Hazards to livestock of consuming aflatoxin-contaminated groundnut meal in Africa

Summarises the history and occurance of aflatoxins in groundnut meal. Looks into the clinico-pathologic features of aflatoxins and discusses its effects on ducks, poultry, swine and ruminants as well as the implications of using groundnut meal as a feed in Africa.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reed, J.D., Kasali, O.B.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics 1989
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50625
Description
Summary:Summarises the history and occurance of aflatoxins in groundnut meal. Looks into the clinico-pathologic features of aflatoxins and discusses its effects on ducks, poultry, swine and ruminants as well as the implications of using groundnut meal as a feed in Africa.