Alltech MycoSorb 1kg

What are Mycotoxins 
Mycotoxins are produced by moulds commonly found in grains, mixed feed,
forages and bedding. They are generally referred to as being of either 'field'
(Fusarium and Endophyte toxins) or 'storage' (Penicillium and Aspergillus) origin.
They are implicated in a variety of acute equine health problems including colic,
hypersensitivity, abortions and neurological disorders. Chronic cases can lead to cumulative effects such as
damage to organ function, reduced growth, infertility and respiratory problems. Affected horses can appear
agitated with possible head shaking, decreased feed intake and performance. 

Mycotoxins are hard to measure: 
• Many different mycotoxins can be present simultaneously in feed, making analysis difficult and expensive.
• Visible mould or spore counts are not definitive.
• Sampling of bulk feeds is difficult.
Mycotoxicosis is hard to diagnose
• Symptoms are usually non-specific.
Mycotoxin synergism
• Mould species coexist; and most can produce more than one mycotoxin.
• Mycotoxins are synergistic, meaning combinations have a greater impact than single toxins. As a result,
seemingly low levels of individual mycotoxins become important.

Major Mycotoxins affecting Horses
• Loss of appetite, intestinal lesions,
immunosuppression, lethargy and ataxia
Zearalenone
• Decreases fertility, vulvovaginitis
Moniliformin
• Inhibits TCA cycle enzymes
Fumonisins
• Equine leukoencephalomalacia
Trichothecenes (DON, T-2, DAS, HT-2)
• Effects synergistic with trichothecenes
Aflatoxins (Aspergillus flavus & parasiticus)
• Immunosuppression, poor growth
Ochratoxin (Aspergillus ochraceus)
• Kidney damage, increased urination
Ergovaline
• Fescue toxicosis
Lolitrem B
• Fever, staggers

Mycotoxins in Forages and Pasture
‘Mouldy’ hay is avoided by horse owners because of the danger of mycotoxins and dust caused by mould spores,
which predisposes respiratory problems or ‘barn lung’. Mycotoxin-producing fungi also grow on pasture grasses,
exposing grazing mares and others to occasional or cumulative toxin effects. Australian climate conditions, in
particular sub- and tropical areas, favour the explosive proliferation of fungi and mycotoxins, such as:
• Zearalenone
• Trichothecenes
• Ergot alkaloids in fescue
• Lolitrem B in perennial ryegrass

Mycosorb® is backed up by over 20 years of research:
With over 151 peer-reviewed published papers, Mycosorb’s mode of action
is supported by 21 PhD and 22 Master projects, and has been awarded eight
patents worldwide that protect its novel composition and proprietary
production. Mycosorb has peer-reviewed research for its binding capacity with pasture toxins
and is the only product with peer-reviewed research in horses with Fusarium toxins.
Our proven solution Mycosorb is a Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) registered mycotoxin
binder for use in complete animal feed (cattle, pigs, poultry, pet and equine). It has been proven
to aid in the management of adverse effects that may result from mycotoxin contaminants that
may be present in stock feed. It is a proven broad-spectrum mycotoxin binder, which tackles
mycotoxin challenges as a whole, rather than dealing with individual mycotoxins.
Recommended usage rate of Mycosorb® for equine:
inclusion rate 0.5 - 2kg per tonne of feed
• Foals, Weanlings: 5 grams/head/day
• Stallions, Yearlings, Performance Horses: 10 grams/head/day
• Breeding Horses, Race Horses: 15 – 30 grams/head/day
Usage rates may differ under extreme circumstances (sub - and tropical
areas, clinical signs). In these cases we recommend the step down
program: high inclusion rate for two weeks followed by reduced dosage
based on mycotoxin risk and horse response.