Animal feed and feed ingredients getting exposed to moulds
is very common. When mould or fungus grows on feed or feed ingredients, they
release certain metabolites called mycotoxins that have a harmful impact on the
health and performance of the animal. The disease caused by mycotoxins is known
as mycotoxicosis. It affects the central nervous system, liver & kidney,
estrogenic responses, etc. Since fungi growth is typical in crops grown in hot
and humid conditions, animal feed contaminated with mycotoxins is a common
occurrence. However, animal feed additives like toxin binders help in keeping
the feed safe for consumption.
Purpose of Using Toxin Binders As Animal
Feed Additives
The primary purpose of a toxin binder is to protect
livestock and poultry from the effects of mycotoxins, and it is one of the main
animal feed supplements that is included in feeds. Avsorb Forte, a toxin binder
from a renowned animal feed supplement manufacturer, Avitech Nutrition,
provides the following benefits for livestock and poultry with its product:
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This animal
supplement is effective against several classes of mycotoxins—for example,
Zearalenone, T-2, DON1, Alfatoxin, etc.
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Besides
protecting the animals from mycotoxins, Avsorb Forte helps eradicate other
harmful residues found in animal feeds such as chemicals, and pesticides used
on agricultural produce.
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It
also works against bacterial endotoxins.
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This animal
feed supplement does not interfere with the nutrition in feeds. The vitamin and
mineral in the feed stays intact for animal nutrition.
Role Of Activated Carbon In
Controlling Mycotoxins
During experiments on mycotoxins, activated carbon was found
to be showing the highest binding capacity. Activated carbon, as a toxin binder,
has a broad spectrum of activity against mycotoxins like Zearalenone, T-2, DON,
Aflatoxins etc.
Role Of Activated Carbon In
Controlling Chemical Toxins
Activated carbon is an excellent adsorbent of chemicals and
toxins because of its high mesoporosity. It is equally good at absorbing
chemicals and toxins of any sort present in the feed and/or intestinal tract.
Hence, Avsorb Forte with its activated carbon content serves as a complete toxin
binder.
The Recommended Inclusion of Avsorb
Forte, a Toxin Binder, In Feed
Avitech Nutrition, a renowned animal feed supplement
manufacturer, recommends the following toxin binder inclusion in the feeds:s
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For
Poultry: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
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For
Dairy Cattle: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
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For
Aqua: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
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For
Swine/Pigs: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed