Factors during Production of Cereal-Derived Feed That Influence Mycotoxin Contents.

ABSTRACT: Mycotoxins are naturally present in cereal-based feed materials; however, due to adverse effects on animal health, their presence in derived animal feed should be minimized. A systematic literature search was conducted to obtain an overview of all factors from harvest onwards influencing the presence and concentration of mycotoxins in cereal-based feeds. The feed production processes covered included the harvest time, post-harvest practices (drying, cleaning, storage), and processing (milling, mixing with mycotoxin binders, extrusion cooking, ensiling). Delayed harvest supports the production of multiple mycotoxins. The way feed materials are dried after harvest influences the concentration of mycotoxins therein. Applying fungicides on the feed materials after harvest as well as cleaning a

SUBMITTER: Hoffmans Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9143035 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature