Advances in improving animal feed safety

Part 1 Microbiological risks

• 1.Foodborne bacterial pathogen contamination of animal feed products and their effects: Steven C. Ricke, Elena G. Olson and Haley A. Tarcin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 2.Controlling bacterial pathogen contamination of animal feed products: Elena G. Olson and Steven C. Ricke, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 3.Viral pathogen contamination of animal feed products and their effects: Scott Dee, Pipestone Veterinary Services, USA;

Part 2 Other feed contaminants risks

• 4.Assessing risks from mycotoxins in animal feed and animal-derived 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 Research Center – USDA-ARS, USA; and Joseph Opoku, Mycotoxin Prevention and Applied Microbiology Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research – USDA-ARS, USA;
• 6.Exposure, transfer and uptake of environmental contaminants in animal feed: risk assessment, decontamination and detoxification interventions: Martin Rose, Jorvik Food and Environmental Chemical Safety Ltd (JFECS), United Kingdom;

Part 3 Technologies to improve batch control

• 7.Molecular techniques in identifying microorganisms in feed: microbiome analyses: Steven C. Ricke and Elena G. Olson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA;
• 8.Techniques for detecting viral pathogens in animal feed products and manufacturing surfaces: Jordan T. Gebhardt, Kansas State University, USA;
• 9.Techniques for detecting mycotoxins in animal feed products: Yiqiang Chen, China Agricultural University, China;
• 10.Improved batching and micro-scaling systems for more precise feed control: Oreofeoluwa Akintan, Michigan State University, USA; Kifle G. Gebremedhin, Cornell University, USA; and Daniel Uyeh, Michigan State 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)