Abstract: A method for evaluating a decision of processing batches of maize in a selected region is provided. The method includes obtaining meteorological data in time series associated with a selected region, and predicting an amount of A. flavus and aflatoxin contamination in the time series for a plurality of batches of maize using an integrated mechanistic model based on the meteorological data. The integrated mechanistic model can comprise estimated parameters and reference parameters. The estimated parameters can be optimized based on a comparison of a historical measured data set and a historical predicted data set. The method further includes evaluating a decision of processing the batches of maize in the selected region based on the predicted amount of A. flavus and the predicted aflatoxin contamination.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition preferably a pet foodstuff comprising pantothenic acid, nicotinamide, histidine, inositol and choline wherein pantothenic acid is provided at a level of 10 mg to 500 mg per 400 kcal per day, its use in the treatment of a skin disorder and methods of controlling a skin disorder. The invention further provides a method of manufacturing a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition preferably a pet foodstuff comprising pantothenic acid, nicotinamide, histidine, inositol and choline wherein pantothenic acid is provided at a level of 10 mg to 500 mg per 400 kcal per day, its use in the treatment of a skin disorder and methods of controlling a skin disorder. The invention further provides a method of manufacturing a composition of the invention.