Moroccan Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021): (Poultry farming - September 2021)
Poultry Nutrition and Production

The economic and health impact of mycotoxins between now and tomorrow

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  • Mohamed BADDI,
  • Saadia NASSIK,
  • Said ALALI,
  • Abdelaziz EL HRAIKI
Mohamed BADDI Route de la Mecque porte Californie Safaa, 16 Oasis, Casablanca, Maroc
Saadia NASSIK Unité de pathologie aviaire Département de pathologie et santé publique vétérinaires, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Rabat, Maroc
Said ALALI Unite de Pathologie Médicale et Chirurgicale des Ruminants, Département de Médecine, Chirurgie et Reproduction, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Rabat, Maroc
Abdelaziz EL HRAIKI Département des Sciences Biologiques et Pharmaceutiques Vétérinaires, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Rabat, Maroc

Published 2021-09-15

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Abstract

Mycotoxins are secondary toxic metabolites produced by fungi. These mycotoxins are natural contaminants in animal feed. They have a significant impact on animal health and production. Acute or chronic exposure of animals to these toxic substances results in very great economic loss. Several recent studies have linked exposure to various mycotoxins to adverse effects on animal health as well as real economic losses. The first category relate to the rejection of food or raw materials contaminated with high levels of mycotoxins. The second category concerns the harmful effects on the health of animals with poor performance. Our work consists of a literature review on the main mycotoxins occurring in animal feeds (Aflatoxins, Trichotecenes, Zeralenone, Fumonisin and ochratoxins) and their effects on animal health as well as reviewing the national and international regulation of these myctoxins.

Keywords: Mycotoxin, Aflatoxins, Trichotecenes, Zearalenone, Fumonisin, Ochratoxin animal health

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