2008
DOI: 10.5424/sjar/2008063-341
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Short communication. Total aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in the liver, kidneys and plasma of experimentally contaminated chickens

Abstract: Mycotoxicosis, particularly that caused by aflatoxins and ochratoxins, is a serious problem for the poultry production industry. The aim of this study was to determine the total aflatoxin and ochratoxin A levels in liver and plasma, and kidneys and plasma, respectively, of chickens for fattening fed experimentally contaminated diets, and to assess the impact of these toxins on body weight increase and the feed conversion ratio (FCR). Forty eight 21 day-old Ross breeder chickens (n = 12 × four treatments) were … Show more

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