Mycotoxins in animal feed

Many species of fungi produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. These toxins can be very detrimental to both humans and animals. The side-effects of ingesting these toxic substances are called mycotoxicosis, which can be a variety of medical conditions. The most common fungi that produce mycotoxins include Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium.^[1]

Some other fungi that are known to produce mycotoxins include Claviceps and Alternaria.^[2]

^ Binder, Eva M (February 2007). "Managing the risk of Mycotoxins in modern feed production". Animal Feed Science and Technology. 133 (1–2): 149–166. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2006.08.008.
^ Huwig, Alexander; Freimund, Stefan; Käppeli, Othmar; Dutler, Hans (June 2001). "Mycotoxin detoxication of animal feed by different adsorbents". Toxicology Letters. 122 (2): 179–188. doi:10.1016/s0378-4274(01)00360-5. PMID 11439224.

[Binder-1] Binder, Eva M (February 2007). "Managing the risk of Mycotoxins in modern feed production". Animal Feed Science and Technology. 133 (1–2): 149–166. doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2006.08.008.

[Huwig-2] Huwig, Alexander; Freimund, Stefan; Käppeli, Othmar; Dutler, Hans (June 2001). "Mycotoxin detoxication of animal feed by different adsorbents". Toxicology Letters. 122 (2): 179–188. doi:10.1016/s0378-4274(01)00360-5. PMID 11439224.

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