DON Flex Adds Value by Increasing Throughput

Test kit providers, including EnviroLogix, like to tell you how much time you can save when using their products. Why? Because a faster test means more throughput for your facility. For example, our DON Flex kit has the industry’s fastest sample prep and test time, meaning more trucks can be processed during a normal 8-hour shift.

Time Trucks Graphic

Why is more throughput important? By allowing you to receive more product, you are adding to your bottom line without the expense of extending shifts or adding infrastructure.

In order to help demonstrate this, our field experts got together with our product managers and designed a mycotoxin kit calculator. By simply inputting some data about your facility and capacity, we can quickly and clearly equate time savings to real dollars in your pocket. 

Because every truck has value, the ability to process more truckloads when at full capacity adds more to your bottom line. If we assume every truck is worth $300, here’s an example of how higher throughput using DON Flex can put real money in your pockets.

Money Chart Graphic

 

EnviroLogix has also developed a Common Extraction protocol for DON, Aflatoxin and Fumonisin, with one sample prep, a few transfer steps, and a common four-minute run time. By streamlining many of the steps involved in testing multiple mycotoxins, you can realize even more efficiencies in your workflow. 

Visit our Common Extraction web page to learn more about how to increase efficiencies when testing for multiple mycotoxins. 

 

 

 

Monitor Your Crops for Aflatoxin During and After Harvest

When you notice mold on food, you throw it out. But what if the mold was invisible—or even worse, invisible and incredibly toxic? That is the case with aflatoxin, one of the most poisonous natural compounds on Earth.

Aflatoxins are compounds produced by certain strains of Aspergillus fungi; aflatoxin-producing molds can grow under a broad range of temperature and moisture conditions, as well as across numerous crops. It is thought that more recent extreme weather and drought cycles are increasing the prevalence of aflatoxins.

Although there are some regulations around aflatoxin testing, enforcement is not consistent, and in developing countries, non-existent. The threat to humans, livestock, and pets is real, with effects ranging from mild (headaches, vomiting, disorientation) to severe (carcinogenic effects, reproductive issues, encephalopathy). It also presents a threat to billions of dollars’ worth of international trade; most recently evidenced by the rejection of several vessels of Brazilian corn bound for international destinations which contained dangerously high levels of aflatoxin.

Typically, aflatoxin gains a foothold in a crop during the harvest season.  However, the real threat comes during storage. The combined conditions of heat and moisture can multiply the level of aflatoxin exponentially in improperly stored crops.

Understanding our customers’ needs to efficiently screen field crops for aflatoxin, EnviroLogix was first to present the industry with an affordable aflatoxin screening tool in 2003. We continued our leadership in mycotoxin testing with the introduction of quantification via QuickScan. And that ongoing commitment to innovation has led to our newest offering: USDA/GIPSA-Certified Aflatoxin Flex.

EnviroLogix’ Flex mycotoxin testing products offer wider ranges of results at the levels most important to you. Designed to meet the most recent USDA/GIPSA criteria, Flex kits deliver accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions. And utilizing the powerful QuickScan system, the Flex line leverages all the traceability and computing power that customers have come to rely on.

Read the full news release.

Introducing GIPSA-approved Aflatoxin Flex

EnviroLogix Inc. is pleased to announce that its newest mycotoxin kit, Aflatoxin Flex (Cat. No. AQ-309-BG), has received a Certificate of Conformance (2017-095) from the USDA/GIPSA Rapid Test Kit Evaluation Program.

The Flex Advantage

EnviroLogix’ Flex line of mycotoxin testing products offers wider ranges of results at the levels most important to our customers.  Delivering accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions ensures assay consistency and reliability in today’s global grain markets.  And utilizing the classic and powerful QuickScan System, the Flex line leverages all the traceability and computing power that our customers have come to rely on.

“Aflatoxin Flex was designed to not only meet the newest GIPSA certification criteria, but as a commitment to supporting our customers’ needs. The Flex system removes concerns about adverse environmental conditions, such as high heat or humidity, that are known to negatively impact the performance of many tests,” according to Susan Whipkey, Product Manager.

Alex Miller, Vice President, added, “Not only was EnviroLogix the first company to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain, but the QuickScan System has proven to be the industry’s most trusted solution for grain handling needs. The development of the Flex line is the latest example of our commitment to our customers. We want them to have simple, reliable, high-performing solutions for their everyday challenges.”

 

DON Flex Receives GIPSA Approval

EnviroLogix Inc. is pleased to announce that its newest mycotoxin kit, DON Flex (Cat. No. AQ-304-BG), has received a Certificate of Conformance from the USDA/GIPSA Rapid Test Kit Evaluation Program.

Overall, the Flex line of mycotoxin testing products will offer wider ranges of results at the levels most important to our customers.  The ability of Flex kits to deliver accurate results in often adverse environmental conditions ensures assay consistency and reliability in today’s global grain markets.  And by utilizing the classic and powerful QuickScan System, Flex will ensure continued delivery of accurate test results with all the traceability and computing power customers have come to rely on.

According to Susan Whipkey, Product Manager, “DON Flex was developed specifically to conform to GIPSA’s newest certification criteria, leveraging all the advantages of EnviroLogix’ Flex platform.  It offers simple sample prep and the ability to fine-tune quantification for a wide array of matrices, offering exquisite accuracy and precision with a two minute test time.”

EnviroLogix was the first company to offer LFD technology for mycotoxin screening in grain.  Our focus on innovation and providing solutions in today’s identity-preservation and food-safety environments continues with the introduction of the Flex platform.

Alex Miller, Vice President, added, “In addition to our technology, we are committed to leading the industry in technical support for our partners, helping to resolve issues and address concerns of those involved in grain, feed, milling, and pet food.”

He continued, “The QuickScan System has proven to be the industry’s most versatile solution for grain handling needs.  The development of the Flex line of mycotoxin tests is just another example of EnviroLogix’ commitment to providing our customers simple, reliable and cost-effective solutions to their everyday challenges.”

 

 

EnviroLogix to Present at World Mycotoxin Forum

Industry expert Kyle Donovan -Business Unit Manager, Immunoassay Technologies – will be speaking at the World Mycotoxin Forum in Canada on June 7, where he will present the current science and best practices in rapid mycotoxin testing.

This 4-day conference is held jointly with the IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins, and is the world’s largest mycotoxin event. It starts this afternoon and promises to be packed with information and resources.

Kyle Donovan, Busniess Unit Manager, Immunoassay Technologies
Kyle Donovan, Busniess Unit Manager, Immunoassay Technologies

We hope you can join us in Winnipeg! Kyle will also discuss our next-generation mycotoxin Flex technology and will be on-site with other EnviroLogix staff to provide demos and answer questions. In addition, this event is the first public preview of our new logo and branding. Stay tuned for more details!

If you have any questions about detecting mycotoxins, contact us anytime.

New Flex Product Exceeds 2016 GIPSA Mycotoxin Specifications

The QuickTox testing solutions have been improved to exceed the new 2016 GIPSA mycotoxin specifications. The first Flex kit for mycotoxins is for T-2/HT-2 ; Aflatoxin, DON and Fumonisin will follow, and all are designed to work on the QuickScan system. For more information about T-2/HT-2, check out our knowledgebase.

Flex advantages over the original QuickTox mycotoxin kits:

• Accuracy – test accuracy is improved by eliminating adverse environmental effects
• Time savings – the majority of Flex test kits will feature shorter run times and fewer dilution steps
• Efficiency – test a wider variety of matrices utilizing the same QuickTox Strips
• Wider range – more accurate results across a broader range of test results

Paired with the proprietary software included in the QuickScan system, QuickTox strips quantify mycotoxins in the ranges most important to you.

The dependable QuickTox mycotoxin tests for QuickScan still offer:

• Ease of use – simple procedure, less “shaking,” fewer pipetting steps, and no drying step – read the strips wet!
• Quantification – A unique barcoding system containing lot-specific standard curve data ensures accurate and precise mycotoxin measurement while eliminating the need for calibrators or standards.
• Traceability – Instantaneous data and image storage onto a host PC (or network) means test results can be emailed, printed or analyzed for management decisions at any time.