Liz NortonLiz Norton is technical manager for Micron Bio-Systems.From the AuthorBroilers & TurkeysTailoring mycotoxin controls in poultry feedThe susceptibility of poultry to the negative effects of mycotoxin ingestion have been known for more than 50 years, ever since the "Turkey X Syndrome" outbreak in 1960 was traced to the presence of the Aspergillus spp. mycotoxin aflatoxin (AFB1) in turkey feed.HomeMycotoxin threats and solutions for pigsIt is widely recognized that mycotoxins in feed ingredients pose a significant threat to pig health and performance. In fact, of all livestock species, pigs are considered to be the most susceptible to the negative effects of mycotoxins, with the Fusarium-derived mycotoxins fumonisin (FUM) and zearalenone (ZON) known to be acutely toxic to pigs.Page 1 of 1
