Effects of mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) on growth performance of pigs
Abstract
Deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) are among the most common Fusarium spp. contaminants of cereals and feeds. Mycotoxins are confirmed as a health hazard in both animals and men. To evaluate the effects of deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) on growth performance of pigs, experiments with 3 groups of animals have been conducted: Group I - control (CON) was fed a standard ration for the age category, group II (МТ) received feed containing 1 mg/kg feed DON and 0.4 mg/kg feed ZEN and group III (MT-MF) – feed containing 1 mg/kg feed DON, 0.4 mg/kg feed ZEN and the toxin binder Mycofix plus 3.0. After 37-day exposure to DON and ZEN, MT-fed pigs had lower (P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Phytase and its Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 53–53
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN