Effects of High Levels of Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone on Growth Performance, and Hematological and Immunological Parameters in Pigs

Effects of High Levels of Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone on Growth Performance, and Hematological and Immunological Parameters in Pigs

Background: Deoxynivalenol (DON) and zearalenone (ZEN) are common food contaminants produced by Fusarium sp. Mycotoxins are a potential health hazard because of their toxicological effects on both humans and farmed animals. Methods: We analyzed three groups of pigs: a control group (fed a standard d...

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Main Authors: Kondreddy Eswar Reddy, Jaeyong Song, Hyun-Jeong Lee, Minseok Kim, Dong-Wook Kim, Hyun Jung Jung, Bumseok Kim, Yookyung Lee, Dongjo Yu, Dong-Woon Kim, Young Kyoon Oh, Sung Dae Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
deoxynivalenol
zearalenone
pig
toxin
antioxidant
serum
immune
diseases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/3/114

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