One often underestimated risk in poultry and pig farming is the presence of mycotoxins in feed. These secondary metabolites produced by microscopic fungi can cause serious health problems in farm animals, reduce growth rates, impair feed conversion efficiency and even cause mortality, resulting in serious production losses for farmers.
The most common mycotoxins are aflatoxin (AF), zearalenone (ZON), ochratoxin A (OTA), fumonisin (FUM), deoxynivalenol (DON) and T-2 toxin. Unfortunately, several of these mycotoxins are often present simultaneously in pig and poultry feeds, amplifying each other's effects.
Effects of mycotoxins:
- Hormonal imbalances, fertility problems.
- They are known to cause liver and kidney damage, as well as nervous system disorders.
- They weaken the immune system of animals, making them more susceptible to infections.
- They may cause loss of appetite, enteritis, and stunted growth.
- The small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed, is particularly sensitive to these toxic substances, so targeted protection against mycotoxins is essential.
Vilocym Z is a feed supplement based on natural ingredients, combining herbs and natural mycotoxin-binding and mould-inhibiting ingredients for maximum effectiveness.
COMPOSITION:
Standardised herbal extracts:
Andrographis paniculata - protects the liver from the damaging effects of mycotoxins
Withania somnifera and Allium sativum - excellent antioxidants, reduces oxidative stress
Boerhaavia diffusa - digestive and immune boosting
Copper sulphate, propionic acid, acetic acid - inhibit mould formation, promote toxin binding and elimination.
VILOCYM Z is a herbal preparation containing herbs, minerals and organic substances which helps to neutralise mycotoxins formed in feed by microscopic mould fungi, thereby reducing the adverse effects of mycotoxins on production (reduced performance, poor meat quality). It has beneficial effects on liver function, feed conversion, growth, meat quality, resistance and viability of livestock.
ADVANTAGES OF USE:
Reduces the harmful effects of mycotoxins on production (loss of performance, deterioration of meat quality).
Benefits liver function, feed utilisation, growth, meat quality, resistance and vitality.
MECHANISMS OF ACTION:
A broad-spectrum toxin binder and toxin production inhibitor.
Neutralises and biologically inactivates toxins.
Has a beneficial effect on gut microflora and digestive functions.
Supports liver and kidney function.
Has a growth promoting, immune stimulating effect.
Leads to improved breeding performance.
It can improve the effectiveness of vaccines and medicines.
Has an antioxidant, cytoprotective effect.