LESSON 7: AFLATOXIN AND ANTI NUTRIENT

Question 1

The metabolites of mycotoxins produce by molds.

Answer 1

Aflatoxin

Question 2

What are the common aflatoxins?

Answer 2

B1
B2
G1
G2
T2 toxin

BBGGT2

Question 3

What is the impact of mycotoxin?

Answer 3

Disrupt rumen fermentation, metabolism, immune function.

Question 4

What are the possible symptoms when affected by mycotoxin to animals?

Answer 4

reduce growth and pigmentation
increase mortality
liver damage
mouth ulcers
depression
dehydration
rough coat

Question 5

What could be the diagnosis for mycotoxin?

Answer 5

Clinical signs
feed history
histopathology
toxin identification

Question 6

What could be the prevention measures for mycotoxin?

Answer 6

Use good quality of grains
Proper storage
maintain <11%
use mold inhibitors
clean and sanitize

Question 7

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that causes appetite loss and neutralized by heat.

Answer 7

Trypsin
Chemotrypsin inhibitors

Question 8

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that impair digestion and energy absorption

Answer 8

Glucans

Question 9

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that reduce carbohydrate utilization

Answer 9

Alpha-amylase inhibitors

Question 10

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that causes growth depression, enzyme loss in feces, but neutralized by heat.

Answer 10

Phytohemagglutinins (lectins)

Question 11

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that is a plant based feeds: that reduces bioavailability of minerals and proteins.

Answer 11

Phytic acid

Question 12

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that causes green-green yolks in eggs.

Answer 12

Gossypol

Question 13

An anti-nutrient and Toxic factor that inhibits protein digestibility.

Answer 13

Tannins