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Occurrence of Ochratoxin in Complete Feed Mixtures for Monogastric Animals

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Ochratoxin A is a foreign substance of natural origin. It can be found in a wide range of commodities, including animal feed. Ochratoxin A is a dangerous contaminant, which can have a negative effect on the health and production of animals. In this study, the incidence of ochratoxin A in a complete feed for broilers (n = 25) and pigs (n = 6) was determined. Ochratoxin A was detected in one sample of pigs feed (16.67 %) and its concentration was 1.221 µg.kg −1 . This mycotoxin was not detected in the broiler feed samples. These results indicate that the feed samples collected were safe and do not pose a risk of acute mycotoxicosis in animals.

Source: Folia veterinaria

DOI: 10.2478/fv-2024-0021

Authors: Michaela Harčárová, Pavel Naď, Alena Hreško Šamudovská, Lukáš Bujňák

Institution: University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice

Language: English

Topic: Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Kultúrna a Edukacná Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR, Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV