Mycotoxins in poultry
22 apr 2008
The effect of two or more mycotoxins fed to a bird simultaneously is often
greater than the effect of either mycotoxin individually. Secondly it is also
seen that it is not the case with all mycotoxins. When feeding corn or corn
by-products, producers should be cautious of the levels of mycotoxins. Generally
accepted levels of vomitoxins for poultry are 5 ppm. High levels of DON in feed
can cause mouth lesions, decrease in dietary protein utilization, immuno
suppression and reduced flock performance.
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