Contamination of feed with mycotoxins adversely affects the health of animals, a common problem in animal farming. European research evaluated natural herb compounds as protectors against toxicity.
Mycotoxicoses in farm animals leads to high mortality due to secondary bacterial infections caused by the immunosuppressive effects of mycotoxins. For instance, a particularly widespread mycotoxin affects kidneys in pigs and chickens, resulting in poor weight gain and meat quality in affected animals.
Further information: Herbal remedies for mycotoxins in the farm animals feed