Aflatoxin B1 in broilers: Intestinal damage and mitigation strategies

A clear understanding of aflatoxin-induced intestinal toxicity is essential for the development and implementation of effective mitigation or elimination strategies. Photo: Lex Salverda Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the predominant mycotoxins that causes toxicity in broilers, with the intestine as the primary target organ. This report examines how Aflatoxin B1 damages intestinal structure and … Read more

Building mycotoxin-resilient supply chains with AI

Molecular structure of ZENzyme – an enzyme which detoxifies zearalenone by breaking of the lactone ring. Mycotoxins have long been a pervasive challenge in agriculture and food production, threatening both animal and human health. As naturally occurring toxins produced by certain moulds, mycotoxins can contaminate crops under favourable environmental conditions, leading to significant economic losses … Read more