Innovad: Session to shed light on the tension between feed analysis and biomarkers in mycotoxin risk assessment

Traditionally, raw material and feed analysis have been the sole tool used to evaluate mycotoxin exposure. For just a handful of mycotoxins some upper limits for feed have been established, based on research of single toxin exposure doses on animal health and performance. However, the real impact of mycotoxins - routinuously analyzed in the feed - on animal performance, the synergistic effect of multi-toxin exposure and the efficacy of different types of products, are hard to evaluate. Mycotoxin feed limits have not been questioned that much due to the lack of alternatives.

In recent years animal tissue - and especially blood - analysis on mycotoxins has resulted in biomarkers that are correlated to the level of exposure to specific mycotoxins. How to correlate these analysis to animal health and performance is still under development but first attempts seem to be very powerful as an approach to address mycotoxin challenges.

The clear cut-off feed limits create tension with the interpretation of blood analysis of multiple mycotoxins as there is not a straight correlation.

In the course of WMF, Innovad will organize an open discussion session to shed light on the tension between these two methods and their usage to evaluate animal performance.

The experts will delve into crucial topics such as feed mycotoxin limits evaluation and the establishment of risk levels for biomarkers. The event will also feature interactive sessions, including a Q&A with the experts and a networking dinner.

Keynote speakers

• Mr. Frans Verstraete, Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, EUROPEAN COMMISSION
• Prof. Siska Croubels, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNIVERSITY OF GHENT
• Dr. Arnau Vidal, Global Technical Manager Toxins & Stress, INNOVAD

These experts will delve into crucial topics such as feed mycotoxin limits evaluation and the establishment of risk levels for biomarkers. The event will also feature interactive sessions, including a Q&A with the experts and a networking dinner.

Program

• Chocolate museum visit with tasting & appetizers
• Presentations
• Q&A with the experts
• Networking dinner

Date: October 9th, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Chocolate Nation’s Expo Room, Koningin Astridplein 7, 2018 Antwerp

For more information and registration, please click here.