Feedborne Mycotoxins Beauvericin and Enniatins and Livestock Animals

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Authors

KŘÍŽOVÁ Ludmila DADÁKOVÁ Kateřina DVOŘÁČKOVÁ Michaela KAŠPAROVSKÝ Tomáš

Year of publication 2021
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Toxins
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Faculty of Science

Citation
Web https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/1/32
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins13010032
Keywords beauvericin; enniatins; minor mycotoxins; feed; metabolism; carry-over
Description Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by several species of fungi, including the Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium species. Currently, more than 300 structurally diverse mycotoxins are known, including a group called minor mycotoxins, namely enniatins, beauvericin, and fusaproliferin. Beauvericin and enniatins possess a variety of biological activities. Their antimicrobial, antibiotic, or ionoforic activities have been proven and according to various bioassays, they are believed to be toxic. They are mainly found in cereal grains and their products, but they have also been detected in forage feedstuff. Mycotoxins in feedstuffs of livestock animals are of dual concern. First one relates to the safety of animal-derived food. Based on the available data, the carry-over of minor mycotoxins from feed to edible animal tissues is possible. The second concern relates to detrimental effects of mycotoxins on animal health and performance. This review aims to summarize current knowledge on the relation of minor mycotoxins to livestock animals.
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