Impact of Mycotoxin contaminated diets on pig performance

Olmix, invited to participate at the Pig Feed Quality Conference with the presentation of "Impact of Mycotoxin contaminated diets on pig performance".

Over a batch of 50 samples recently analyzed in ASIA, 98% of the sample were contaminated, 92% showed polycontamination, mainly by fusariotoxins.

Marie Gallissot, Olmix Technical Supervisor, presented a study on contaminated feed with 596ppb of ZEA and 1560 ppb of DON on young males and females up to 12 weeks of life.

The conclusions of the study:

1. ZEA and DON severely affected growth, reproduction and immunity in growing pigs.


2. MT.X+, Olmix Large Spectrum Toxin Binder* showing good efficacy in binding ZEA and DON, is given to pigs fed with the same contaminated feed:

• Weight gain and FCR were improved, showing a good protection against DON effects on the gut.
• Size of testicles, estrogens levels in blood and ovarian activity were similar to negative control group, showing a good protection against ZEA effects, both in males and females.
• Immune status was improved as shown by the level of leucocytes in blood, proving a good protection against the effects of polycontamination on the immune system.

In conclusion, MT.X+ can be used in growers' diets to limit loss in performance caused by mycotoxins and to improve profitability.

* Local regulations should be consulted concerning the status of these products in the country of destination. All information only for export outside Europe, USA and Canada.