Mycotoxins are the source of all diseases and are currently the biggest problem encountered in quail breeding. Because of this, many breeding friends use mold removers to solve the problem of mycotoxins.

1. What is the difference between mold removal agents and antifungal agents?

To put it simply, a good mold remover can replace the mold remover, but the mold inhibitor cannot replace the mold remover. Antifungal agents can only reduce the occurrence of mold during the storage and processing of feed or raw materials, but are powerless against the mycotoxins already produced in grains.

Generally, it should be added by feed mills. It makes no sense for farmers to add it when they are using ready-made feed. The main ingredients are organic acids and their salts. The function of the mold remover is to absorb mycotoxins, decompose them with enzymes, and then remove and excrete them from the animal's body.

2. The purchased raw materials are very good. Is it possible not to add a mold remover?

Purchasing good raw materials is indeed the key to controlling mycotoxin contamination. In 2014, up to 91.10% of domestic feed raw materials were contaminated with mycotoxins. Moreover, the processing, storage and feeding processes of feed raw materials are also important links in the production of mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are hidden and difficult to see with the naked eye. Once mildew is visible to the naked eye, it indicates that the pollution is very serious.

So while strictly controlling the raw materials, carrying out mildew-proof and moisture-proof warehousing work, and improving the level of quail site management, it is very necessary to add a preventive amount of mold remover for a long time.

3. I have never used mold removal agents, but have never experienced mycotoxin poisoning?

This is a good question. It shows that the quality of the raw materials we usually purchase is very good, and the feeding and management are also relatively good. What needs to be known is that mycotoxins accumulate. If quails use feed containing a small amount of mycotoxins for a long time and no problems occur in a short period of time, it does not mean that they will not occur in the future.

Over time, mycotoxins are not decomposed by the body, causing mycotoxins to accumulate to a certain concentration and symptoms of poisoning will appear. Generally, farms will add preventive amounts of mold removers for a long time to control mycotoxin contamination. Therefore, according to the specific conditions of your farm, just add the corresponding preventive amount of mold remover.

4. The raw materials do not appear to be moldy. Is it possible not to add a mold remover?

For example, what we can usually see with the naked eye is green hair growing on feed or raw materials and turning black, which is mold and not mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by mold during the growth process. They are generally invisible to the naked eye. Once mildew can be detected with the naked eye, it means that the pollution is very serious!

5. A good criterion for mold removal.

1. It has strong adsorption capacity and can widely adsorb a variety of mycotoxins;

2. It does not adsorb nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc.;

3. No toxic or side effects, no heavy metals;

4. Inhibit mold growth;

The most important thing to prevent and control mycotoxins is to control the raw materials! In addition, it is necessary to do a good job in storage and cleaning management of feed raw materials in the quail farm, and choose a high-quality mold remover to add.