Advances in improving animal feed safety

Part 1 Microbiological risks

• 1.Bacterial pathogen contamination of animal feed products and their effects: Steven C. Ricke, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 2.Controlling bacterial pathogen contamination of animal feed products: Elena George Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 3.Viral pathogen contamination of animal feed products, their effects and control management: Scott Dee, Pipestone Veterinary Services, USA;

Part 2 Other feed contaminants risks

• 4.Mycotoxin risk assessment in animal feed products: Stoycho D. Stoev, Trakia University, Bulgaria;
• 5.Techniques for controlling mycotoxin contamination of animal feed products: Anthony Pokoo-Aikins, Toxicology & Mycotoxin Research Unit, U.S. National Poultry Research Center, USDA Agricultural Research Service, USA; and Joseph Opoku, Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, USDA Agricultural Research Service, USA;
• 6.Environmental contaminant risk assessment in animal feed products: Martin Rose, The University of Manchester, UK;

Part 3 Technologies to improve batch control

• 7.New techniques in analysing microorganisms in feed: microbiome analyses: Steven C. Ricke, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 8.Techniques for detecting viral pathogens in animal feed products: Jordan T. Gebhardt, Kansas State University, USA;
• 9.Techniques for detecting mycotoxins in animal feed products: Yiqiang Chen, China Agricultural University, China;
• 10.Improved batch control/micro-scaling technologies for more precise feed control: Kifle G. Gebremedhin, Cornell University, USA;

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.

“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)