Updated Jul 23, 2019
Risk assessment to determine livestock feed contamination levels
Part of Kansas State University
http://livestocklab.ifas.ufl.edu/projects/dr-yacob-zereyesus/The innovation has no owner
Claim itThis innovation interprets the potential harmful impacts of varying levels of mycotoxin contamination in livestock feeds and therefore helps mitigate the problem of mycotoxins in the animal-source food value chains.
This innovation consists of a rigorous scientific approach to assess the potential harmful effects of varying levels of mycotoxin contamination in feed resources and concentrates depending on their use (e.g. type of feed stuff, livestock species, dairy animal versus meat animal). It helps mitigate the problem of mycotoxins in the animal-source food value chains.
Stage 3: Proof of Concept
Focus Areas:
Livestock & Agriculture
Implemented In:
Ethiopia
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Country Implemented In
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Problem
Lack of understanding of the possible harmful impacts of varying levels of aflatoxin contamination in feed.
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Solution
Scientific approach to quantify possible risk of aflatoxin contamination of feed will be known and will help government to follow strict feed quality measures and build the capacity of local authorities.
Target Beneficiaries
Risk assessors and policy makers within government and standard setting organizations.
Competitive Advantage
Interpretation of data resulting from more widely available aflatoxin diagnostic tests is challenging. This tool helps risk assessors in the process letting them make recommendations to mitigate the impact.
Milestone
Date Unknown
Funds RaisedVERIFIED
TITLEMycotoxin Prevalence and Mitigation Measures in Ethiopia
TYPEGrant
FOCUS AREAS
Livestock & Agriculture
Implemented InEthiopia
Date Unknown
New Country Implemented In
Ethiopia
