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EFSA update on Ergot alkaloids in feed

In January 2024, European Commission requested from EFSA to provide an update of the 2012 Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) on the risks for animal health related to the presence of ergot alkaloids (EAs) in feed. The Panel concluded that there is a health concern for pigs and cattle, while the risk is low for poultry, sheep, and goats

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