Global Mycotoxin Review

  • Webinar

05/02/2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Global Mycotoxin Review was broadcast live on 5 February. During the interactive session our specialists presented findings of the 2025 sample analysis data and provided risk analysis and mitigation strategies for 2026.

Attendees:

  • Learned about global mycotoxin trends
  • Gained insights to support feed safety and quality assurance
  • Received guidance on mitigation strategies

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Key Trends and Forecasts for 2026

Our annual Global Mycotoxin Review brings together more than 120,000 feed ingredient and complete feed samples from 47 countries to help producers navigate an increasingly complex mycotoxin landscape. In 2025, shifts driven by climate, global sourcing, and ingredient variability created new challenges—and new opportunities to strengthen feed safety strategies in 2026.
 

Global Mycotoxin Trends at a Glance

  • 120,000+ samples analysed across 47 countries
  • Deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEN) remain the most detected toxins, appearing in 57% and 62% of samples
  • Fumonisins recorded the highest average levels (961ppb)
  • Predictive modelling now provides contamination forecasts similar to a weather report
  • Major risks vary by region, by ingredient, and by species

 

What’s Driving Mycotoxin Challenges?

Climate and Ingredient Sourcing

DON and ZEN—traditionally associated with cooler climates—showed unexpectedly high levels in several Asian markets, emphasizing the need to monitor imported raw materials and multi-origin ingredient streams.

Seasonal Peaks

While overall concentrations were similar to 2024, peak months shifted, underscoring the importance of continuous monitoring rather than relying on historical averages.
 

Species-Specific Mycotoxin Risks

Poultry

  • High risk from fumonisins (FUM) and aflatoxins (AFLA)
  • Emerging evidence shows negative performance impact when DON and FUM combine, even at moderate levels

Swine

  • Piglets: ZEN poses the greatest risk
  • Sows: FUM and AFLA most impactful
  • Grow-finishers: Similar FUM/AFLA challenges

 

Ruminants

  • Dairy calves: High risk from ZEN and DON
  • Dairy cows: Risk profile shifts to ZEN, T2/HT2, DON in TMR; DON and AFLA in concentrates

Aquaculture

  • Elevated risk from AFLA, FUM, ZEN
 

Strengthen your feed safety strategy with the science of Selko

As mycotoxin patterns continue to evolve across regions, seasons, and ingredient streams, having a structured prevention and mitigation approach is essential. We offer a comprehensive Mycotoxin Risk Management Programme designed to help producers identify risks early, interpret analytical results with confidence, and apply targeted interventions across species and production systems.
 
Whether you’re navigating DON, ZEN, fumonisins, or emerging threats like enniatins, the programme provides practical tools and proven nutritional solutions like TOXO products to mitigate mycotoxins, support animal performance, and protect business results.

Learn more about mycotoxin mitigation

New Predictive Model for 2026

Using multiple years of data, our enhanced predictive model forecasts average contamination levels and expected ranges.
2026 Forecast Examples:
  • DON: Avg 460ppb, typical range 200–750ppb
  • ZEN: Avg 73ppb, 95% of samples expected between 50–150ppb
Regional Snapshot
  • Poland: High probability of DON presence in maize
  • France: ZEN‑driven reproductive risks for breeding herds
  • Latin America: FUM emerges as the most intense threat; DON likely to influence DDGS streams

 

Emerging and Masked Mycotoxins: What to Watch

Enniatins are becoming increasingly relevant. Although often present at low levels, they can increase the toxicity of DON and ZEN, potentially causing unexplained diarrhoea, reduced average daily gain, or decreased feed conversion.

Understanding the specific mycotoxin risks in your raw materials and finished feeds is essential. It enables producers to select the right mitigation strategies at the right time—protecting animal health, performance, and business outcomes.

Interested to learn more?

Gain access to expert guidance, decision‑support tools and nutritional solutions that help mitigate risk from known, hidden, and emerging mycotoxins. Visit the Mycotoxin Risk Management Programme.


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Meet the speakers

Dr. Swamy Haladi - Key note speaker - English session

Dr. Swamy HaladiDr. Haladi is the commercial and technical manager for the Mycotoxin Risk Management Programme of Trouw Nutrition. He obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees in veterinary science in India, and then moved to Canada to obtain his PhD in animal and poultry science. During his studies and career, he continued to gain more interest and knowledge in the area of mycotoxins, especially the global challenges around this topic. He published various articles in both peer-reviewed journals as well as industry magazines and he truly understands the global challenge of mycotoxins. He also developed practical limits for mycotoxins in various species.

Avinash Bhat - Data specialist - English session

Avinash Bhat Avinash is Technical Specialist Mycotoxin Analysis at Masterlab in the Netherlands. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Botany from Karnatak University, India. His primary interests are on natural products, analytical biochemistry and data analysis. Avinash has been responsible for analysing and presenting the mycotoxin data for the last 4 years.

Dr. Daniel Miranda - Key note speaker - Spanish session

Dr. Daniel Miranda

Dr. Daniel Miranda is Global Technical Manager for Mycotoxins at Trouw Nutrition. He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) and an Executive MBA from FGV, with research experience at Purdue University (USA). Dr. Miranda specialises in animal nutrition, feed additives, and innovative solutions for mycotoxin control. He has led R&D teams, managed global portfolios, and driven the development and launch of mycotoxin mitigation products, collaborating worldwide to address contamination challenges in animal production.

Dr. Eugenio Alcalde - Data specialist - Spanish session

Dr. Eugenio AlcaldeEugenio Alcalde Rodríguez is Global Portfolio Manager Feed to Food Safety at Trouw Nutrition, focusing on microbial control, mycotoxin risk management, and feed processing and quality. He holds degrees in Biology, Microbiology, and a Ph.D. in Fungal Biology from the University of Sevilla, plus an Executive MBA from Maastricht University. With over 15 years’ experience in fungal biology and biotechnology, Eugenio has worked in research and industry, published peer-reviewed papers, and presented internationally. He combines scientific expertise with business strategy to drive innovative solutions globally.

Marcelle Wiegand Bruss - Moderator - English session

Marcelle Wiegand BrussMarcelle is Trouw Nutrition’s Marketing and Communication’s Manager. She joined Trouw Nutrition 15 years ago and has held positions as regulatory specialist and marketing communications specialist. She holds a BSc degree in Animal Husbandry from HAS University of Higher Education and an MSc degree in Animal Biology & Welfare from the University of Essex.

Jennifer Maurin - Moderator - Spanish session

Jennifer Maurin Jennifer is Product Marketing Director at Trouw Nutrition, leading global category solutions related to precision nutrition, gut health & resilience, feed preservation, and young animal nutrition. She holds an engineering degree in animal science with a specialization in quality management and hygiene (Veterinary School of Lyon). Her career in the feed industry is distinguished by a focus on system-thinking approaches to gut health, sustainability, and microbiota management — bringing forward-looking perspectives to the future of animal nutrition.