Effect of Low Dose of Fumonisins on Pig Health: Immune Status, Intestinal Microbiota and Sensitivity to Salmonella

Effect of Low Dose of Fumonisins on Pig Health: Immune Status, Intestinal Microbiota and Sensitivity to Salmonella

The objective of this study was to measure the effects of chronic exposure to fumonisins via the ingestion of feed containing naturally contaminated corn in growing pigs infected or not with Salmonella spp. This exposure to a moderate dietary concentration of fumonisins (11.8 ppm) was sufficient to...

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Main Authors: Philippe Fravalo, Isabelle P. Oswald, Gilles Salvat, Philippe Pinton, Gilbert Postollec, Marilyne Queguiner, Roland Cariolet, Eric Boilletot, Philippe Guerre, Mael Tanguy, Christine Burel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-04-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
pig
mycotoxins
fumonisins
growth
immune status
intestinal microbiota
health
Salmonella
co-contamination
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/4/841

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