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Don Giesting (Cargill) discussed the combined effects of mycotoxins on animal health, during this Swine It interview with host Laura Greiner....
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Introduction Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi of Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium species (31). These toxic metabolites are often found in grains and a substantial percentage of animal feed (18). The most common mycotoxins harmful to animal health are aflatoxin B1 (AFL B1), zearalenone (ZEN), deoxynivalenol (DON), fumonisins B1 and B2 (FB1 and FB2), ochratoxin (OTA) and T-2 toxin (T-2) (6). Different mycotoxins induce different effects on animal...
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Introduction Wheat grains are important staple foods consumed worldwide. They are used as animal feeds, ingredients in food processing, or in the brewing industries (Giraldo et al. 2019). However, pre-and post-harvest colonisation by mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins can occur depending on pre-harvest weather conditions and whether effective drying regimes have been applied for safe storage (Aldred and Magan 2004). Fusarium graminearum is predominantly responsible for...
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INTRODUCTION Aflatoxin Testing in Changing Times: The Context at a Glance As toxic contaminants of very high concern, aflatoxins stand out as a key area of focus in today’s food safety testing arena. The issues surrounding the rising importance of accurate, defensible aflatoxin test results are numerous and complex. Chief among them are a growing public awareness of the health and economic implications of foodborne toxins, the increasing globalization of the...
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INTRODUCTION A Rising Call To Action As government-mandated and industry-driven hazard identification and prevention efforts become standard operating procedure for an expanding cross-section of the global feed industry, the need of its diverse stakeholders for fast, easy, cost-effective access to reliable aflatoxin data continues to intensify. Recognition of aflatoxins as a chemical hazard of very high concern spans the gamut of national and international...
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Introduction: Claw lesions in piglets are common. The neonatal claw is sensible for factors such as floor temperature and roughness, and possible residuals from disinfectants. Also selenium (Se) intoxication and ergot alkaloids have been related to claw lesions. The present case describes the occurrence of hemorrhagic claw lesions in neonatal piglets of a commercial farrow-to-finish pig herd in Flanders. Materials and Methods: The herd consisted of 270 JSR...
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I. INTRODUCTION Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi (fusarium, aspergillus, penicillium mainly) that can cause serious health problems in poultry and may result in severe economic losses. They can exert negative impact on both performance (Kolawole et al, 2020) and intestinal health (Antonissen et al, 2014) depending on the type of mycotoxin, extent of exposure, its concentration, the age of the animals and their health status. Mycotoxins can also be a predisposing...
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Introduction Fusarium graminearum is the causal agent of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) in wheat and barley [1]. It is considered a major global threat that impacted great economic losses on the cereal industry because of reduced grain yield and grain quality. FHB can also cause contamination of crops and grains with diverse mycotoxins, including deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone, which are harmful for humans and animals [2, 3]. FHB has severe impacts on grain yield,...
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Mycotoxin Testing in the Feed Chain: A Risk Prevention Strategy for Raw Material Suppliers, Grain Storage Facilities and Processors, and Feed Manufacturers
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Introduction Fusarium graminearum is a globally important pathogen causing Fusarium head blight (FHB), a devastating disease of cereals worldwide which can be caused by several Fusarium spp. The pathogen has biotrophic and necrotrophic (saprophytic) growth phases [1] that require adaptation to different environments like soils, plant debris, and living plants. The fungus is responsible for yield losses and contamination of the grains with mycotoxins; mainly deoxynivalenol (DON)...
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Introduction Aflatoxin is a secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and is a highly toxic natural pollutant widely present in feed in humid and hot areas [1, 2]. Among the 12 aflatoxin derivatives detected, the most toxic and carcinogenic aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is the most common, with significant toxicity to the liver and other organs of animals [3]. In recent years, aflatoxin pollution has caused huge economic losses to breeding...
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Introduction Diseases caused by fungi are among the most harmful to plants due to their rapid spread and the ability to adapt to various environmental conditions [1]. The most commonly used methods for the control of plant diseases caused by fungi include the use of chemical fungicides [1, 2], which have disadvantages such as the potential risk of soil and water contamination, damage to human health, and the development of resistance against fungicides by plant pathogens [2,...
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Introduction Diaporthe eres was recently reported as the causal agent of hazelnut defects, which produces brown spots on the kernel surface or internal discoloration, which become visible inside the fruits after being cut in half (half-cut; [1, 2]). D. eres, was also associated, together with other Diaporthe spp., for causing wood cankers of fruit and nut crops in northern California [3], associated with black tip and necrotic spots on hazelnut kernles in Chile [4] and...
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Introduction Brachypodium distachyon (L.) P. Beauv (Bd) was proposed two decades ago as a model system for cereals [1], and research since that time has confirmed this to be a proper choice. Like Arabidopsis, Brachypodium has small stature, short generation time, the ability to self-pollinate, and it is easily grown under simple conditions [1]. In addition, Bd has one of the smallest genomes found in grasses [2], comprising just 5 chromosomes spanning 272 Mbp and...
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Introduction In the recent years, the European legislation aimed to strongly reduce the impact of agricultural practices on environment and on health and wellness of operators and consumers. Community new Directives and Regulations, gradually implemented by specific Legislative Decrees at national level, imposed the revision of all criteria and rules for the production, market and use of active substances and products for plant protection in the European Union. This led to a...
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Mycotoxin Testing in the Feed Chain: A Risk Prevention Strategy for Raw Material Suppliers, Grain Storage Facilities and Processors, and Feed Manufacturers
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Introduction Mycotoxins constitute a group of varied compounds produced naturally by fungi as secondary metabolites which pose a risk to human and animal health and can cause a variety of ill effects from allergic responses to immunosuppression and cancer. They are typically not essential to the growth and reproduction of the producing organism [1]. Many mycotoxins suppress the immune functions of mammals by decreasing the proliferation of activated lymphocytes, impairing the...
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1. Introduction Mycotoxins 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 concentrations in the average human and animal diet. Whereas aflatoxins can be easily removed...
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Introduction Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a global disease of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), causing severe epidemics in Brazil, the USA, Canada, China and Europe over recent years [1]. FHB is caused by the Fusarium species of hemibiotrophic fungi, with F. graminearum being the most prevalent worldwide [2]. In wheat, the characteristic symptom of FHB is the bleaching of infected spikelets prior to senescence [3]. This bleaching can spread from the...
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Introduction Aspergillus is a filamentous fungus that produces mycotoxins (secondary metabolites), the main contaminants of food and cause adverse effects on human and animal health. The consumption of these toxins may lead to immunosuppressive, mutagenic, and carcinogenic diseases [1]. Various species of the genus Aspergillus produce aflatoxins such as Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus A. nomius, A. pseudotamarii, A. bombycis, and A. ochraceoroseus [2,...
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Introduction Cashew trees ( Anacardium occidentale ) are among the main cash crops in Coastal Kenya. They are grown by small-holder farmers in Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, Tana River and Lamu counties for their nuts [1]. Processed cashew nuts and cashew nut products are among the most widely traded nut goods globally and their demand is rising rapidly [2]. Despite, the increasing global demand, cashew nut production in Kenya has suffered numerous constraints which are linked to the...
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Introduction Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., also known as brinjal in Indian subcontinents or aubergine in Europe, belongs to the family Solanaceae and is one of the most important vegetable crops. Eggplants are susceptible to many diseases including soilborne diseases causing great losses in yield and quality. In general, diseases caused by soilborne pathogens are difficult to control, and plant resistance to many soilborne pathogens has not been fully studied [1–3]....
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