamination under certain circumstances. Though unlike cereal grains, peanuts are unique because they are legumes and produce their edible parts, called pods, below ground. The growing structure of root crops are still susceptible to mold and fungi such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.
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Trending Discussion
Everyone has settled into July and is managing, to the best of their abilities, the summer heat. It’s the “hot” topic this 2023 harvest season and by now many have been talking about the growing concern of this year’s crop and aflatoxin contamination. It’s common knowledge that fungi known to produce aflatoxins flourish in dry heat and can withstand high temperatures and this can become increasingly concerning because it creates a more favorable environment for the growth and proliferation of aflatoxin-producing fungi. With reduced competition from other fungi, Aspergillus species can colonize crops more extensively and produce higher levels of aflatoxins.
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Welcome Summer Solstice 2023
The summer solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere) marks the official beginning of the summer season. During the summer solstice, the tilt of the Earth's axis is at its maximum, with the North Pole leaning directly towards the Sun. As a result, the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky, appearing at its highest point at noon. This creates the longest period of daylight and the shortest period of darkness for the year.
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Understanding Aflatoxin M1: Risks, Effects and Prevention
In recent years, concerns surrounding food safety have increased, shedding light on various contaminants that pose risks to our health. One such compound is aflatoxin M1. While you may have heard about aflatoxins, it's important to understand the specific dangers associated with aflatoxin M1 and the measures we can take to mitigate its impact. In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of aflatoxin M1, exploring its effects, potential sources, and preventive strategies.
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Celebrating National Wine Day: An Examination of Biogenic Amines in Wine
It’s National Wine Day, the perfect moment to explore biogenic amines in wine. Join us as we examine how they form during fermentation, their links to histamine intolerance, and the role of Trilogy’s advanced HPLC testing in ensuring safer sips for everyone.
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National Chicken Wing Day
Yesterday was National Chicken Wing Day. Did you know that chicken wings originated in Buffalo, New York in 1964? Chicken wings have since become a popular appetizer for many occasions, from summer cookouts to game time get togethers. This hasn’t always been the case, however. Over the past century, the popularity of chicken has increased tremendously, and much of that can be attributed to the use of antibiotics to promote growth and prevent illness. Chickens are no longer pricey farm commodities only sought after for their eggs; they are now dominant within the meat industry.
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Where We Are Now and What May the Future May Hold: Mycotoxins 2017
Mycotoxin testing in 2017 bears little resemblance to the early days of mycotoxin, or more specifically, aflatoxin detection in the 1960s. Methodology, instrumentation, information, and capabilities of laboratories have changed dramatically.
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The Season for Cider... and Patulin?
Autumn is in full swing. The leaves have changed color and begun to fall off the trees, there is a crisp chill in the air, and the days have become shorter. Bonfires, pumpkin-flavored drinks, and football are all around. This time of the year is the perfect time to enjoy a nice warm mug of apple cider, but have you considered what toxins might be in that apple cider?
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Pumpkin Spice, Mycotoxins, and Everything Nice
It’s pumpkin spice season, but did you know pumpkins can harbor aflatoxins? Discover how these carcinogenic mycotoxins form, the FDA’s safety standards, and how Trilogy Analytical Laboratory safeguards your seasonal favorites with expert mycotoxin screening.
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Are We Losing the Banana to Fusarium?
It has happened before, in our very recent past. The bananas we know today are not the same as those enjoyed by previous generations. In fact, most of our grandparents enjoyed a different variety of banana altogether: the Gros Michel banana, a sweeter fruit with a slightly thinner skin. Unfortunately, by the mid 1950’s the Gros Michel species was all but depleted. The cause? A mycotoxin-producing fungus called fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, commonly known as “Panama Disease” or “Fusarium Wilt.”
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