Certain fungal species produce toxins called mycotoxins, which in high concentrations in food and feed can cause poisoning and other problems.
Harmful effects of a mycotoxin in animal health is determined by the contamination level and many other factors such as the degree of its participation in the final feed, time and duration of administration, sex, age and overall animal health state.
Maximum mycotoxins limits in feed are currently uder legislation 2002/32 / EC as amended and in force.
Parameter | Method |
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Aflatoxins Β1, Β2, G1, G2 | AOAC 991.31 |
Ochratoxin Α | HPLC |
Deoxynivalenol (DON) | ELISA |
Zearalenone (ZON) | ELIZA |