"Ensuring the safety of animal feed is fundamental not only for animal health and productivity, but also for protecting food safety, public health and consumer confidence throughout the food chain. As feed supply chains become increasingly global and complex, the industry must continue to develop innovative approaches to identify, assess and mitigate biological, chemical and environmental hazards. This volume, expertly edited by Dr Regiane R. Santos, brings together leading international experts to provide a comprehensive overview of the major risks affecting feed safety, from bacterial and viral pathogens to mycotoxins and environmental contaminants. The book also highlights emerging analytical and monitoring technologies to improve contamination control and feed manufacturing practices. This timely collection will be an invaluable resource for researchers, feed manufacturers, veterinarians and regulatory professionals seeking to strengthen feed safety systems to support a more resilient and sustainable livestock sector." (Professor Antonio Gallo, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Italy) In order for animal feed products to be fit for consumption and pass the necessary safety requirements, they must be free from pathogens, chemicals and toxins that could cause harm to the animal. To ensure product safety, the animal feed sector must continue to find new and innovative ways of detecting and controlling the major groups of contaminants.
Advances in improving animal feed safety provides a comprehensive overview of the key microbiological and chemical risks affecting animal feed, from bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella and E.coli, to mycotoxins and environmental contaminants such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. The book also reviews the techniques used for detecting and controlling contaminants in animal feed. Edited by a world-renowned expert on feed safety, the book will be a standard reference for university and other researchers working in livestock science departments with a focus on animal feed safety, companies involved in the manufacturing of animal feed, farmers and advisers, as well as government and other private sector agencies responsible for regulating the safety of the animal feed sector. Dr Regiane R. Santos is an Innovation Coordinator and Research Scientist based at Schothorst Feed Research, The Netherlands. Dr Santos specialises in mycotoxins and their effects on gut health and reproduction. She is member of the World's Poultry Science Association, International Society for Mycotoxicology and the Society for Mycotoxin Research.
Dr Santos is also editor of the book Mycotoxins: From Field to Feed and has contributed to over 160 publications on animal nutrition and reproduction.