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Molds, Mycotoxins and Their Effect on Horses
Pasture grasses, hay, grain, straw and stubble can all support the growth of various fungi. The fungi can exist as saprophytes, living on the outside of the plant and obtaining nutrients from the plant with no ...
Author: Dr. Bob Wright -Veterinary Scientist/OMAFRA (Government of Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, F...
Publication date: 03/12/2008    Rating:    Views: 770

BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey Program 2007
The term mycotoxin derives from the Greek words “mycos” and “toxikon” and refers to the secondary toxic substances that are produced by fungi under a wide variety of environmental conditions. There are appr...
Author: Ines Rodrigues, Product Manager - BIOMIN GbmH
Publication date: 02/15/2008    Rating:    Views: 1011

Molds in Fish Feeds and Aflatoxicosis
Aflatoxicosis and AflatoxinsAflatoxicosis is a disease that can affect many species of fish, and results when feed contaminated with aflatoxins is eaten by the fish (Ashley, 1970). Aflatoxins are chemicals prod...
Author: Juli-Anne Royes Russo and Roy P.E. Yanong - University of Florida Extension
Publication date: 01/22/2008    Rating:    Views: 1611

Interpretation of the results of mycotoxin's analysis in feed
Mycotoxins Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi present in feed. Mycotoxin's production depends on fungus specie and strand, plant specie, ...
Author: Paper Presented at Biovet Symposium 2007 (Courtesy of Biovet SA)
Publication date: 01/09/2008    Rating:    Views: 1631

Performance of Turkey Poults Fed Different Doses of Aflatoxins in the Diet
This work was conduced to determine the performance parameters of initial-phase turkey poults fed 7 different doses of aflatoxins in the diet. Three hundred thirty-six 1-d-old male turkey poults were used in th...
Author: R. H. Rauber, P. Dilkin, L. Z. Giacomini, C. A. Araujo de Almeida, and C. A. Mallmann
Publication date: 01/07/2008    Rating:    Views: 757

Solving mycotoxins-related problems in dairy
In order to evaluate the impact of mycotoxins on performance and health of the animals, feeding trials under realistic conditions have to be carried out. Field studies reflect the real situation and provide rel...
Author: DI Inês Rodrigues - Courtesy of BIOMIN
Publication date: 01/04/2008    Rating:    Views: 1288

Determination of fungal microbiota and mycotoxins in brewers grain used in dairy cattle feeding in the State of Bahia, Brazil
The aim of this study was to determine the mycoflora and evaluate the presence of aXatoxins and ochratoxins in brewers grain used to feed dairy cattle in the State of Bahia. Twenty samples of brewers grain were...
Author: Monica M.S. Simas, Mariana B. Botura, Benedito Correa, Myrna Sabino, Carlos A. Mallmann, There...
Publication date: 12/28/2007    Rating:    Views: 846

Toxicological effects of chronic low doses of aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1-containing Fusarium moniliforme culture material in weaned piglets
The effects of chronic oral exposure (28 days) to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) were studied in weaned piglets. Six experimental groups, each comprising two neutered males and two females, were fed...
Author: P. Dilkna, P. Zorzete, C.A. Mallmann, J.D.F. Gomes, C.E. Utiyama, L.L. Oetting, B. Correa
Publication date: 12/26/2007    Rating:    Views: 620

Effects of Moldy Feed and Mycotoxins on Cattle
"Differences of opinion exist regarding the role of molds and mycotoxins in livestock problems basically because their effects on animal health and production are still in a grey area". (Seglar & Mahanna, 1995)...
Author: Brian Tarr - Cattle Nutrition Specialist/OMAFRA
Publication date: 12/17/2007    Rating:    Views: 770

European experts see an increase in mycotoxin contamination globally - A mycotoxin risk management system can help
AbstractMycotoxin contamination of crops represents a widespread problem. Despite extensive efforts during crop growth, harvesting or storage, it is not possible to comple...
Author: DI Karin Griessler, Product Manager Mycofix® Product Line - Courtesy of Biomin GmbH
Publication date: 12/03/2007    Rating:    Views: 2504