ZEOVET is a Brazilian company that develops solutions in animal nutrition based on the use of the volcanic mineral Zeolite Clinoptilolite. Due to its unique molecular composition with crystalline structure and a high Cation Exchange Capacity (CTC) - 100% natural and without additives - this mineral has properties to adsorb mycotoxins in the animal organism and, from then on, promote an increase in the quality of health generally.

The main mycotoxins occurring in grains and by-products used in animal nutrition in Brazil are: aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, trichothecenes and ochratoxin A. Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi and that cause toxic effects in animals. Among the crops commonly affected are wheat, rye, oats, barley, rice and, especially, corn - which is an important energy source for animals. Contamination can occur in the field or during grain storage.

Today, more than 400 mycotoxin molecules are identified, but 4 groups are the most relevant for the animal protein production chain. These substances deserve attention, as they offer risks, impairing the metabolism, health and performance of animals, especially herds. Its effects, however, are diverse and influenced by the type of mycotoxin dosage, species, age, sex and animal health.

Among domestic animals, ruminants are more resistant to mycotoxins than monogastric ones, since the rumen flora is able to degrade some, reducing their toxicity. However, much is lost in terms of productivity if mycotoxins are present in high levels in foods intended for animal feed.

In general, we can highlight the following consequences of mycotoxicosis: depression of the immune system, liver pathology, impaired kidney function, reduced growth rate, allergic reactions and reproductive disorders, problems in the nervous, circulatory and respiratory systems, reduced food efficiency, changes in egg quality, effects on color, taste and odor of milk and risk of death.

The population can be contaminated by mycotoxins directly by eating food, or its derivatives, with some level of contamination. For this reason, adopting measures that prevent the proliferation of fungi in the inputs used to manufacture animal feed is a public health issue.

Currently, ZEOVET is the main representative of CELPEC and KLINOLITA in Brazil through the commercialization of its products for animal feed from the groups of ruminants, non-ruminants and psiculture. In addition to direct sales to the producer, ZEOVET offers consultancy to agropecuartistas focused on guiding and monitoring the best use of the application of this mineral according to the objectives and needs of each producer.