Martin Weidenbörner – författare

Feedstuff is a common standard for each kind of food for animals, which are in the charge of man and serve as food. Feed for livestock is of special interest. The quality of feed is responsible for the health of animals and indirectly for the quality of human nutrition. Agriculturally used plants, such as numerous grains, oil seeds and nuts, root crops, and to a smaller extent, many forage crops are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Fungal and in the end mycotoxin contaminated feed may be involved in modern livestock production practice (confined rearing on high-density diets) because plant feedstuff especially from multiple sources may be used for feeding. The mixing of mycotoxin contaminated pecan, walnut, or other nut meats into feedstuff is one example. The nuts are pressed to recover the oil while most of the toxin is concentrated in the residual meats. The press cake usually is diverted into animal feed channels. The amount of these (protein supplement) ingredients, while small, could cause problems in the health of animal and human. Available data suggest that the mold and mycotoxin problem is largely one of the worldwide feed management. Especially individual farm silos and feed troughs are major sites of toxin production in mold-contaminated feeds. Guidelines for the investigation and amelioration of feedstuff quality in different countries have been prepared. Mycotoxin contamination of feeds occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi.

Due to the serious spoilage and health issues the presence of mycotoxins can cause, it’s imperative that the food industry has a basic understanding fungi and their corresponding mycotoxins. An indispensable resource, Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs gives an in depth overview by listing the degree of contamination, concentration and country of origin/detection for each case of mycotoxin contamination for each commodity. In addition, the book shows whether or not food is predisposed for mycotoxin contamination.

Feedstuff is a common standard for each kind of food for animals, which are in the charge of man and serve as food. Feed for livestock is of special interest. The quality of feed is responsible for the health of animals and indirectly for the quality of human nutrition. Agriculturally used plants, such as numerous grains, oil seeds and nuts, root crops, and to a smaller extent, many forage crops are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Fungal and in the end mycotoxin contaminated feed may be involved in modern livestock production practice (confined rearing on high-density diets) because plant feedstuff especially from multiple sources may be used for feeding. The mixing of mycotoxin contaminated pecan, walnut, or other nut meats into feedstuff is one example. The nuts are pressed to recover the oil while most of the toxin is concentrated in the residual meats. The press cake usually is diverted into animal feed channels. The amount of these (protein supplement) ingredients, while small, could cause problems in the health of animal and human. Available data suggest that the mold and mycotoxin problem is largely one of the worldwide feed management. Especially individual farm silos and feed troughs are major sites of toxin production in mold-contaminated feeds. Guidelines for the investigation and amelioration of feedstuff quality in different countries have been prepared. Mycotoxin contamination of feeds occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi.

Due to the serious spoilage and health issues the presence of mycotoxins can cause, it’s imperative that the food industry has a basic understanding fungi and their corresponding mycotoxins. An indispensable resource, Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs gives an in depth overview by listing the degree of contamination, concentration and country of origin/detection for each case of mycotoxin contamination for each commodity. In addition, the book shows whether or not food is predisposed for mycotoxin contamination.

The book will be similar to Weidenborner’s previous two books - “Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs” and “Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs” - in that it will be a review of the literature to create a comprehensive reference for mycotoxin levels.

Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs

Mycotoxins are substances produced from fungal secondary metabolic processes. They impair animal health, thereby causing great economic losses of livestock through disease. Livestock come into contact with mycotoxins through contaminated feedstuff. Feedstuff is any of the constituent nutrients of an animal ration. The plants used in feed, such as grains, oil seeds, nuts, and root crops, are susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs lists (in the style of a dictionary) feeds which have been reported to have been contaminated with mycotoxins, including data on the degree of contamination, the concentration of the toxins, and the country of origin and/or detection of the contaminated feed.This second edition will feature:- More than 180 new publications concerning mycotoxins in feedstuffs. - A more efficient organization of the content, making the book easier to use in daily practice.- A single-chapter overview of mycotoxins in the corresponding feedstuffs.

Mycotoxin contamination of food occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi such as Fusarium spp., Alternaria spp., Aspergillus spp., and Penicillium spp., which start their growth while in storage (storage fungi). In the worst case, these fungi produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. They can be very harmful to humans and animals when for example they are consumed through food. Mycotoxins have various negative effects on several organs in humans and animals. The present book gives a basic overview of the main mycotoxins in food. It lists the predisposition of a foodstuff for mycotoxin contamination, the degree of contamination, concentration, and country of detection/origin for each case of mycotoxin contamination of food.Major updates to this second edition include:- More than 750 new publications concerning mycotoxins in foodstuffs (1665 literatures at all).- A single chapter overview of mycotoxin(s) in the corresponding foodstuff.- The co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff has been listed where possible.- Numerical and alphabetical literature.- Organic and conventional foods of a publication have been listed separately where possible.- Numerous entries described in much greater detail.- Each analyzed foodstuff has a separate entry per year where possible.

The book will be similar to Weidenborner’s previous two books - “Mycotoxins in Feedstuffs” and “Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs” - in that it will be a review of the literature to create a comprehensive reference for mycotoxin levels.

This book is one of three volumes that are an expansion of Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, Second Edition, and it focuses on cocoa, coffee, fruits and fruit products, medicinal plants, nuts, spices, and wine. In addition all foodstuffs of plant origin except cereals and cereal products are covered.Mycotoxins in Plants and Plant Products – Cocoa, Coffee, Fruits and Fruit Products, Medicinal Plants, Nuts, Spices, Wine comprises: More than 280 new publications and 900 publications in allEach item includes "Co-contamination", showing the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff, where possibleEach item includes "Further contamination", describing the same or further foodstuff/s with its/their mycotoxins documented, where possibleSingle chapter overview with all mycotoxins and their foodstuff-spectrumSingle chapter overview with each single foodstuff and its mycotoxin-spectrumSeparate list of the articles dealing with conventionally and organically produced foodstuffs and their mycotoxin contaminationNumerical and Alphabetical Bibliography

This book is one of three volumes expanding upon content found in Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, Second Edition, and focuses on milk and milk products, and meat. Foodstuffs of plant origin that play only a minor role in mycotoxin contamination, such as asparagus, are also covered.Mycotoxins in Animal Products - Milk and Milk Products, and Meat comprises:More than 100 new publications and 300 publications in allSingle chapter overview with all mycotoxins and each foodstuff that is contaminatedCoverage of "co-contamination," showing the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff, where possibleCoverage of "further contamination,“ describing further foodstuffs with their mycotoxins documented, where possibleList of articles dealing with conventionally and organically produced foodstuffs and their mycotoxin contamination

This book is one of three volumes expanding upon content found in Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, Second Edition, and focuses on milk and milk products, and meat. Foodstuffs of plant origin that play only a minor role in mycotoxin contamination, such as asparagus, are also covered.Mycotoxins in Animal Products - Milk and Milk Products, and Meat comprises:More than 100 new publications and 300 publications in allSingle chapter overview with all mycotoxins and each foodstuff that is contaminatedCoverage of "co-contamination," showing the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff, where possibleCoverage of "further contamination,“ describing further foodstuffs with their mycotoxins documented, where possibleList of articles dealing with conventionally and organically produced foodstuffs and their mycotoxin contamination

The third edition features a re-organization into multiple sections including: Mycotoxin Contamination in Feedstuffs for Farm Animals; Mycotoxin Contamination in Feedstuffs for Pets; Feedstuffs for Farm Animals and their Mycotoxins; Mycotoxin Contamination of Feedstuffs in Conventional and Organic Farming;

This book presents a review of the existing literature on natural mycotoxins to create a comprehensive reference for mycotoxin levels.

This book presents a review of the existing literature on natural mycotoxins to create a comprehensive reference for mycotoxin levels.

This book provides detailed data and information about the cereals and cereal products that are affected by mycotoxins, and gives a basic overview of mycotoxins in these foodstuffs.Mycotoxin contamination of food occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi such as Fusarium spp.

This book provides detailed data and information about the cereals and cereal products that are affected by mycotoxins, and gives a basic overview of mycotoxins in these foodstuffs.Mycotoxin contamination of food occurs as a result of crop invasion by field fungi such as Fusarium spp.

This book is one of three volumes that are an expansion of Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, Second Edition, and it focuses on cocoa, coffee, fruits and fruit products, medicinal plants, nuts, spices, and wine. In addition all foodstuffs of plant origin except cereals and cereal products are covered.Mycotoxins in Plants and Plant Products – Cocoa, Coffee, Fruits and Fruit Products, Medicinal Plants, Nuts, Spices, Wine comprises: More than 280 new publications and 900 publications in allEach item includes "Co-contamination", showing the co-occurrence of mycotoxins in a foodstuff, where possibleEach item includes "Further contamination", describing the same or further foodstuff/s with its/their mycotoxins documented, where possibleSingle chapter overview with all mycotoxins and their foodstuff-spectrumSingle chapter overview with each single foodstuff and its mycotoxin-spectrumSeparate list of the articles dealing with conventionally and organically produced foodstuffs and their mycotoxin contaminationNumerical and Alphabetical Bibliography

All relevant toxin producing fungi, their natural occurence, the possible mycotoxicosis, further the biochemical and physiological effects of mycotoxins, their chemical data and toxicity are treated here comprehensively. For each fungi, reference is given to the food at risk. All foods which have been reported to be contaminated with mycotoxins are listed, including data on the degree of contamination, the concentration of the toxins and the country of origin and/or detection of the contaminated food.

All relevant toxin producing fungi, their natural occurence, the possible mycotoxicosis, further the biochemical and physiological effects of mycotoxins, their chemical data and toxicity are treated here comprehensively. For each fungi, reference is given to the food at risk. All foods which have been reported to be contaminated with mycotoxins are listed, including data on the degree of contamination, the concentration of the toxins and the country of origin and/or detection of the contaminated food.