Mycotoxins – Part 4: Mycotoxins threaten the immune system

Feed quality strongly influences the well-being of chickens. Contamination by mycotoxins may have a harmful effect on flock performance, and will likely threaten the birds’ immunity. Preventing feed from contamination remains the best remedy, but if mycotoxins are present, adding a sequestering agent is best practice. By Professor Elizabeth Santin, Federal University of Parana, Brazil Mycotoxins are a diverse group of fungal products that are harmful to animals, plants and humans. They ca