Plant Actives: Taking Mycotoxin Protection to New Heights

Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS - Vice President of Nutrition and Caroline Knoblock, MSc, - Director of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions

For over 25 years, Agrarian Solutions has focused on addressing mycotoxin-related inflammation to support dairy nutritionists in optimizing herd health and performance. As liver health takes center stage in dairy nutrition research, Agrarian is proud to introduce the addition of LivOx, a proprietary blend of natural plant actives, to our DTX and BioCycle Plus products. The complementary plant actives curcumin, naringin, and carnosic acid have been selected to defend intestinal integrity and protect liver health for the next level in mycotoxin protection. These innovative enhancements align with our commitment to providing science-backed solutions that address the dual challenges of nutrient metabolism and mycotoxin clearance, ensuring healthier, more productive cows.

The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) manual lists various plant sources of spices, essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives that have achieved Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to be fed to livestock in the U.S. (2024 AAFCO Official Publication pages 535-538). The phytochemical sector has made tremendous progress in researching essential oils and plant extracts to understand and identify the basic plant molecules or actives for enhancing and protecting animal health and performance.

A key phytochemical researcher approached Agrarian Solutions with the research-supported LivOx proprietary blend of plant actives from turmeric, naringin, and rosemary. More specifically, turmeric, a member of the ginger family, is the source of the plant active curcumin to strengthen the tight junctions between intestinal epithelial cells. Importantly, the curcumin bioavailability is enhanced by the addition of the plant active naringin, originating from citrus peels. Rosemary provides the third plant active, carnosic acid, for powerful antioxidant properties to protect the liver, and potentially other body cells, as well.

Bolstering our time-proven cell wall-deficient bacteria with curcumin, naringin, and carnosic acid is the next step in defending and protecting intestinal integrity and liver function during periods of mycotoxin challenges. We will be contacting you soon with more information on this enhancement of the Agrarian products.

If you would like to discuss this topic more or have questions about the Agrarian Solutions product line please contact us.