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Mycotoxins in poultry
Common mycotoxins associated with mycotoxicoses in poultry include aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearalenone, ochratoxins, and trichothecenes such as deoxynivalenol and T-2 toxins. Diagnosis requires detection and quantification of the specific mycotoxin. Treatment includes removal of the source of the mycotoxin and supportive care. Mold mitigation strategies can be used for prevention. Mycotoxicoses are diseases caused by the poisonous effects of the toxins produced by filamentous microfungi (ie, toxigenic molds). Hundreds of mycotoxins are known and can produce mild to severe toxic effects when they occur above levels of concern. The importance of mycotoxin problems in poultry is probably considerable yet difficult to measure. Chronic low levels of exposure to more than one type of mycotoxin appears to be a commonality, yet is less clinically evident.
1. Introduction Poultry farming is integral to global animal agriculture, supplying a vital source of economical protein for an expanding human population [1]. The industry makes up more than a third of the world’s meat production, and it is expected to grow to around half of all meat production, reaching 182 million tons in the next ten years [2]. Notwithstanding, the industry faces ongoing health challenges that jeopardize productivity and animal welfare, with necrotic...
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Mycotoxins are known to decrease health and performance in poultry production. Their modes of action, such as reducing protein synthesis and promoting oxidative stress and apoptosis, lead to cell destruction and lower cell replacement, affecting several organs and tissues. When different stress factors collude, such as high temperatures and humidity, poor ventilation, high stocking density, and management events, the effects of in-feed mycotoxins can reach a higher level, which may...
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Introduction With genetic improvement changes, today poultry species are more sensitive to nutritional and management changes which can easily induce osmoregulatory perturbation that can cause flushing (Many, 2023). A typical layer farm of 100,000 hens produces 1,500 to 2,000 tons of manure every year (Chai, 2012). And 1000 broilers chickens produce up to 1370 lbs of manure per in a growing cycle (Parker et al., 1959). Manure is acquired by the agricultural industry for land...
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Introduction Between 15 and 20 weeks of age, layer pullets undergo rapid physiological changes, including reproductive tract maturation, ovarian follicles development, increased calcium intake for medullary bone formation, and metabolic and hormonal adjustments to support daily egg production (Xin et al., 2022; Bahry et al., 2023; Noetzold and Zuidhof, 2025). These developmental events impose higher nutritional and immunometabolic demands. Consequently, pullets entering lay are...
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The liver is the largest gland of the body and an accessory organ of the poultry digestive system. The liver involves in a wide range of functions including the fat mobilization and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and...
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INTRODUCTION Poultry breast muscle is the most profitable tissue of chickens and is low in price (UNA, 2014). Broiler chicken production and consumption in the United States in 2014 was 85 pounds (38.6 kg) per inhabitant (NCC, 2014). Throughout the world, an estimated 130 million chickens are consumed each day. In 2013, approximately 9 billion broiler chickens will be produced (SAGARPA, 2009). Mexico is the fourth highest producer of chicken meat worldwide with over 3 million metric...
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The persistent threat of aflatoxins in poultry production demands more than just traditional binders; it requires a deep dive into the bird's internal defense mechanisms. A comprehensive study titled "Protective Effect of Ethoxyquin and N-acetylcysteine on Biochemical and Pathological Changes Induced by Chronic Exposure to Aflatoxins in Laying Hens," authored by María Carolina de-Luna-López, Arturo Gerardo Valdivia-Flores, Teódulo Quezada-Tristán, and...
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1. Introduction Mycotoxins are low molecular weight secondary metabolites produced under appropriate humidity and temperature conditions by filamentous fungi that pose serious risks to animal and human health [1]. With over 300 types of mycotoxins identified to date, mycotoxins can accumulate in various feeds and foods and make agricultural products unfit for consumption [2]. However, many mycotoxins remain poorly understood due to limited knowledge of their toxicokinetics and...
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1. Introduction Aflatoxins (AF) are secondary metabolites mainly produced by mycotoxigenic fungi of the genus Aspergillus [1]. AFB1 is one of the most extensively studied mycotoxins in humans and in a diverse range of animal species. It is widely acknowledged for its hepatotoxic and immunotoxic properties, and it has been classified as a Group I genotoxic carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) [2]. In sub-tropical and tropical countries, AFB1...
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Josep García Sirera, Toxin Solutions Manager at Agrimprove/ Special Nutrients explains how Bio-Bantox Plus combines two bentonites—one natural and one processed—to capture the full range of mycotoxins. The dual polarity approach binds both hydrophilic toxins like aflatoxin and lipophilic toxins such as DON or zearalenone. Its lipophilic component also neutralizes pesticides, chemical residues, and endotoxins, making it a complete toxin-binding...
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Dr. Vishwas Sagajkar, DGM Marketing at Venkys India, outlines how shifting weather patterns are driving higher fungal contamination and a surge of multiple mycotoxins in Indian feed ingredients. He highlights the dominance of fumonisin in corn and DDGS, alongside other recurring toxins such as aflatoxin, ochratoxin, citrinin, and T2. ...
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Introduction Within livestock production, feed accounts for 65 to 70 % of the total cost of production; however, despite constant efforts to achieve the safety of food intended for animal production, there are still factors that diminish its quality, such as biological pathogens (such as Salmonella spp., E. coli, Listeria spp., Campylobacter spp.), chemical substances (fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides), and presence of fungi (Fusarium, Penicillium, Mucor etc.)(1). Fungal...
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Effects of Amino Acids on Immune Responses and Gut Health in Poultry
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