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Correction to the European recommendation on ergot alkaloid control in animal feed

02 Sep 2026 Effective: 15 Jun 2026 59 views
Who is affected:
Feed manufacturers, livestock farmers, animal feed control authorities in the EU

Summary

The EU corrects errors in its recommendation on monitoring ergot alkaloids in animal feed. These toxic fungi can contaminate cereals used in feed production.

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A rectification is published to Commission Recommendation (EU) 2026/1243 of 11 June 2026 on the monitoring of ergot alkaloids (ergot of rye) in animal feed. Ergot alkaloids are mycotoxins produced by fungi of the genus Claviceps that contaminate cereals such as rye, wheat or barley, and may cause toxicity in farm anima…

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OJ:L_202690724:           Rectificatif à la recommandation (UE) 2026/1243 de la Commission du 11 juin 2026 sur la surveillance de la présence d’alcaloïdes de l’ergot dans les aliments pour animaux (JO L, 2026/1243, 15.6.2026)

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