Dr. Imourana, researcher from INRA ToxAlim, Toulouse, was invited as keynote speaker. He shared the significant results on how mycotoxins target immune system in pigs and compromise the specific immune activity. The compromising effects cause by mycotoxin will not only decrease the pig immunity but also breakdown the vaccine efficacy. He pointed out that the disease may even outbreak in the properly vaccinated pigs due to the mycotoxin pollution in feed. With respect to multi-mycotoxin contamination, Dr. Imourana shared his literature survey in the related studies from 1986 to 2013 with us. Two important messages are: Multi-mycotoxin contamination in feed is a common situation worldwide. Under low concentration, the main type of interaction among Trichothecenes is synergy.

 

Dr. Change, professor from Department of Veterinary Medicine in National Chiayi University, showed the audience several farm cases on the harmful results lead by mycotoxin pollution regarding growth performance, reproductive performance and diseases. With a global view, Dr. Change discussed the real situation from local farms with the audiences.

 

Professor Cheng demonstrated the harmful effects and the underlying mechanism on how mycotoxin can be harmful for poultry with the focus on growth performance and disease outbreak. Also he shared his knowledge on the pros and cons of existing mycotoxin treatments in feed.