Fungal contamination and determination of fumonisins and aflatoxins in commercial feeds intended for ornamental birds in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (24th July 2013) - Queiroz, B.
Abstract Significance and Impact of the Study: The mycotoxin contamination in ornamental birds is still poorly studied. There are limited numbers of reports about this subject. Most studies are still carried out in the poultry production. Due to potential contamination by fungi and mycotoxins in this feed, and the fact that there are limited data available in the world, the monitoring is highly relevant. Even if the amount of mycotoxins found is not enough to cause acute adverse effects, it is a sign that the feed will be less nutritious, and it will increase the risk of chronic mycotoxicoses. This is the first study supplying data on fungi and the occurrence of mycotoxins in Brazilian ornamental birds feed.