The Fourth World Mycotoxin Forum was held in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 6-8. Scientists, regulatory authorities, and industry personnel from over 30 countries met to review the current knowledge related to mycotoxins and discuss strategies for the prevention and control of mycotoxin contamination.

Dr. Kyle Newman discussed the sensitivity of horses to fumonisin, also referred to as moldy corn poisoning.  The consumption of fumonisin can result in equine leukoencephalomalacia (ELEM), which is typified by staggers, lameness, seizure, and death. Once clinical signs appear, the majority of affected horses die.

To aid in the reduction of the threat of fumonisin, a new product called Amadéite was introduced by the company Olmix.  Research information was presented that showed an adsorption of up to 60% of the fumonisin toxin through in vitro trials.  The product, which is a combination of a binding clay and a type of seaweed extract, has been developed with the use of nanotechnology by Dr. Hervé Demais from Olmix. Dr. Demais states that “we are using the most innovative science available today to protect the health of our animals