Assessment of Ochratoxin A Exposure in Ornamental and Self-Consumption Backyard Chickens

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin that may be present in various food and feed of plant and animal origin, including chicken meat. In Italy, backyard poultry farming is rather widespread. Animals are raised for meat, eggs and for ornamental purpose, and they are often fed with home-made diets not su...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Guerrini, Alberto Altafini, Paola Roncada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/7/1/18