News Livestock News FUMzyme now available for use in poultry and swine DSM Animal Nutrition and Health has announced FUMzyme, its first FDA-approved purified enzyme designed to degrade fumonisins into non-toxic metabolites. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 9, 2022 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: National Pork Board DSM Animal Nutrition and Health has announced FUMzyme, its first FDA-approved purified enzyme designed to degrade fumonisins into non-toxic metabolites.FUMzyme has entered the poultry and swine feed market as a mycotoxin risk management tool that can mitigate toxin levels in corn. READ MORE: Feed efficiency starts at the gut level of the pig "With each year's crop we see variation in mycotoxin contamination patterns," says DSM's mycotoxin and Hy-D category manager Paige Gott. Fumonisin, the fungus that causes mycotoxin, continues to be prevalent across the United States. Since 2014, swine and poultry producers have detected about 80% of mycotoxins in their corn samples, according to a producer survey conducted by DSM. "Because of the various negative outcomes on livestock health and performance associated with mycotoxins, it's important for producers to take proactive steps to mitigate mycotoxins on-farm," says Gott. FUMzyme is part of DSM's Biofix product portfolio. The two new products, Biofix Plus with FUMzyme and Biofix Select with FUMzyme, have been on market since November for both swine and poultry producers. READ MORE: Avian influenza confirmed in commercial and backyard Iowa flocks Farmers interested in learning more about mycotoxin solutions can contact their local DSM dealer or visit: dsm.com/FUMzyme Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit