Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxin B1 Detection in Laying Hens for Omega 3-Enriched Eggs Production

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungal species that usually contaminate foods and feeds. Their lipophilic properties allow them to persist in the fat tissues of animals ingest them, representing a risk for consumers because their toxicity carcinogenicity. Apart from humans, there more susceptible mycotoxin actions, such as avian ones. This report describes case laying hen farm certified antibiotic-free, where were fed with foodstuff linseed added obtain eggs enriched omega-3 acids. In this case, concurrent action aflatoxin B1 ochratoxin A caused significant decrease production an increase mortality. At pathologic examinations, showed severe kidney degeneration along liver lesions. The ovary oviduct hypoplastic, evident signs anemia observed. Aflatoxin detected HPLC addition organs. wants drive attention importance careful check feedstuff be used poultry farms quality-oriented production, order avoid contaminations can harm both animal welfare public health.