Forage as a Primary Source of Mycotoxins in Animal Diets

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Jiří Sklnka²  Jan Nedělník¹  Vojtᆼh Adam²  Petr Dole៪l²  Hana Moravcová¹ 

[1] Agriculture Research, Ltd. Troubsko, Zahradní 1, CZ-664 41 Troubsko, Czech Republic; E-Mails:;Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University in Brno, Zemedelska 1, CZ-613 00 Brno, Czech Republic; E-Mails:

关键词: mycotoxins;    deoxynivalenol;    zearalenone;    fumonisins;    aflatoxins;    forage;    grass;    contamination;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph8010037

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The issue of moulds and, thus, contamination with mycotoxins is very topical, particularly in connexion with forages from grass stands used at the end of the growing season. Deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEA), fumonisins (FUM) and aflatoxins (AFL) are among the most common mycotoxins. The aim of the paper was to determine concentrations of mycotoxins in selected grasses (Lolium perenne, Festulolium pabulare, Festulolium braunii) and their mixtures with Festuca rubra an/or Poa pratensis during the growing season as a marker of grass safety, which was assessed according to content of the aforementioned mycotoxins. During the growing season grass forage was contaminated with mycotoxins, most of all by DON and ZEA. The contents of AFL and FUM were zero or below the limit of quantification. Moreover, the level of the occurrence of mould was quantified as ergosterol content, which was higher at the specific date of cut. All results were statistically processed and significant changes were discussed.

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