Evaluation of an aluminosilicate to decrease the toxic effects of Aflatoxin B1 in swine

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a mycotoxin with carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic and immunosuppressant properties; it is produced by several species of the Aspergillus genus (flavus, parasiticus, nomiusy pseudotamarii). Its target organ is the liver (hepatotoxic).

The effects of aflatoxins (AFs) in swine depend on the age, concentration in feed, and exposure periods. Problems related to contamination with these toxins have been reported in all stages of swine lifespan. Several aluminosilicates have been reported to reduce the effects of aflatoxins in swine diets (Ramos and Hernandez, 1997).

Juan C. Medina¹ Jose A. Fierro¹ Ruben Perez-Franco¹ Elizabeth Rodriguez² Leticia Duran¹ Mariana Altamirano¹ Veronica Moreno²

1. NUTEK S.A de C.V., Tehuacan, PUE, Mexico; 2. Investigación Aplicada S.A. de C.V., Tehuacan, PUE, Mexico

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