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Special Nutrients is a worldwide leading supplier of scientifically proven mycotoxins binders. Mycoad and Mycoad AZ 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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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 other species

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 1.4 billion per year.

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 from corn and does not affect feed or food prices all over the world.

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 reduce the absorption of mycotoxins from the gastrointestinal tract.

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 susceptible...

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.

Products

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Mycoad Product

MYCOAD is an activated, 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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Mycoad AZ Product

MYCOAD-AZ is a surface activated Bentonite (Organoclay), specially formulated to adsorb and retain all major mycotoxins affecting poultry, swine and cattle health and productivity.

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Mycoad DF Product

MYCOAD-DF is an activated, 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.

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Through hard work and quality products, We have developed worldwide recognition as one of the largest and most trusted providers of mycotoxin binders. Our products are highly recognized in the international market as demonstrated by the wide network of distributors throughout the world.

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