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Effect of Mycotoxins in Swine

Mycotoxin effects on the pig immune system

Published: January 1, 2002
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INTRODUCTION Mycotoxins are structurally diverse secondary metabolites of fungi that grow on a variety of feeds and foods consumed by animals and man, respectively. The clinical toxicological syndromes caused by ingestion of moderate to high amounts of mycotoxins have been well characterized. The effects range from acute mortality to slow growth and reduced reproductive efficiency (Berry, 1988;...
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Dr.kedar Karki
Dr.kedar Karki
11 de mayo de 2008
Very informative.
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