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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi found as contaminants of feed grains. Some mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), zearalenone (ZE) , deoxynivalenol, ochratoxin A, and T-2 toxin, are toxic to animals when ingested, inhaled, and when topically applied. Many of the toxins affecting animal production are produced by fungal species from three genera: Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium. These fungi are ubiquitous and under suitable environmental conditions will grow and produce toxic metabolites in feedstuffs and foods.
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Corbett, W.T., Brownie, C.F., Dial, G.D., Loesch, K., Hagler, W.M. (1990). An Epidemiological Study of the Association Between Delayed Estrus in Swine and Low Levels of Aflatoxin B1, in Naturally Contaminated Feed. In: Llewellyn, G.C., O’Rear, C.E. (eds) Biodeterioration Research. Biodeterioration Research, vol 3. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9453-3_10
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