Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LIX (1)
Written by Catalina POSEA, A. SONEA, Monica ROMAN, Mihaela VASILE
Studies on ochratoxin A (OTA) showed that this mycotoxin is nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, carcinogenic, immunesuppressive and teratogen. Consumption of food contaminated with OTA affects the health of farm animals and their productivity leading to its presence in animal products. Early identification and removal of feed and food chain products contaminated with OTA can be achieved by control strategies. This paperwork aims to present the impact on human and animal health, the probable risk of OTA residues in animal products and control strategies that apply in the feed industry.
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