Mycotoxins Technical Articles
Article published the March 13, 2013:
Introduction
The term mycotoxin designates a chemically diverse group of secondary fungal metabolites [1–3], mainly produced by species of the Aspergillus, Penicillium or Fusarium genus [4,5]. Depending ...
Article published the December 10, 2012:
1. Factors that interfere in mycotoxin production
Mycotoxins are toxic substances that result from secondary metabolism of several strains of filamentous fungi. They are organic compounds with low molecular w...
Article published the July 16, 2012:
Mycotoxins are well known for their various adverse effects. They can be carcinogenic, suppress the immune system, adversely affect reproduction and reduce bird performance. They are produce...
Article published the November 1, 2010:
ABSTRACT
This review article illustrates the efforts which were done throughout thirty two years in the field of mycotoxins; whether for developing the detection methods of some mycotoxins, detection of ...
Article published the March 17, 2010:
Tests which are necessary to evaluate a proper and wide-spectrum product for mycotoxin counteraction, comprise in vitro evaluation of binders in case adsorption is the claimed strategy, or, in case of biotransf...
Article published the February 23, 2010:
INTRODUCTION
Among the physical, chemical and biological methods that are available against mycotoxins (CAST, 2003; Gimeno & Martins, 2006), we have the use of Anti-Mycotoxins Additives ...
Article published the August 26, 2009:
The maximum tolerable concentrations showed in Table 1, are a guidance and have been collected from a combination of scientific published articles concerning to the subject and essays with animals; experiences ...
Article published the December 9, 2008:
Mycotoxins, toxic metabolic by-products of fungi, have received increased attention during the past decade. In recent years, aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 (a group of closely-related mycotoxins produced by the ...
Article published the December 2, 2008:
Storing feed for livestock is essential in climates like Manitoba where a winter environment may make up half the year. Putting feed up and keeping it in good condition can be difficult, especially in wet summe...
Article published the August 22, 2008:
Mycotoxins’ impact on swine performanceIn countries where livestock breeding, namely pigs, play an important role and where the animal potential is stretched to its limi