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:
This animal supplement is effective against several classes of mycotoxins—for example, Zearalenone, T-2, DON1, Alfatoxin, etc.
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.
It also works against bacterial endotoxins.
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
For Poultry: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
For Dairy Cattle: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
For Aqua: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed
For Swine/Pigs: 1 Kg/MT of the complete feed