Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi.
They are colorless, odorless and tasteless substances that can seriously harm your horse’s health.
Although it’s better to ask: Where not?
we do try to give a few examples below.
A healthy horse, at low and infrequent intake, usually has sufficient defenses to protect itself.
A healthy intestinal flora can fend off these substances to some degree just fine.
Mycotoxins do not lead directly to acute disease symptoms but can cause chronic symptoms over a longer period of time such as decreased appetite, weakened immune system, reduced performance, intestinal inflammation and reduced fertility.
Testing of feed and bedding can be done at specialized laboratories in the field of mycotoxins.
To ensure quality and safety, all Florian Horsefood products are tested for various mycotoxins that are harmful to the horse.
A quality system such as GMP+ ensures the safety of animal feeds.
However, GMP+ is not a required certificate for horse feeds.
Florian Horsefood did choose to guarantee GMP+ assurance and test all products.
After all, it’s all about the health of our horses.
To prevent the formation of mold during feed storage, it is important that roughage, concentrates and barn bedding be stored in a dry, clean and well-ventilated area.’
It is recommended to feed a horse daily with a product that contains three different mechanisms of action.
By the three different mechanisms of action, we mean the following:
To provide maximum protection for your horse, Florian Horsefood’s products contain innovative mycotoxin de-activators.
Author: Hilde Vrancken
Veterinary specialist
