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SPECIAL NUTRIENTS is a worldwide leading supplier of scientifically proven mycotoxins binders.

MYCO-AD and MYCO-AD A-Z adsorb and retain mycotoxins in the gastrointestinal tract to be excreted through the feces, eliminating or diminishing toxicity and immunosuppression, with a significant improvement in animal performance. Besides promoting proven products the company offers ample technical support to back up its products around the world.

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Micotoxins, silent enemies of intestinal integrity

noviembre 5, 2024

The intestinal barrier is one of the body’s first lines of defense against pathogens and external contaminants. Therefore, any alteration in its structure or function can trigger problems that may go unnoticed, but that in the long run can translate...

Immune response after vaccination

noviembre 5, 2024

We often observe clinical cases in commercial production and wonder whether the conditions reported are the result of immunosuppression caused by a virus or another agent. We immediately review previous serological evaluations to determine if the immune response has been...

Importance of Zearalenone in commercial poultry

enero 23, 2023

Zearalenone (ZEN) is one of the top three mycotoxins contaminating finished feed and grains. Many worldwide reports, from different institutions, indicate that more than half of the samples evaluated show some level of contamination with this toxin.

Critical points in the nutrition of laying hens

julio 27, 2022

Modern laying hens have a high genetic potential to produce eggs. If they receive adequate environmental conditions, health, and nutrition, they can maintain over 90% of the laying rate for a long period of the productive cycle ...

Safety of mycotoxin binders

julio 12, 2022

Traditionally, anti-mycotoxin additives have been used for decades to prevent the harmful effects caused by mycotoxins.

Why it’s difficult to detect high levels of mycotoxins in clinical mycotoxicosis

septiembre 1, 2021

Traditionally, veterinarians and professionals who work in animal production have been trained to isolate or detect the causative agents of the clinical cases reported in poultry facilities.

Endotoxins in commercial poultry operations

septiembre 1, 2021

The importance of endotoxins in poultry production is a subject of much interest in some regions, as a result of marketing in the recent years of several products having positive effects in birds, while other works showed adverse effects in...

Neurological disorders related to mycotoxins in pigs

abril 13, 2020

Mycotoxins are produced and excreted by fungi present in grains. According to the FAO, 25% of the grains produced in the world are contaminated with mycotoxins. In the United States it is estimated that the cost of mycotoxin poisoning exceeds...

Brazil taking action

abril 13, 2020

Brazil has set another example of leadership in the world. Twenty five years ago they decided not to be dependent on oil and began to produce ethanol from sugar cane; which is approximately 5 times more efficient than producing it...

All clays are not equal

abril 13, 2020

Practical methods to detoxify mycotoxin contaminated grain or feed on a large scale and in a cost effective manner are not currently available. At present, one of the most practical approaches consists of using adsorbent materials in animal diets to...

Proper mycotoxin prevention improves egg quality

abril 11, 2020

Modern strains of laying hens are able to maintain an egg production above 90% for a long period of their productive cycle provided that adequate environmental, sanitary and nutritional conditions are met. However, these highly producing laying hens are quite...

Gizzard erosion in broilers and the avian adenoviruses

abril 11, 2020

The identification of mild to moderate gizzard erosions (GE) in more than 20-30% of the healthy commercial broilers examined in post mortem sessions, is commonly found in several countries in the Americas and Asia. The gizzard, also called muscular stomach...

Cellular immune response after vaccination with SG 9R in birds

septiembre 20, 2019

Most developed countries around the world have eradicated Salmonella Gallinarum and S. Pullorum from commercial flocks, and now concentrate mainly in the prevention of infections caused by the paratyphoid group.

Veterinary look at mycotoxin lesions

mayo 7, 2014

A common concern facing feed mills and poultry production facilities around the world consists of determining if the mycotoxins present in feed ingredients or in the rations are affecting performance. Producers that have already decided to use anti-mycotoxins...

Endotoxins in swine – effects and strategies for control

abril 13, 2010

Endotoxins are structural components of bacteria. They are part of the outer membrane of Gram negative bacteria., which are released mainly when bacteria are lysed, due to the use of antibiotics or because of the body’s defence mechanism.

Causes of Gizzard Erosion and Proventriculitis in Broilers

septiembre 30, 2007

Many field veterinarians report the presence of gizzard erosion in broilers and commercial layers as a result of propitious environmental conditions for mold growth and the use of feed ingredients contaminated with mycotoxins.

Products

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MYCO-AD Product

MYCO-AD is an broad spectrum, hydrated, sodium/calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS), specially formulated to adsorb and retain all major mycotoxins affecting poultry, swine and cattle health and productivity.

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MYCO-AD A-Z Product

MYCO-AD A-Z is a Bentonite, specially formulated to adsorb and retain all major mycotoxins affecting poultry, swine and cattle health and productivity.

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MYCO-AD D-F Product

MYCO-AD D-F is an broad spectrum, hydrated, sodium/calcium aluminosilicate (HSCAS), specially formulated to control mycotoxins affecting poultry, swine and cattle health and productivity.

We have more than 50 distributors worldwide

For nearly 3 decades, Special Nutrients has worked in state-of-the-art facilities. We select the best clays capable of adsorbing the most harmful mycotoxins that affect animals in commercial production. Choosing the right clays and maintaining a large and reliable supply of clays is essential to ensure product availability for years to come.

As a result, Special Nutrients have used the same mines in several states in the US for several decades.

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