How AFB1 compromises broiler intestines, and ways to fight back

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is one of the predominant mycotoxins that causes toxicity in broilers, with the intestine as the primary target organ. In this article we examine how Aflatoxin B1 damages intestinal structure and function in broilers and reviews technological advancements in detection and mitigation strategies. The intestine is the crucial link between AFB1 intake and its adverse effects on birds. As it compromises intestinal health, nutrient breakdown and absorption will be impaired, incr