A Review of the Impact of Mycotoxins on Dairy Cattle Health: Challenges for Food Safety and Dairy Production in Sub-Saharan Africa

A Review of the Impact of Mycotoxins on Dairy Cattle Health: Challenges for Food Safety and Dairy Production in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi that contaminate food and feed and have a significant negative impact on human and animal health and productivity. The tropical condition in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) together with poor storage of feed promotes fungal growth and subsequent mycotoxin produ...

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Main Authors: David Chebutia Kemboi, Gunther Antonissen, Phillis E. Ochieng, Siska Croubels, Sheila Okoth, Erastus K. Kangethe, Johannes Faas, Johanna F. Lindahl, James K. Gathumbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
mycotoxins
dairy
aflatoxin
Sub-Saharan Africa
aflatoxin M1
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/4/222

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