Zearalenone
Zearalenone testing is essential for protecting grain quality, supporting livestock health and maintaining food and feed safety. Produced by Fusarium fungi, zearalenone commonly contaminates maize, wheat, barley, oats and other cereal crops. Due to its oestrogenic properties, it is of particular concern in animal feed, where contamination can impact reproductive performance in livestock. R-Biopharm Australia’s comprehensive zearalenone testing portfolio combines rapid screening assays, quantitative immunoassays and advanced sample preparation technologies to deliver accurate, reliable detection across a wide range of food and feed matrices, supporting quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
Protect Livestock Health Through Early Detection
Unlike many mycotoxins that are primarily associated with food safety, zearalenone is especially important because of its impact on animal health and productivity. Even low levels of contamination can affect reproductive performance in susceptible livestock, making routine zearalenone testing an important part of feed quality assurance. Early detection helps feed manufacturers, grain handlers and commercial laboratories identify contaminated raw materials before they enter production, reducing risk and supporting healthier livestock outcomes.
To reduce risks and safeguard public health, regulatory agencies worldwide emphasize routine monitoring of zearalenone in food and feed products. Meeting these regulatory requirements not only protects consumers and animals but also helps producers avoid economic losses, recalls, and compliance issues.
Flexible Testing Solutions for Modern Laboratories
R-Biopharm Australia’s zearalenone testing portfolio provides reliable solutions for laboratories performing routine screening, quantitative analysis and confirmatory testing. The range includes RIDA®QUICK Zearalenone RQS ECO lateral flow assays for rapid screening, RIDASCREEN® Zearalenone ELISA kits for accurate laboratory quantification, and ZEARALAPREP® immunoaffinity columns for sample clean-up prior to HPLC or LC-MS/MS analysis. These complementary technologies enable laboratories to select the most appropriate workflow for their analytical and regulatory requirements.
How Reference Material Makes Your Mycotoxin Analysis More Reliable
Product Portfolio
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1403 | RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon ECO | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Wells each) | |
| R1401 | RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Wells each) | |
| R5505 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon SC | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Wells each) | |
| R5502 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Wells each) |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R5504 | RIDA®QUICK Zearalenon RQS | 20 x Test Strips |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-QP2100-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-Ergot Alkaloid MS | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| TC-QP1000-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-Mycotoxin | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| TC-QP1100-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-tox MS | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| RBRRP91 / RBRRP90 | EASI-EXTRACT® ZEARALENONE | RBRRP91 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRRP90 : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP73 / RBRP73B | DZT MS-PREP® | RBRP73 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) RBRP73B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) | |
| RBRP112 / RBRP112B | AO ZON PREP® | RBRP112 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRP112B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) | |
| TC-M160 | PuriTox AflaZON | 25 Solid Phase Clean-Up Columns (Syringe Format) |
Supporting Grain, Feed and Agricultural Industries
Zearalenone testing supports quality assurance across the agricultural supply chain, from harvested grain and storage facilities through to compound feed manufacturing and finished food production. Suitable for maize, wheat, barley, oats, cereals, feed ingredients and complete animal feed, R-Biopharm Australia’s solutions help organisations maintain product quality, protect livestock health, demonstrate regulatory compliance and strengthen confidence throughout the supply chain.
Trusted Solutions for Reliable Zearalenone Testing
Managing zearalenone contamination requires dependable analytical methods, practical laboratory workflows and responsive technical support. Backed by globally recognised technologies and local Australian expertise, R-Biopharm Australia’s zearalenone testing portfolio helps laboratories strengthen quality assurance programs, support animal feed safety and confidently monitor one of the world’s most significant Fusarium mycotoxins.
Technology That Streamlines Laboratory Workflows
Reliable zearalenone analysis depends on more than validated assays—it requires technologies that improve workflow efficiency and analytical consistency. R-Biopharm Australia’s portfolio includes the ThunderBolt® automated ELISA platform for high-throughput immunoassay processing, the RIDA®SMART APP for objective interpretation of quantitative lateral flow assays and specialised sample preparation technologies that support chromatographic analysis. Together, these solutions help laboratories reduce manual handling, improve reproducibility and maintain confidence in every result.
