Increased residues of the mycotoxin zearalenone (ZEA) have been detected in sugar beet pulp from the 2018 harvest. Dry sugar beet pulp is added to the feed as a source of dietary fibre, but the high ZEA content is problematic for sows and piglets in particular. Our bilacon experts recommend sugar beet to be monitored for ZEA in the future as well.
The maximum values of ZEA (derived from a moisture content of 12%) in animal feed are enclosed:
The essential meaning of the estrogenen effect of the mold fungus poison lies with the human being mainly in the changed hormonal balance. This could influence cancer-causing processes, since the hormone system has a large influence on the progression of tumors in thyroid gland, prostate and breast.
The contaminated batches were harvested in Germany between September 2018 and January 2019. The new harvest will only be available from November, until then the issue is very acute.
bilacon offers various analytical methods for the detection of zearalenone and also recommends a risk-based evaluation of sugar beet products from abroad. Contact our expert directly.
About bilacon
bilacon GmbH is a company of the Tentamus Group GmbH and an accredited trade laboratory operating nationwide. bilacon GmbH carries out microbiological, chemical-physical and residue analysis analyses of food, feed, drinking water and tobacco products on behalf of its customers. In addition, sensory assessments and labelling tests are carried out as part of the marketability review. Hygiene audits, training courses and consultations in the food industry and in food retailing are also part of our range of services.
The maximum values of ZEA (derived from a moisture content of 12%) in animal feed are enclosed:
- Cattle and pigs: 0.75 mg/kg
- Young pigs: 0,3 mg/kg
- Young cattle and dairy cattle: 1,5 mg/kg
The essential meaning of the estrogenen effect of the mold fungus poison lies with the human being mainly in the changed hormonal balance. This could influence cancer-causing processes, since the hormone system has a large influence on the progression of tumors in thyroid gland, prostate and breast.
The contaminated batches were harvested in Germany between September 2018 and January 2019. The new harvest will only be available from November, until then the issue is very acute.
bilacon offers various analytical methods for the detection of zearalenone and also recommends a risk-based evaluation of sugar beet products from abroad. Contact our expert directly.
About bilacon
bilacon GmbH is a company of the Tentamus Group GmbH and an accredited trade laboratory operating nationwide. bilacon GmbH carries out microbiological, chemical-physical and residue analysis analyses of food, feed, drinking water and tobacco products on behalf of its customers. In addition, sensory assessments and labelling tests are carried out as part of the marketability review. Hygiene audits, training courses and consultations in the food industry and in food retailing are also part of our range of services.
