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The prevalence of mycotoxins in Brazil over the past year;
The impacts of mycotoxins on animal performance and health;
The main strategies to mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins;
How PROTEC 4.0 provides a technological and effective approach to overcoming these challenges.

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AN INVISIBLE ENEMY, WITH A CONSTANT PRESENCE
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ANIMAL PRODUCTION CHAIN

In 2024, more than 90% of the samples analyzed at TECTRON’s Laboratory were contaminated with mycotoxins.
Over 50% of the samples contained two or more mycotoxins, in quantities that often exceed the recommended maximum limits for animals.
More than 3,200 analyses were conducted across Brazil, forming one of the largest mycotoxin databases in the country.

RESULTS CONFIRM THE THREAT

DIRECT IMPACTS ON ANIMAL PERFORMANCE

Even at low concentrations, mycotoxins:

Compromise immunity and gut health;
Worsen weight gain and feed conversion;
Directly affect production profitability.

SILENT BUT DEVASTATING: Their combined effect is even more dangerous, masking symptoms and hindering early diagnosis.

THE SOLUTION: PROTEC 4.0

Holistic polymodal detoxification with TECTRON’s signature innovation

PROTEC 4.0 is a multifunctional additive designed to provide complete protection against the effects of mycotoxins in all animal species.

It features a multi-front approach: adsorption, biotransformation, bioprotection, and detoxification — four complementary mechanisms to strategically and effectively mitigate the effects of mycotoxins.

HOW DOES PROTEC 4.0 WORK?

ADSORPTION

Broad adsorption spectrum, providing protection against polar, nonpolar, and amphipathic mycotoxins

BIOPROTECTION

Protects the intestinal mucosa and the liver
Strengthens the immune system

HEPATIC DETOXIFICATION

Stimulates liver functions in toxin elimination;
Enhances the metabolization and excretion phases.

BIOTRANSFORMATION

Uses live microorganisms capable of converting mycotoxins into metabolites with low or no toxicity.

EFFECTIVENESS PROVEN THROUGH STUDIES IN
DIFFERENT SPECIES

Validation of PROTEC 4.0 in poultry:

Source: SAMITEC Institute, 2023.

Source: Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) – 2021.

Validation of PROTEC 4.0 in swine:

Source: SAMITEC Institute.
*RESULT WITH SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE P 0.05, MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK ABOVE THE MEAN.

Validation of PROTEC 4.0 in ruminants:

Source: Santa Catarina State University (UDESC), 2025.
*Associated mycotoxins: 200 ppb of AFLA, 15 ppm of FUM, 1.5 ppm of DON, and 500 ppb of ZEA

Validation of PROTEC 4.0 in fish:

Source: Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid Region (UFERSA), 2025.
*Positive control: animals challenged with 200 ppb of AFLA, 15 ppm of FUM, 1.5 ppm of DON, and 500 ppb of ZEA

The TECTRON Mycotoxin Clinic is an exclusive technical improvement program focused on the interpretation of laboratory analyses, risk identification, and the development of practical control strategies.

The partnership with globally renowned universities and research institutes provides:

Immersion in mycotoxicoses, from diagnosis to management;
Hands-on necropsy practice in animals challenged with mycotoxins to identify clinical signs;
Emphasis on strategic planning for mycotoxin control and data-driven decision-making.

A distinctive advantage of TECTRON for clients seeking technical excellence and consistent results in mycotoxin control.

WHY CHOOSE PROTEC 4.0?

Effective across a broad spectrum of mycotoxins, both polar and nonpolar, proven through in vitro and in vivo studies in all species;
Protection beyond adsorption: promotes the conversion of mycotoxins into less toxic metabolites and protects the animal organism, improving immunity;
TECTRON offers the PROTEC Mycotoxin Management Platform, a complete solution for risk management and data- and knowledge-based decision-making.

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