the risk of aflatoxicosis in livestock (Jouany, 2007). Biological,chemical, or physical treatments can minimize toxin production and eliminate contaminants in food and feeds but are not extensively applied in practice due to their cost and limited efficacy (Niderkorn et al., 2007). One approach to reduce the incidence of aflatoxicosis in farm animals is the use of feed additives that restrict the bioavailability of toxins. Mineral adsorbents such as clays or activated carbons have
been extensively tested for their potential to complex aflatoxins and impair their gastrointestinal absorption (Kabak et al., 2006). However, these compounds are relatively inefficient toward others mycotoxins and can also impair the absorption of some micronutrients (Huwig et al., 2001).