Impact of DON and BEA on oocyte development

In a recent cooperation with the Utrecht University, the reproductive impact of DON and BEA on gilts and sows was evaluated with surprising results. This article summarises the main findings of the study . Deoxynivalenol (DON) and beauvericin (BEA) are toxins produced by the Fusarium species that can contaminate food and feed. The negative impact caused by DON in pigs is well known, and studies also indicate that pigs are sensitive to BEA. In Europe, it is recommended that pig diets do not co