Mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary molecules produced by moulds. These molecules can cause a wide range of effects depending on the molecular family, a combination of contaminants and rearing environment. They occur differently in each part of the world, according to climate and agricultural practices.

Aflatoxins, Ochratoxins, Fumonisins, Zearalenones and Trichothecenes (DON, T2, H-T2, etc.) are the 5 main identified mycotoxins families causing a lot of zootechnical issues with or without clinical effects.