Sylvie Skalicková

1. IntroductionMycotoxins are a persistent global issue and cause significant production losses in pigbreeding. Furthermore, recent climate change is responsible for the changing spectrum of mycotoxins in food and feed [1,2]. Despite improvements in agricultural and production practices, mycotoxin contamination cannot be prevented, and contaminants are virtually ubiquitous at certain concentr ...

IntroductionMycotoxins are a chemically broad group of compounds characterized by low molecular weight. They are usually produced by moulds, especially species Aspergillus, Penicillium, Alternaria and Fusarium. Generally, there are many species, although only a few are monitored [1]. These species pose a health risk to both humans and livestock, and their occurrence causes considerable economic da ...

1. IntroductionMycotoxins are produced by molds under specific conditions, such as high humidity, poor agricultural practices, or damaged and contaminated crops. Although the presence of molds on grains does not necessarily mean there are mycotoxins present, the potential for mycotoxin production does exist. Further, the long-term absence of molds on stored food and feed does not guarantee that th ...