Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Non-Grain Feed Resources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018, China.
Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor 13736, Egypt.
Toxins (Basel). 2024 Mar 6;16(3):137. doi: 10.3390/toxins16030137.
The presence of mycotoxins and their masked forms in chicken feed poses a significant threat to both productivity and health. This review examines the multifaceted impacts of mycotoxins on various aspects of chicken well-being, encompassing feed efficiency, growth, immunity, antioxidants, blood biochemistry, and internal organs. Mycotoxins, toxic substances produced by fungi, can exert detrimental effects even at low levels of contamination. The hidden or masked forms of mycotoxins further complicate the situation, as they are not easily detected by conventional methods but can be converted into their toxic forms during digestion. Consequently, chickens are exposed to mycotoxin-related risks despite apparently low mycotoxin levels. The consequences of mycotoxin exposure in chickens include reduced feed efficiency, compromised growth rates, impaired immune function, altered antioxidant levels, disturbances in blood biochemical parameters, and adverse effects on internal organs. To mitigate these impacts, effective management strategies are essential, such as routine monitoring of feed ingredients and finished feeds, adherence to proper storage practices, and the implementation of feed detoxification methods and mycotoxin binders. Raising awareness of these hidden hazards is crucial for safeguarding chicken productivity and health.
霉菌毒素及其隐藏形式的存在对鸡饲料的生产力和健康构成了重大威胁。本综述考察了霉菌毒素对鸡健康各个方面的多方面影响，包括饲料效率、生长、免疫力、抗氧化剂、血液生物化学和内脏器官。霉菌毒素是真菌产生的有毒物质，即使在低污染水平下也会产生有害影响。霉菌毒素的隐藏或隐藏形式使情况更加复杂，因为它们不易被常规方法检测到，但在消化过程中可能会转化为其有毒形式。因此，尽管鸡的霉菌毒素水平似乎较低，但它们仍面临与霉菌毒素相关的风险。霉菌毒素暴露对鸡的影响包括饲料效率降低、生长速度减慢、免疫功能受损、抗氧化剂水平改变、血液生化参数紊乱以及内脏器官受到不良影响。为了减轻这些影响，必须采取有效的管理策略，例如定期监测饲料成分和成品饲料、遵守适当的储存规定以及实施饲料解毒方法和霉菌毒素结合物。提高对这些隐藏危害的认识对于保护鸡的生产力和健康至关重要。
