Aflatoxin Contamination and Rancidity in Locally Processed Commercial Fish Feeds and Ingredients along the Value Chain in Wakiso and Kampala Districts, Uganda

Aflatoxin contamination and rancidity in locally processed commercial fish feeds ingredients along value chains is a Public Animal health hazard. The study established the level of aflatoxin contamination, peroxide (PV), Anisidine (AnV), their associated factors at storage areas among farmers, processors, traders, factories, landing sites Wakiso Kampala districts. chain actors were purposively selected cross-sectional based on access to feed store use farms. Data collected statistically analyzed SPSS version 20. All samples (45) positive for PV with 51% (23/45) being contaminated “above acceptable” levels 66.6% (30/45) PV. overall percentage AnV was 11/29 (37.9%). Samples from factories within acceptable levels. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed no significant difference between peroxide, ingredients. recommended purchase larger responsible Uganda.