Molds and their mycotoxins are a persistent problem in the animal feed industry, despite high quality standards. These toxic metabolites can be responsible for a wide range of health problems in animals, including reduced reproductive performance, decreased milk production, reduced feed efficiency, and suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins can even contaminate milk and meat, making them a genuine threat to humans and animals.
Several mycotoxins have been identified as particularly harmful to livestock. These include aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone, T-2/HT2-toxin, and fumonisins. To protect against their harmful effects, nutritionally inert substances—mycotoxin binders—are added to the feed. Their simple but effective function is to bind mycotoxins in the intestine and prevent absorption.
B.I.O.Tox® Z is a blend of highly effective inorganic toxin-binding agents that bind various polar and nonpolar mycotoxins, preventing their harmful effects and performance losses. The effectiveness of B.I.O.Tox® Z lies in its specially activated surface; many studies have shown B.I.O.Tox® Z to be effective in vitro. This makes B.I.O.Tox® Z a reliable solution for mycotoxin contamination in feed—its precision is scientifically proven.
B.I.O.Tox® Z binds mycotoxins such as aflatoxin B1, T-2 toxin, and ochratoxin. In addition, B.I.O.Tox® Z is especially efficient at irreversibly binding zearalenone. This mycotoxin has special importance in breeding animals, as zearalenone is responsible for impaired reproductive performance because of its pseudoestrogenic effect. As such, B.I.O.Tox® Z is particularly suitable for preserving the reproductive performance of these animals.
B.I.O.Tox® Z can reduce or prevent the harmful effects of mycotoxins, including immune suppression, intestinal damage, and reduced performance. Good mycotoxin management is essential for protecting the health of humans and animals. With B.I.O.Tox® Z, you can be confident that your feed—and the food chain—is safe.
