ALLTECH 2018 HARVEST ANALYSIS INDICATES HIGH LEVELS OF


MYCOTOXINS ACROSS EUROPE Harvest samples from across Europe that have been submitted to the Alltech 37+® mycotoxin analytical services laboratory in 2018 show high levels of mycotoxins, particularly deoxynivalenol (DON), fusaric acid and fumonisin in areas where there was excessive rainfall during flowering and pollination or late-season rain after heat and drought stress. This situation occurred for grains and forages alike. “Mycotoxins thrive in changeable


conditions, with lack of rain, excessive rainfall or, sometimes, one after the other causing a perfect storm of contamination,” said Dr. Max Hawkins, global technical support with the Alltech®


Mycotoxin Management team.


“The extreme weather events that we’ve seen this year around the world have led to an increased occurrence of mycotoxins in many countries.” In Europe, the weather from May to


July was dry and drought-like, especially in the north. This weather impacts the types of mycotoxins livestock producers must contend with. However, the weather changed in August, alleviating most of the drought but bringing surplus rain around corn harvest time, which often results in the increased presence of trichothecenes and Fusarium- type mycotoxins. Forage samples from across Europe


showed high levels of mycotoxins, which can impair the performance of ruminants. Grass silage samples from Europe showed a 100- percent occurrence of fusaric acid, while corn silage showed a 100-percent occurrence of type B trichothecenes. These mycotoxins can be problematic in ruminants, as they can be detrimental to rumen health and rumen function. “Corn silage can typically be more


problematic, as it’s in the field longer and exposed to more environmental factors,” explained Hawkins. “We also see a bigger risk to mycotoxins, as we’re not just bringing in the grain but the plant itself, which means more mycotoxins are in the mix.” The biggest threat to the wheat crop and


barley in Europe is type B trichothecenes. This mycotoxin was present in over 56 percent of wheat samples and 70 percent of barley samples, and results from Croatia, Serbia and Spain show a 100-percent occurrence of type B trichothecenes. On average, the corn samples showed the presence of three different mycotoxins, mostly coming from fumonisins. These mycotoxins can be particularly damaging for grow finish pigs. Mycotoxins are seldom found in isolation,


and when multiple mycotoxins are consumed, they may have additive, or even synergistic, interactions that increase the overall risk to the animal’s performance and health. As a result, the animal may have a stronger response than what would be expected if it were only experiencing a single mycotoxin challenge.


EFSA ISSUE UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENTS OF AFRICAN


SWINE FEVER. EFSA has published an update on the epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe. In the latest report, experts assessed the effectiveness of different measures that can be taken when a case of ASF is detected in an area that was previously disease-free and is far from affected areas. Using a simulation model , they


concluded that early detection coupled with the application of measures such as quick removal of carcasses and intensive hunting in the specially designated hunting areas increases the probability of eradication. They also observed seasonal peaks in


the numbers of animals that tested positive and were found dead, summer and winter for wild boar and summer for domestic pigs. The report called for more research to


understand the causes of the introduction of ASF in pig holdings and how this can be prevented. It also recommended control options for different scenarios such as in non-affected areas close to or far away from affected areas or where the disease has been present for more than one year.


E-RHODIMET® NUTRITION GUIDE


AVAILABLE ON SMARTPHONE e-Rhodimet®


Nutrition Guide (e-RNG) is a tool


designed by Adisseo to calculate the amino acid requirements of various animal species. It gathers the amino acid requirements for poultry species, including broilers, pullets, laying hens, turkeys and ducks, for swine, including piglets, growing-finishing pigs, gilts, gestating and lactating sows, entire males, and for aquaculture, including freshwater fish, marine fish and shrimps. The recommendations are expressed in digestible amino acids, and when not available on total amino acids. e-RNG is an interactive tool, that allows


nutritionists and formulators to calculate the amino acid requirements of various animal species under different rearing conditions. Taking into account the actual performances of their animals (feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion), this software recalculates precisely the digestible amino acids requirements to use in feed formulation. Digestible amino acid composition is provided for main raw materials used in feed formulations. These assets make e-RNG a great


decision-making tool for the nutritionist in their day to day business. The application can now be used on


smartphones in an easy and convenient way. In addition to this new access as a smartphone application, you can enjoy the tool on your tablet and also download it on your computer. You will need an access code to use the application which you can get on the feedsolutions website (https://feedsolutions. adisseo.com/en/ ).


KEMIN CONFIRMS NUTRICAB™ COMPLIANT WITH EUROPEAN


LEGISLATION Kemin has confirmed that NutriCABTM, its coated calcium chloride product, is not affected by the recent Rapid Alert launched following a notification from the Netherlands. The products implicated by the notification


indicates that they significantly exceeded the maximum permissible level of dioxin in coated calcium chloride allowed by law in products of Belgian origin. Kemin Europa N.V. has been in close


contact with the Belgian Federal Agency of the Food Chain immediately after the RASFF notification was released, and it has received confirmation that Kemin’s NutriCAB is not within the scope of this Rapid Alert. As part of its strict quality assurance,


Kemin applies a raw material risk assessment program to exclude risks of finding undesirable substances in its final products. Kemin Cavriago Srl, manufacturer of


NutriCAB, is registered as a feed business establishment in accordance with the Italian and European legislation. The establishment is subject to official control by the competent authorities. Italian authorities control the absence of


prohibited and undesirable substances such as dioxins, PCB’s and heavy metals in feeding stuffs including feed materials, compound feedstuffs, additives and premixtures, according to Italian and European legislations in force. In addition, Kemin Cavriago Srl has an


internal monitoring program in accordance with the requirements of its GMP+ certification. Based on the results of these controls,


NutriCAB can be certified as compliant for animal feeding with regard to residue contents of contaminants such as dioxin, PCB and heavy metals and complies with Italian and European legislations on undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition.


SFT SET FOR BUSY SPRING


PERIOD The SFT has a busy programme of events this spring starting with the Annual Poultry Conference on 24th January. Taking place at The Windmill Village Hotel, Allesley, the conference includes a comprehensive line up of topics and high quality speakers. Make sure you can secure your place on this popular event by booking now. Full details can be found on the SFT website. Details for the NextGen Conference on of February will also be released shortly


28th


and the Ruminant Conference and AGM will both take place on 4th


April.


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