Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy

This study examined the effects of fumonisins (FBs) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), alone or in combination, on the productivity and health of laying hens, as well as the transfer of aflatoxins (AFs) to chicken food products. The efficacy and safety of mycotoxin detoxifiers (bentonite and fumonisin esteras...

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Autores principales: Ochieng, P.E., Kemboi, D.C., Okoth, S., De Baere, S., Cavalier, E., Kang’ethe, Erastus K., Doupovec, B., Gathumbi, J., Scippo, M.-L., Antonissen, G., Lindahl, Johanna F., Croubels, S.
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Springer 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155404
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author Ochieng, P.E.
Kemboi, D.C.
Okoth, S.
De Baere, S.
Cavalier, E.
Kang’ethe, Erastus K.
Doupovec, B.
Gathumbi, J.
Scippo, M.-L.
Antonissen, G.
Lindahl, Johanna F.
Croubels, S.
author_browse Antonissen, G.
Cavalier, E.
Croubels, S.
De Baere, S.
Doupovec, B.
Gathumbi, J.
Kang’ethe, Erastus K.
Kemboi, D.C.
Lindahl, Johanna F.
Ochieng, P.E.
Okoth, S.
Scippo, M.-L.
author_facet Ochieng, P.E.
Kemboi, D.C.
Okoth, S.
De Baere, S.
Cavalier, E.
Kang’ethe, Erastus K.
Doupovec, B.
Gathumbi, J.
Scippo, M.-L.
Antonissen, G.
Lindahl, Johanna F.
Croubels, S.
author_sort Ochieng, P.E.
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description This study examined the effects of fumonisins (FBs) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), alone or in combination, on the productivity and health of laying hens, as well as the transfer of aflatoxins (AFs) to chicken food products. The efficacy and safety of mycotoxin detoxifiers (bentonite and fumonisin esterase) to mitigate these effects were also assessed. Laying hens (400) were divided into 20 groups and fed a control, moderate (54.6 µg/kg feed) or high (546 µg/kg feed) AFB1 or FBs (7.9 mg/kg feed) added diets, either alone or in combination, with the mycotoxin detoxifiers added in selected diets. Productivity was evaluated by feed intake, egg weight, egg production, and feed conversion ratio whereas health was assessed by organ weights, blood biochemistry, and mortality. Aflatoxins residues in plasma, liver, muscle, and eggs were determined using UHPLC-MS/MS methods. A diet with AFB1 at a concentration of 546 µg/kg feed decreased egg production and various AFB1-contaminated diets increased serum uric acid levels and weights of liver, spleen, heart, and gizzard. Interactions between AFB1 and FBs significantly impacted spleen, heart, and gizzard weights as well as AFB1 residues in eggs. Maximum AFB1 residues of 0.64 µg/kg and aflatoxin M1 (below limits of quantification) were observed in liver, plasma, and eggs of layers fed diets with AFB1. The mycotoxin detoxifiers reduced effects of AFB1 and FBs on egg production, organ weights, blood biochemistry, and AFB1 residues in tissues. This study highlights the importance of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy against mycotoxins in poultry production.
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spelling CGSpace1554042025-12-08T10:06:44Z Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy Ochieng, P.E. Kemboi, D.C. Okoth, S. De Baere, S. Cavalier, E. Kang’ethe, Erastus K. Doupovec, B. Gathumbi, J. Scippo, M.-L. Antonissen, G. Lindahl, Johanna F. Croubels, S. aflatoxins food safety poultry This study examined the effects of fumonisins (FBs) and aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), alone or in combination, on the productivity and health of laying hens, as well as the transfer of aflatoxins (AFs) to chicken food products. The efficacy and safety of mycotoxin detoxifiers (bentonite and fumonisin esterase) to mitigate these effects were also assessed. Laying hens (400) were divided into 20 groups and fed a control, moderate (54.6 µg/kg feed) or high (546 µg/kg feed) AFB1 or FBs (7.9 mg/kg feed) added diets, either alone or in combination, with the mycotoxin detoxifiers added in selected diets. Productivity was evaluated by feed intake, egg weight, egg production, and feed conversion ratio whereas health was assessed by organ weights, blood biochemistry, and mortality. Aflatoxins residues in plasma, liver, muscle, and eggs were determined using UHPLC-MS/MS methods. A diet with AFB1 at a concentration of 546 µg/kg feed decreased egg production and various AFB1-contaminated diets increased serum uric acid levels and weights of liver, spleen, heart, and gizzard. Interactions between AFB1 and FBs significantly impacted spleen, heart, and gizzard weights as well as AFB1 residues in eggs. Maximum AFB1 residues of 0.64 µg/kg and aflatoxin M1 (below limits of quantification) were observed in liver, plasma, and eggs of layers fed diets with AFB1. The mycotoxin detoxifiers reduced effects of AFB1 and FBs on egg production, organ weights, blood biochemistry, and AFB1 residues in tissues. This study highlights the importance of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy against mycotoxins in poultry production. 2025-02 2024-10-17T17:17:49Z 2024-10-17T17:17:49Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155404 en Open Access Springer Ochieng, P.E., Kemboi, D.C., Okoth, S., De Baere, S., Cavalier, E., Kang’ethe, E., Doupovec, B., Gathumbi, J., Scippo, M.-L., Antonissen, G., Lindahl, J.F. and Croubels, S. 2025. Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy. Mycotoxin Research 41(1): 63–75.
spellingShingle aflatoxins
food safety
poultry
Ochieng, P.E.
Kemboi, D.C.
Okoth, S.
De Baere, S.
Cavalier, E.
Kang’ethe, Erastus K.
Doupovec, B.
Gathumbi, J.
Scippo, M.-L.
Antonissen, G.
Lindahl, Johanna F.
Croubels, S.
Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title_full Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title_fullStr Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title_full_unstemmed Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title_short Aflatoxins and fumonisins co-contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
title_sort aflatoxins and fumonisins co contamination effects on laying hens and use of mycotoxin detoxifiers as a mitigation strategy
topic aflatoxins
food safety
poultry
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155404
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