Assessment of Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Contamination and Associated Risk Factors in Feed and Feed Ingredients in Rwanda
Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites that contaminate crops, food, and animal feeds. Aflatoxins and fumonisins are among the mycotoxins that have been increasingly reported to affect health and productivity of livestock globally. Given that the health and productivity of livestock can directly influenc...
Main Authors: | Kizito Nishimwe, Erin Bowers, Jean de Dieu Ayabagabo, Richard Habimana, Samuel Mutiga, Dirk Maier |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/11/5/270 |
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