Mycotoxins in animal feed
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Many species of fungi produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins. These toxins can be very detrimental to both humans and animals. The side-effects of ingesting these toxic substances are called mycotoxicosis, which can be a variety of medical conditions. The most common fungi that produce mycotoxins include Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium.[1]
Some other fungi that are known to produce mycotoxins include Claviceps and Alternaria.[2]