Mycotoxins binder supplementation alleviates aflatoxin B₁ toxic effects on the immune response and intestinal barrier function in broilers.

ABSTRACT: This experiment was conducted to evaluate whether a commercial mycotoxins-binder, XL, could effectively attenuate the negative effects of Aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) on growth performance, immunological function, and intestinal health in birds. Two hundred forty 1-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chickens were randomly divided into 4 treatments using a 2 × 2 factorial randomized design with 2 levels of dietary mycotoxins binder (0 or 2g /kg) and 2 AFB₁ supplemented levels (0 or 200 μg/kg) from 0 to 42 d. Results showed that AFB₁ exposure impaired growth performance by decreasing BWG in 1-21 d and 1-42 d, decreasing FI in 1-21 d, increasing FCR in 1-21 d and 1-42 d (P < 0.05). Broilers fed AFB₁- contaminated diet impaired the immune function, as evi

SUBMITTER: Lai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8883060 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature