1To whom correspondence should be addressed: Dr. Krishnamurthy. T. N., M.V.Sc., PhD Research Associate Department of Poultry Science Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, INDIA Mobile: +91–94488 18725, Fax : +91–80–28565282, E-mail: krishnatnvet@rediffmail.com
2Department of Poultry Science Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560 024, India.
*Part of M.V.Sc. thesis submitted by the first author
A survey was taken up by the Department of Poultry Science, Veterinary College, Bangalore, India to study the incidence of aflatoxin, ochratoxin and T-2 toxin in different feed ingredients and finished feeds. The samples were collected from different regions of the country during different climatic conditions. Out of 1968 samples analyzed by thin layer chromatography, 1648 samples were found to be positive for the presence of either aflatoxin or ochratoxin or T-2 toxin alone or in combination. Based on the survey reports it was concluded that the incidence of mycotoxin contamination is higher in complete feeds than in feed ingredients and the presence of more than one mycotoxin is common in most of the feed ingredients.
Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin T-2 toxin
