The core ProSid^TM feed additives developed to make a difference in fighting problems relating to mould growth, are grouped into three application areas:

ProSid^TM mould inhibitors
ProSid^TM MI consist of synergistic blend of organic acids that have proved effective in preventing mould growth in raw materials and compound feed. Preservation of feed with these products provides major advantages including:  

• inhibition of mould growth
• preservation of full nutritional value
• prevention of mycotoxin build-up
• prolonged feed storage time

The mode of action of ProSid^TM MI against mould spoilage in raw materials or feed is supported by various features of the ProSid^TM MI products. 

Perstorp’s mould inhibitors consist of a synergistical blend of organic acids. The various organic acids all work against different mould species. By using the right blend of organic acids the product has a broad spectrum of activity and preserves your feed in the best possible way.

The dry ProSid^TM MI products have, due to the small particle size, a very large surface area. This improves the contact between ProSid^TM MI and the raw materials that needs to be preserved. Due to an improved contact between our mould inhibitor and the product that needs to be treated the efficacy of the products is also improved.    

To improve the efficacy of the liquid ProSid^TM MI products surfactants are added. By adding surfactants to the product, the rapid spread of the product throughout the feed they are applied, is promoted. 

ProSid^TM broad spectrum binder
ProSid^TM TB products adsorb different types of mycotoxins. The binding takes place by an exchange of ions on the binder for mycotoxins in the feed. The bound mycotoxins are then excreted along with the binder in the animal's faeces. ProSid^TM mycotoxin binders also protect the microvilli in the gastrointestinal tract agains the damaging effects of mycotoxins.

Toxin binders with single component are not able to bind all types of toxins. A mixture can cover the toxin spectrum better as they have complementary, synergistic effect together. ProSid^TM mycotoxin binders (ProSid^TM TB) are based on different binding components with the following functions:

• Adsorbing mycotoxins with broad activity spectrum

• Adsorbing pathogens

• Enhancing the activity of gut microflora

• Stimulating the immune system

What are mycotoxins? Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of moulds that can have a detrimental effect on animal and human health. The most common mycotoxins are aflatoxin, ochratoxin, deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), T-2 and Fumonisin B1. Different livestock species react differently to different mycotoxins. Piglets are very sensitive to ingestion of DON. Dietary concentrations of 1 ppm can result in a 10-20% reduction of feed consumption and feed conversion. On the other hand DON does not have major consequences in poultry. However, when layers are exposed to aflatoxin they show the same negative effects on animal physiology and performance.

The mycotoxin problem can be reduced by preventing mould growth that secrete mycotoxins during the storage by using mould inhibitors. However some mycotoxins are produced already on the field and in this case the only solution is using a proper toxin binder.

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