Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers / Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM + ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM + ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.

Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM+ ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.(AU)

Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM + ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.(AU)

Mycotoxins in broiler production / Micotoxinas na produção de frangos de corte

The occurrence of mycotoxins has become a problem to be discussed, due to its harmfulness to humans and animals health, and may be an obstacle to the poultry economy. Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by certain species of fungi and may contaminate food. Aflatoxins are mainly produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and B1, B2, G1 and G2 are its best known types. Fumonisin, with its B1, B2 or B3 types, are produced by Fusarium, while ochratoxin A is produced by Penicillium and Aspergillus. The main trichothecenes mycotoxins are T-2 toxin, deoxynivalenol and diacetoxyscirpenol. Zearalenone, produced by different species of Fusarium fungi affects chickens only when they are exposed to extremely high levels of contamination. Generally, immunosuppression, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity as a decrease in performance and production gains are the most observed effects. There are several laboratory methods that can be used for the determination of mycotoxins. In order to control the contamination, it is necessary to adopt proper farming practices which prevent fungi growth. Once grains and feed are contaminated, biological, physical and/or chemical decontamination methods may be employed, although the physical process with adsorbents mixed to the feed is more widely used. Due to the importance of mycotoxins to poultry production, it is necessary to adopt measures to prevent contamination, and also develop a control and an anti-fungal growth and toxin production program by reviewing the critical points favorable to the emergence of toxin-producing fungi.

A ocorrência de micotoxinas tornou-se um problema a ser discutido, pois representa riscos à saúde dos animais e humanos, podendo constituir um obstáculo à economia avícola. Micotoxinas são metabólitos tóxicos produzidos por algumas espécies de fungos e podem contaminar os alimentos. Aflatoxinas são majoritariamente produzidas por Aspergillus flavus e Aspergillus parasiticus, sendo B1, B2, G1 e G2 os tipos mais conhecidos. Fumonisinas são do tipo B1, B2 e B3, e produzidas pelo gênero Fusarium, enquanto a ocratoxina A é produzida por fungos da espécie Penicillium e Aspergillus. As principais micotoxinas dos tricotecenos são toxina T-2, deoxynivalenol e diacetoxyscirpenol. A zearalenona, produzida por diferentes espécies de fungos do gênero Fusarium, afeta os frangos apenas quando estes são expostos a níveis extremamente altos de contaminação. De modo geral, são observados efeitos imunossupressores, hepatotóxicos e nefrotóxicos, com queda no desempenho e nos ganhos de produção. Vários são os métodos laboratoriais que podem ser utilizados para a determinação de micotoxinas. Para o controle da contaminação, é necessário adoção de práticas agrícolas correta, com vistas à prevenção do crescimento de fungos. Após a contaminação de grãos e rações, métodos de descontaminação, biológicos, físicos e/ou químicos podem ser empregados, embora o processo físico com adsorventes misturados às rações seja o mais utilizado. Pela importância que as micotoxinas representam à produção de frangos, é necessário adotar medidas que previnam a contaminação e desenvolver programas de controle e combate ao desenvolvimento fúngico e produção de toxinas, revendo os pontos críticos propícios ao aparecimento dos fungos geradores das toxinas.

Mycotoxins in broiler production / Micotoxinas na produção de frangos de corte

The occurrence of mycotoxins has become a problem to be discussed, due to its harmfulness to humans and animals health, and may be an obstacle to the poultry economy. Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by certain species of fungi and may contaminate food. Aflatoxins are mainly produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, and B1, B2, G1 and G2 are its best known types. Fumonisin, with its B1, B2 or B3 types, are produced by Fusarium, while ochratoxin A is produced by Penicillium and Aspergillus. The main trichothecenes mycotoxins are T-2 toxin, deoxynivalenol and diacetoxyscirpenol. Zearalenone, produced by different species of Fusarium fungi affects chickens only when they are exposed to extremely high levels of contamination. Generally, immunosuppression, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity as a decrease in performance and production gains are the most observed effects. There are several laboratory methods that can be used for the determination of mycotoxins. In order to control the contamination, it is necessary to adopt proper farming practices which prevent fungi growth. Once grains and feed are contaminated, biological, physical and/or chemical decontamination methods may be employed, although the physical process with adsorbents mixed to the feed is more widely used. Due to the importance of mycotoxins to poultry production, it is necessary to adopt measures to prevent contamination, and also develop a control and an anti-fungal growth and toxin production program by reviewing the critical points favorable to the emergence of toxin-producing fungi.(AU)

A ocorrência de micotoxinas tornou-se um problema a ser discutido, pois representa riscos à saúde dos animais e humanos, podendo constituir um obstáculo à economia avícola. Micotoxinas são metabólitos tóxicos produzidos por algumas espécies de fungos e podem contaminar os alimentos. Aflatoxinas são majoritariamente produzidas por Aspergillus flavus e Aspergillus parasiticus, sendo B1, B2, G1 e G2 os tipos mais conhecidos. Fumonisinas são do tipo B1, B2 e B3, e produzidas pelo gênero Fusarium, enquanto a ocratoxina A é produzida por fungos da espécie Penicillium e Aspergillus. As principais micotoxinas dos tricotecenos são toxina T-2, deoxynivalenol e diacetoxyscirpenol. A zearalenona, produzida por diferentes espécies de fungos do gênero Fusarium, afeta os frangos apenas quando estes são expostos a níveis extremamente altos de contaminação. De modo geral, são observados efeitos imunossupressores, hepatotóxicos e nefrotóxicos, com queda no desempenho e nos ganhos de produção. Vários são os métodos laboratoriais que podem ser utilizados para a determinação de micotoxinas. Para o controle da contaminação, é necessário adoção de práticas agrícolas correta, com vistas à prevenção do crescimento de fungos. Após a contaminação de grãos e rações, métodos de descontaminação, biológicos, físicos e/ou químicos podem ser empregados, embora o processo físico com adsorventes misturados às rações seja o mais utilizado. Pela importância que as micotoxinas representam à produção de frangos, é necessário adotar medidas que previnam a contaminação e desenvolver programas de controle e combate ao desenvolvimento fúngico e produção de toxinas, revendo os pontos críticos propícios ao aparecimento dos fungos geradores das toxinas.(AU)

Survey of mycotoxins in Southern Brazilian wheat and evaluation of immunoassay methods

One hundred commercial wheat grain samples were collected during the 2015 sea-son across 78 municipalities in the states of Paraná (PR), Rio Grande do Sul (RS), and São Paulo (SP), Brazil. Separate subsamples were analyzed for the concentration of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenona (ZEA) and ochratoxin A (OTA) mycotoxins using two methods: UHPLC-MS/MS (reference method) and a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (AgraQuant®). The OTA mycotoxin was not found in the samples by both methods. DON and ZEA were detected in 55 % and 39 % of the samples by the reference method, with overall mean levels of 795.2 g kg1 and 79.78 g kg1, respectively. There was a significant and positive correlation (Spearman rank) between DON and ZEA estimates by the reference method (r = 0.77, p 0.001). The DON levels estimated by the immunoassay agreed poorly with the reference, being largely overestimated. Based on a cut-off level of 1000 g kg1, the immunoassay correctly classified 57 samples as true negatives and 15 as true positives. Only 28 were classified as false positives. For ZEA, the levels estimated by the two methods were in better agreement than for DON. Using the cut-off level of 200 g kg1, 96 % of the samples were classified correctly as true positives and only one sample was classified as false positive. The levels for both mycotoxins were mostly acceptable for human consumption. Further studies should focus on multi-toxin methods compared with immunoassays to understand the reasons of overestimation and the role of immunoassays as a cost-effective solution for fast screening of mycotoxins in the food chain.

Survey of mycotoxins in Southern Brazilian wheat and evaluation of immunoassay methods

One hundred commercial wheat grain samples were collected during the 2015 sea-son across 78 municipalities in the states of Paraná (PR), Rio Grande do Sul (RS), and São Paulo (SP), Brazil. Separate subsamples were analyzed for the concentration of deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenona (ZEA) and ochratoxin A (OTA) mycotoxins using two methods: UHPLC-MS/MS (reference method) and a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (AgraQuant®). The OTA mycotoxin was not found in the samples by both methods. DON and ZEA were detected in 55 % and 39 % of the samples by the reference method, with overall mean levels of 795.2 g kg1 and 79.78 g kg1, respectively. There was a significant and positive correlation (Spearman rank) between DON and ZEA estimates by the reference method (r = 0.77, p 0.001). The DON levels estimated by the immunoassay agreed poorly with the reference, being largely overestimated. Based on a cut-off level of 1000 g kg1, the immunoassay correctly classified 57 samples as true negatives and 15 as true positives. Only 28 were classified as false positives. For ZEA, the levels estimated by the two methods were in better agreement than for DON. Using the cut-off level of 200 g kg1, 96 % of the samples were classified correctly as true positives and only one sample was classified as false positive. The levels for both mycotoxins were mostly acceptable for human consumption. Further studies should focus on multi-toxin methods compared with immunoassays to understand the reasons of overestimation and the role of immunoassays as a cost-effective solution for fast screening of mycotoxins in the food chain.(AU)

Evaluation of the supplementation of a feed additive as a potential protector against the adverse effects of 2. 5 ppm T-2 toxin on growing broiler chickens / Avaliação da suplementação de um aditivo alimentar como um protetor potencial contra os efeitos adversos de 2, 5ppm de toxina T-2 em frangos em crescimento

A trial was conducted to evaluate a feed additive containing epoxidase activity from a bacterium (Mycofix-S) as a potential protection against the adverse effects of 2.5 ppm dietary T-2 toxin in male growing broiler chickens. A total of 144 one-day-old Ross 308 male chicks were individually wing-banded and allotted into each of the four experimental groups. Group 1: negative control, no T-2 toxin or additive; group 2: Mycofix-S, 2.5 g/kg; group 3: positive control, 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin; group 4: 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin + 2.5 g/kg Mycofix-S. Feed and water were provided ad libitum for 28 days (days 1 to 28 of age). Each experimental treatment was replicated 6 times, with 6 birds per replicate pen. Response variables included performance parameters, serum activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and amylase, relative weight of selected organs and histology of the upper digestive system. T-2 toxin at 2.5 ppm significantly (P = 0.016) decreased the 28-day body weight gain and cumulative feed intake without affecting feed conversion. The feed additive counteracted these adverse effects. Serum enzyme activities were not significantly (P>0.05) affected for the four experimental groups but when data from the groups receiving T-2 toxin was pooled and compared against the pooled data from groups without the toxin a significant decrease in amylase activity was observed in chickens receiving T-2 toxin. The histological examination of the upper digestive system revealed lesions in mouth, esophagus, proventriculus, gizzard and duodenum in the chickens fed T-2 toxin without the additive. Chickens fed T-2 toxin plus the additive showed lesions in the same tissues except in the duodenum. The results of the present study show that the addition of 2.5 g/kg of the feed additive tested protects against adverse effects on performance and also the integrity of the duodenal mucosa.(AU)

Foi realizado um experimento com o objetivo de avaliar um aditivo alimentar contendo atividade de epoxidase de uma bactéria (Mycofix-S) como proteção potencial contra os efeitos adversos de uma dieta com 2,5ppm de toxina T-2 em frangos de corte machos. Um total de 144 pintos machos Ross 308 de um dia de idade foram marcados na asa individualmente e alocados em um de quatro grupos experimentais: grupo 1: controle negativo, sem toxina T-2 ou aditivo; grupo 2: 2,5g/kg de Mycofix-S; grupo 3: controle positivo, 2,5ppm de toxina T-2; grupo 4: 2,5ppm de toxina T-2 + 2,5g/kg de Mycofix-S. Alimento e água foram fornecidos ad libitum por 28 dias (dias um a 28 de idade). Cada tratamento experimental foi replicado seis vezes, com seis pintos por gaiola de replicação. As variáveis de resposta incluíram parâmetros de desempenho, atividade sérica de fosfatase alcalina (ALP) e amilase, peso relativo de órgãos selecionados e histologia do sistema digestivo superior. A toxina T-2 a 2,5ppm diminuiu significativamente (P = 0.016) o ganho de peso corporal aos 28 dias e o consumo de alimento acumulado, sem afetar a conversão alimentar. O aditivo diminuiu os efeitos adversos. As atividades séricas das enzimas não foram afetadas significativamente (P>0.05) nos quatro grupos experimentais, porém, quando os dados dos grupos que receberam a toxina T-2 foram combinados e comparados com o pool de dados dos grupos sem toxina, foi observado um decréscimo significativo da atividade de amilase nos frangos que receberam a toxina T-2. O exame histológico do sistema digestivo superior revelou lesões em boca, esôfago, pró-ventrículo, moela e duodeno nos frangos alimentados com toxina T-2 sem aditivo. Frangos alimentados com toxina T-2 mais aditivo mostraram lesões nos mesmos tecidos, exceto no duodeno. Os resultados do presente estudo mostram que a adição de 2,5g/kg do aditivo alimentar testado protege contra os efeitos adversos sobre o desempenho e a integridade da mucosa duodenal.(AU)

Evaluation of the supplementation of a feed additive as a potential protector against the adverse effects of 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin on growing broiler chickens / Avaliação da suplementação de um aditivo alimentar como um protetor potencial contra os efeitos adversos de 2.5 ppm de toxina T-2 em frangos em crescimento

A trial was conducted to evaluate a feed additive containing epoxidase activity from a bacterium (Mycofix-S) as a potential protection against the adverse effects of 2.5 ppm dietary T-2 toxin in male growing broiler chickens. A total of 144 one-day-old Ross 308 male chicks were individually wing-banded and allotted into each of the four experimental groups. Group 1: negative control, no T-2 toxin or additive; group 2: Mycofix-S, 2.5 g/kg; group 3: positive control, 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin; group 4: 2.5 ppm T-2 toxin + 2.5 g/kg Mycofix-S. Feed and water were provided ad libitum for 28 days (days 1 to 28 of age). Each experimental treatment was replicated 6 times, with 6 birds per replicate pen. Response variables included performance parameters, serum activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and amylase, relative weight of selected organs and histology of the upper digestive system. T-2 toxin at 2.5 ppm significantly (P = 0.016) decreased the 28-day body weight gain and cumulative feed intake without affecting feed conversion. The feed additive counteracted these adverse effects. Serum enzyme activities were not significantly (P>0.05) affected for the four experimental groups but when data from the groups receiving T-2 toxin was pooled and compared against the pooled data from groups without the toxin a significant decrease in amylase activity was observed in chickens receiving T-2 toxin. The histological examination of the upper digestive system revealed lesions in mouth, esophagus, proventriculus, gizzard and duodenum in the chickens fed T-2 toxin without the additive. Chickens fed T-2 toxin plus the additive showed lesions in the same tissues except in the duodenum. The results of the present study show that the addition of 2.5 g/kg of the feed additive tested protects against adverse effects on performance and also the integrity of the duodenal mucosa.(AU)

Foi realizado um experimento com o objetivo de avaliar um aditivo alimentar contendo atividade de epoxidase de uma bactéria (Mycofix-S) como proteção potencial contra os efeitos adversos de uma dieta com 2,5ppm de toxina T-2 em frangos de corte machos. Um total de 144 pintos machos Ross 308 de um dia de idade foram marcados na asa individualmente e alocados em um de quatro grupos experimentais: grupo 1: controle negativo, sem toxina T-2 ou aditivo; grupo 2: 2,5g/kg de Mycofix-S; grupo 3: controle positivo, 2,5ppm de toxina T-2; grupo 4: 2,5ppm de toxina T-2 + 2,5g/kg de Mycofix-S. Alimento e água foram fornecidos ad libitum por 28 dias (dias um a 28 de idade). Cada tratamento experimental foi replicado seis vezes, com seis pintos por gaiola de replicação. As variáveis de resposta incluíram parâmetros de desempenho, atividade sérica de fosfatase alcalina (ALP) e amilase, peso relativo de órgãos selecionados e histologia do sistema digestivo superior. A toxina T-2 a 2,5ppm diminuiu significativamente (P = 0.016) o ganho de peso corporal aos 28 dias e o consumo de alimento acumulado, sem afetar a conversão alimentar. O aditivo diminuiu os efeitos adversos. As atividades séricas das enzimas não foram afetadas significativamente (P>0.05) nos quatro grupos experimentais, porém, quando os dados dos grupos que receberam a toxina T-2 foram combinados e comparados com o pool de dados dos grupos sem toxina, foi observado um decréscimo significativo da atividade de amilase nos frangos que receberam a toxina T-2. O exame histológico do sistema digestivo superior revelou lesões em boca, esôfago, pró-ventrículo, moela e duodeno nos frangos alimentados com toxina T-2 sem aditivo. Frangos alimentados com toxina T-2 mais aditivo mostraram lesões nos mesmos tecidos, exceto no duodeno. Os resultados do presente estudo mostram que a adição de 2,5g/kg do aditivo alimentar testado protege contra os efeitos adversos sobre o desempenho e a integridade da mucosa duodenal.(AU)

Toxigenic potential of Fusarium graminearum isolated from maize of northwest Argentina

Twenty six isolates of Fusarium graminearum from grains of maize hybrids harvested in ±west Argentina were grown on autoclaved rice grain to assess their ability to produce type B trichothecenes. Chemical analysis indicated that 38% of isolates were nivalenol (NIV) producers only, 31% were major NIV producers with high DON(deoxynivalenol)/NIV ratios, 8% were major DON producers with minor NIV production, and 23% were DON producers only. Isolates showed a high variability in their toxigenic potential which was not related to fungal biomass. The distribution of the different chemotypes as well as the high and the low trichothecene-producing Fusarium isolates could not be associated to a geographical origin. Our results confirmed for the first time that isolates of Fusarium graminearum from maize of northwest Argentina are able to produce DON and NIV. A substancial contamination with both NIV and DON is likely in maize from northwest Argentina. Their contents should be quantified in regional surveillances for mycotoxin contamination.(AU)

Micotoxinas no milho roxo peruano.

O milho roxo é uma variedade de milho que é produzido nos Andes peruanos. Sua cor característica é pela presença do pigmento antiocianina que apresenta propriedades antioxidantes, antimutagênicas, anticancerígenas e antidiabéticas. Estas características fizeram com que além de ser usado como corante, seja utilizado como matéria prima na elaboração de vários subprodutos. Atualmente o Peru exporta este insumo, porém, pela falta de regulamentação e por ser considerado um produto orgânico, não são exigidas análises de micotoxinas. Estas toxinas, podem ser produzidas por fungos filamentosos em qualquer etapa da cadeia alimentícia do milho. O seu consumo por humanos ou animais pode provocar efeitos carcinogênicos, mutagênicos, hepatotóxicos, estrogênicos, imunotóxicos e nefrotóxicos, motivo pelo qual órgãos internacionais determinaram limites máximos toleráveis (LMT) de micotoxinas em alimentos para tentar controlar a exposição. Considerando os possíveis efeitos que as micotoxinas podem ocasionar nos consumidores de milho roxo peruano, objetivou-se determinar a presença de micotoxinas neste milho através da identificação e quantificação por LC-MS/MS. 82 amostras de milho roxo foram obtidas em diferentes mercados do Peru em dois períodos: dezembro de 2015 a março de 2016 e março a abril de 2017. As micotoxinas analisadas foram as aflatoxinas, fumonisinas, zearelenona, ocratoxina A e os seguintes tricotecenos: deoxinivalenol, nivalenol, fusarenona X, deacetoxiscirpenol, 3 acetil-DON, toxina HT-2 e toxina T-2. As micotoxinas com maior frequência foram aflatoxinas e fumonisinas, 64,6 e 63,4%, respectivamente, com co-ocorrência destas duas micotoxinas em 45,1% das amostras. Somente em uma amostra foi quantificado zearalenona (24,4 µg/kg), enquanto que a ausência de ocratoxina A e tricotecenos foi verificado. Considerando os LMT, implementados pela Comunidade Europeia (EC, 2006; 2007; 2013), 12% das amostras analisadas apresentaram concentrações superiores ao LMT de 1000 µg kg-1 para fumonisinas e uma amostra apresentou LMT de 10 µg kg-1 superior para aflatoxinas. No entanto, considerando a legislação brasileira, 9,8% das amostras apresentaram níveis superiores ao LMT de 5000 µg/kg de fumonisinas (BRASIL, 2011; 2013; 2017). Esta é a primeira pesquisa que avalia a ocorrência de micotoxinas no milho roxo peruano e identifica que esse milho pode constituir uma fonte de intoxicação, oferecendo risco à saúde pública. A cadeia produtiva deste grau precisa de controles para determinar os fatores que influenciam na apresentação de micotoxinas e implementar uma legislação com os LMT de micotoxinas neste produto.

Purple corn is a variety of corn that is produced in the Peruvian Andes. Its characteristic color is by the presence of the pigment called antiocyanine that presents antioxidant, antimutagenic, anticancer and anti-diabetic properties. These characteristics have made that in addition to being used as a dye, is used as raw material in the elaboration of several by-products. Currently Peru exports this input, however, due to the lack of regulation and because it is considered an organic product, mycotoxin analyzes are not required. These toxins can be produced by filamentous fungi at any stage of the maize food chain. Its consumption by humans or animals can cause carcinogenic, mutagenic, hepatotoxic, estrogenic, immunotoxic and nephrotoxic effects, which is why international organisms have established maximum tolerable limits (MTL) of mycotoxins in foods to try to control exposure. Considering the possible effects of mycotoxins on consumers of Peruvian purple maize, the objective was to determine the presence of mycotoxins in this corn through LC-MS/MS. A total of 82 samples of purple maize were obtained from different Peruvian markets in two periods: December 2015 to March 2016 and March to April 2017. The mycotoxins analyzed were aflatoxins, fumonisins, zearelenone, ochratoxin A and the following trichothecenes: deoxynivalenol, nivalenol, fusarenone X, deacetoxyscirpenol, 3-acetyl-DON, HT-2 and T-2. It was verified that the most prevalent mycotoxins were aflatoxins and fumonisins, with a prevalence of 64.6 and 63.4%, respectively, with co-occurrence of these two mycotoxins in 45.1% of the samples. Only one sample had a quantifiable concentration for zearalenone and any sample was contaminated by ochratoxin A and trichothecenes. Considering the MTLs implemented by the European Community (EC, 2006, 2007, 2013), 12% of the analyzed samples had concentrations higher than the MTL of 1000 g kg-1 for fumonisins and one sample had MTL of 10 g kg-1 higher for aflatoxins. However, considering the Brazilian legislation, 9.8% of the samples had levels above the MTL of 5000 g kg-1 of fumonisins (BRASIL, 2011, 2013, 2017). This is the first research that evaluates the occurrence of mycotoxins analyzed by LC-MS/MS in Peruvian purple maize and identifies that maize may constitute a source of intoxication, posing a risk to public health. Controls are required in the production chain of this grain and the implementation of legislation with MTLs of mycotoxins.

Experimental poisoning by Baccharis megapotamica var. weirii in buffalo / Intoxicação experimental por Baccharis megapotamica var. weirii em búfalos

Five male 6-8 month-old Murrah buffalo calves were orally dosed with the fresh aerial parts of Baccharis megapotamica var. weirii at doses of 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10g/kg body weight (bw) (~1-10mg macrocyclic trichothecenes/kg/bw). The B. megapotamica used for the experiment was harvested on a farm where a recent spontaneous outbreak of poisoning caused by such plant had occurred. Clinical signs appeared 4-20 hours and 4 buffaloes died 18-49 hours after the ingestion of the plant. Clinical signs were apathy, anorexia, and watery diarrhea, fever, colic, drooling, muscle tremors, restlessness, laborious breathing and ruminal atony, and dehydration. The most consistent gross findings were restricted to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract consisted of varying degrees of edema and reddening of the mucosa of the forestomach. Histopathological findings consisted of varying degrees of necrosis of the epithelial lining of the forestomach and of lymphocytes within lymphoid organs and aggregates. Fibrin thrombi were consistently found in sub-mucosal vessels of the forestomach and in the lumen of hepatic sinusoids. It is suggested that dehydration, septicemia and disseminated intravascular coagulation participate in the pathogenesis of the intoxication and play a role as a cause of death... (AU)

As partes aéreas verdes de Baccharis megapotamica var. weirii foram administradas oralmente a cinco búfalos da raça Murrah de 6-8 meses de idade nas doses de 1, 3, 4, 5 e 10g/kg de peso corporal (pc) (~1-10mg de tricotecenos macrocíclicos/kg/pc). A planta usada no experimento foi colhida numa fazenda onde um surto recente de intoxicação espontânea por essa planta havia ocorrido. Nos búfalos deste experimento, os sinais clínicos apareceram 4-20 horas e 4 búfalos morreram 18-49 horas após a ingestão da planta. Os sinais clínicos consistiram de apatia, anorexia, diarreia aquosa, febre, cólica, salivação, tremores musculares, inquietação, respiração laboriosa, atonia ruminal e desidratação. Os achados macroscópicos mais consistentes estavam restritos ao trato gastrointestinal (GI) e consistiram de graus variados de edema e avermelhamento da mucosa dos pré-estômagos. Os achados histopatológicos consistiam de vários graus de necrose do epitélio de revestimento dos pré-estômagos e de linfócitos em agregados e órgãos linfoides. Trombos de fibrina foram consistentemente encontrados nos vasos da submucosa dos pré-estômagos e na luz dos sinusoides hepáticos. É sugerido que desidratação, septicemia e coagulação intravascular disseminada participem da patogênese da intoxicação e sejam fatores responsáveis pela morte dos animais afetados pela intoxicação. Uma subamostra de B. megapotamica var. weirii foi congelada a seco, moída e analisada usando UHPLC (Cromatografia Líquida de Ultra Alta Performance) com espectrometria de tempo-de-vôo de alta resolução e espectrometria de massa em tandem. Foi demonstrado que o material de planta analisado continha pelo menos 51 tricotecenos macrocíclicos diferentes num nível total de 1,1-1,2mg/g... (AU)

Natural occurrence of nivalenol and mycotoxigenic potential of Fusarium graminearum strains in wheat affected by head blight in Argentina

The principal agents of Fusarium head blight in the main cropping area of Argentina were investigated in heavily infected samples. The ability of the isolates to produce trichothecenes was determined by GC and HPLC. Fusarium graminearum was the predominant species and of 33 isolates, 10 produced deoxinivalenol (DON) (0.1- 29 mg kg-1), 13 produced both deoxinivalenol (1.0- 708 mg kg-1) and nivalenol (0.1- 6.2mg kg-1), 12 produced 3-acetyldeoxinivalenol (0.1- 14 mg kg-1), 13 produced 15-acetyldeoxinivalenol (0.1- 1.9 mg kg-1), 10 produced Fusarenone X (0.1- 2.4 mg kg-1) and 7 produced zearalenone (0.1- 0.6 mg kg-1). These results suggest that F. graminearum strains isolated from the wheat growing regions in Argentina belong to DON chemotype. Although some strains produced both deoxinivalenol and nivalenol, nivalenol was produced in lower levels. The natural occurrence of nivalenol in wheat affected by head-blight collected in the main production area during two years (2001-2002) was also determined. From 19 samples 13 were contaminated with deoxinivalenol in a range of 0.3 to 70 mg kg-1and 2 samples with both deoxinivalenol (7.5 and 6.7 mg kg-1) and nivalenol (0.05 and 0.1 mg kg-1), respectively. This is the first report of natural occurrence of nivalenol in wheat cultivate in Argentina.

O principal causador de giberela no trigo na Argentina e sua capacidade de produzir tricotecenos foram estudados por GC e HPLC em amostras altamente infectadas. A espécie predominante foi Fusarium graminearum, sendo que de um total de 33 isolados, 10 produziram deoxinivalenol (0,1-29 mg kg -1), 13 produziram deoxinivalenol (1,0-708 mg kg-1) e nivalenol (0,1-6,2 mg kg-1), 12 produziram 3-acetildeoxinivalenol (0,1-14 mg kg-1), 13 produziram 15-acetildeoxinivalenol (0,1-1,9 mg kg-1), 10 produziram fusarenona X (0,1- 2,4 mg kg-1) e 7 produziram zearalenona (0,1- 0,6 mg kg-1). Esses resultados sugerem que as cepas de F. graminearum isoladas de trigo cultivado na Argentina pertencem ao quimiotipo DON. Embora algumas cepas tenham produzido tanto DON quanto NIV, NIV foi produzido em quantidade inferior ao DON. A ocorrência natural de nivalenol em trigo afetado pela giberela coletado na principal área de produção durante dois anos (2001-2002) foi também determinada. De 19 amostras, 13 estavam contaminadas com deoxinivalenol na faixa de 0,3 a 70 mg kg-1 e 2amostras continham tanto deoxinivalenol (7,5 e 6,7 mg kg-1) quanto nivalenol (0,05 e 0,1 mg kg-1), respectivamente. Esse é o primeiro relato da ocorrência de nivalenol em trigo cultivado na Argentina.

Production of mycotoxins by Fusarium graminearum isolated from small cereals (wheat, triticale and barley) affected with scab disease in Southern Brazil

Fusarium fungi are known to be pathogenic for plants and mycotoxin producers. The in vitro production of deoxynivalenol and zearalenone was qualitatively evaluated in 24 different isolates of Fusarium graminearum collected from small cereals associated with the scab disease, in southern Brazil. Isolates were cultivated in rice during 14 days at 28ºC. Cultivates were extracted with methanol:water (40:60 v/v) and analyzed by thin layer chromatography. Other trichothecenes (diacetoxyscirpenol, fusarenon-X, neosolaniol and nivalenol) and zearalenol, often produced by Fusarium, were also analyzed. In the conditions used, it was possible to detect zearalenone and deoxynivalenol in 67% and 33% of the isolates, respectively. The presence of zearalenol, diacetoxyscirpenol and fusarenone was also detected. None of the isolates was found to produce nivalenol or neosolaniol.

Fungos do gênero Fusarium são bem conhecidos como patógenos para plantas e como produtores de micotoxinas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar qualitativamente a produção "in vitro" de desoxinivalenol e de zearalenona, em 24 diferentes isolados de Fusarium graminearum coletados a partir de cereais associados à doença Giberela na Região Sul do Brasil. Os isolados foram cultivados em arroz, durante 14 dias, a 28ºC. Os cultivos foram extraídos com metanol:água (40:60, v/v) e analisados por cromatografia em camada delgada. Outros tricotecenos (diacetoxiscirpenol, fusarenona-X, neosolaniol e nivalenol) e zearalenol, freqüentemente produzidos por Fusarium, também foram avaliados. Nas condições utilizadas, foi possível determinar o perfil de produção dessas micotoxinas, sendo que 67% dos isolados produziram zearalenona e 33% dos isolados produziram desoxinivalenol. Também foram detectadas as presenças de zearalenol, diacetoxiscirpenol e fusarenona. Finalmente, em nenhum dos isolados estudados foram encontrados nivalenol e neosolaniol.

Intoxicação por Baccharidastrum triplinervium (Asteraceae) em bovinos / Poisoning in cattle by Baccharidastrum triplinervium (Asteraceae)

É descrito um surto de intoxicação por Baccharidastrum triplinervium em bovinos do Paraná, Brasil. A doença ocorreu no início do verão, durante um período de forte estiagem. Os sinais clínicos iniciaram dois dias após a introdução de 50 vacas e 8 novilhas em uma pastagem com alta densidade de B. triplinervium, que apresentava sinais de ter sido consumido pelos animais. Adoeceram 15 bovinos (9 vacas e 6 novilhas). Desses, morreram duas vacas e quatro novilhas após um curso clínico de 12 a 60 horas. O quadro clínico incluía prostração, atonia ruminal, timpanismo moderado, desidratação acentuada, diarréia e anorexia. Os animais ficavam inquietos, se deitavam e se levantavam constantemente, permanecendo cada vez mais tempo deitados em decúbito esternal. Uma vez nessa posição, manifestavam gemidos e mantinham a cabeça estendida ou voltada para o flanco. Adicionalmente, observou-se nas vacas queda abrupta da produção de leite. Os demais bovinos afetados apresentaram sinais clínicos mais leves, voltando a ingerir um pouco de alimento já no dia seguinte ao aparecimento dos sinais clínicos; a produção de leite voltou aos níveis normais uma semana após. As principais lesões macroscópicas, em dois animais necropsiados, foram observadas principalmente nos compartimentos gástricos. Consistiam de edema da parede do rúmen, e de avermelhamento difuso da mucosa do rúmen, do retículo, do abomaso e de algumas folhas do omaso. Histologicamente, as lesões mais importantes incluíam degeneração balonosa e necrose multifocal com infiltrado neutrofílico discreto no epitélio de revestimento do rúmen. O diagnóstico foi baseado em dados epidemiológicos e na reprodução experimental com as partes aéreas superiores (20 e 30g/kg) de B. triplinervium em três bovinos. A análise química de material seco de B. triplinervium, colhido no local do surto, foi negativa para tricotecenos macrocíclicos. (AU)

An outbreak of poisoning by Baccharidastrum triplinervium in cattle from Paraná, Brazil, is described. The disease occurred during a severe drought in early summer. The onset of clinical signs was two days after 50 cows and 8 heifers had been introduced into a pasture with high density of B. triplinervium that showed signs of having been consumed by the animals. Fifteen animals (9 cows and 6 heifers) got sick. Of these 15, two cows and four heifers died after a clinical course of 12-60 hours. Clinical signs included depression, ruminal atony, moderate bloat, marked dehydration, mild diarrhea and anorexia. The animals were restless, laying down and getting up constantly, remaining progressively longer periods in sternal recumbency. Once in that position, the animals had an extended head or the head turned to one of the sides of the body, and were groaning. Additionally, the cows had an abrupt fall in milk yield. The remaining affected cattle presented milder clinical signs and were partially back to their feed on the day following the onset of the clinical signs. The milk production was back to normal values within one week. The main gross lesions observed in two necropsied cows were in the forestomachs and abomasum, consisting of edema of the ruminal wall, as well as of diffuse reddening of the mucosae of the rumen, reticulum, abomasum and of some of the omasal folds. The main histological lesions included multifocal ballooning degeneration and necrosis of the lining epithelium of the rumen, associated with neutrophilic infiltrate. The diagnosis was based on the epidemiological data and on the experimental reproduction of the disease by force-feeding 3 bovine with the aeral fresh parts (20 and 30g/kg) of B. triplinervium. Chemical analysis of dried material from B. triplinervium harvested at the site of the outbreak was negative for macrocyclic trichothecenes.(AU)

Mycotoxins and bioactive metabolites from Fusarium: prospect of their importance in Brazil / Micotoxinas e metabólitos bioativos de Fusarium: perspectiva de sua importância para o Brasil

Fusarium sp is a fungus widely spread present in nature, associated with human and animal intoxications as consequence of mycotoxins production. On the other hand, this fungal specie is also able to produce bioactive metabolites with good perspective in biotechnology application. This review discusses aboutzearalenone, trichothecenes, and the recently, characterized Fusarium toxins represented by moniliformin, fusarin and fumonisin; the importance of these toxins in animal mycotoxicoses, and the danger of human contamination as well as the Brazilian potential for the research to bioative products from Fusarim sp.  

Fusarium sp, fungo amplamente distribuído na natureza, desempenha papel de destaque na intoxicação humana e animal devido a produção de micotoxinas. Por outro lado, linhagens deste fungo são também capazes de produzir metabólitos bioativos com boa perspectiva de aplicação em biotecnologia. Esta revisão discute sobre as toxinas zearalenona, tricotecenos e outras toxinas de Fusarium, recentemente caracterizadas denominadas de inoniliforrnina, fusarina eprincipalmente fumonisina; a importância destas toxinas na micotoxicose animal; o perigo de contaminação do homem com estas toxinas; assim como o potencial do Brasil na utilização de produtos bioativos obtidos de Fusarium sp.    

Mycotoxins and bioactive metabolites from Fusarium: prospect of their importance in Brazil / Micotoxinas e metabólitos bioativos de Fusarium: perspectiva de sua importância para o Brasil

Fusarium sp is a fungus widely spread present in nature, associated with human and animal intoxications as consequence of mycotoxins production. On the other hand, this fungal specie is also able to produce bioactive metabolites with good perspective in biotechnology application. This review discusses aboutzearalenone, trichothecenes, and the recently, characterized Fusarium toxins represented by moniliformin, fusarin and fumonisin; the importance of these toxins in animal mycotoxicoses, and the danger of human contamination as well as the Brazilian potential for the research to bioative products from Fusarim sp.  

Fusarium sp, fungo amplamente distribuído na natureza, desempenha papel de destaque na intoxicação humana e animal devido a produção de micotoxinas. Por outro lado, linhagens deste fungo são também capazes de produzir metabólitos bioativos com boa perspectiva de aplicação em biotecnologia. Esta revisão discute sobre as toxinas zearalenona, tricotecenos e outras toxinas de Fusarium, recentemente caracterizadas denominadas de inoniliforrnina, fusarina eprincipalmente fumonisina; a importância destas toxinas na micotoxicose animal; o perigo de contaminação do homem com estas toxinas; assim como o potencial do Brasil na utilização de produtos bioativos obtidos de Fusarium sp.    

Intoxicação experimental por Baccharis coridifolia (Compositae) em bovinos

Thirteen calves were fed single doses varying from 0.5 to 5g/kg of either freshly harvested or dried Baccharis coridifolia. One calf was fed 4 daily doses of 0,5g/kg of the dried plant. Two calves did not receive the plant and served as controls. The plant material was harvested each month from July 1991 to May 1992 and then in March 1993, and was analysed for its content in macrocyclic trichothecenes. When in flower the female and male plant specimens were both analysed and fed separately to calves. The levels of macrocyclic trichothecenes and their glucosides were much higher in the flowering female plants compared with the levels observed in those plants not in flower and in the flowering male plants. Ten calves either died or were euthanatized due to the toxicosis. Two calves fed the female flowering plant got sick and died, while 3 calves fed the flowering male plant did not develop the toxicosis. Clinical signs in the poisoned calves were anorexia, dehydration, ruminal atony, abdominal distension and pain, liquid diarrhea, dry muzzle, imbalance in the hindlimbs and sternal recumbency. Main pathological findings included necrosis of the gastrointestinal tube, particularly in the forestomachs and in the lymphoid tissues except for the thymus. The latter suggests an effect upon the B cells of the lymphoid tissue. The distribution of the lesions in the digestive and lymphoid systems was sistematically determined. It is concluded that the macrocyclic trichothecenes present in the plant account for the lesions observed in the toxicosis and that the female flowering plant is substantially more toxic than the flowering male plants or plants not in flower. This difference in toxicity is due to the difference in macrocyclic trichothecenes contents.

Treze terneiros receberam Baccharis coridifolia recém-colhida ou dessecada, em doses únicas que variaram entre 0,5 e 5g/kg. Um terneiro recebeu quatro administrações diárias de 0,5g/kg da planta dessecada. Dois terneiros não receberam a planta e serviram como controles. A planta foi colhida mensalmente de julho de 1991 a maio de 1992 e em março de 1993, e foi analisada para seu conteúdo em tricotecenos macrocíclicos. Quando em floração, as amostras dos espécimes macho e fêmea da planta foram analisadas e administradas aos terneiros separadamente. Os níveis de tricotecenos macrocíclicos e seus glicosídeos foram muito maiores nas plantas fêmeas em floração do que os níveis observados nas plantas não em floração e nas plantas machos em floração. Dez bovinos morreram espontaneamente ou foram sacrificados devido à toxicose. Dois terneiros que receberam a planta fêmea em floração, adoeceram e morreram, enquanto que três terneiros que receberam a planta macho em floração não adoeceram. Os sinais clínicos nos terneiros intoxicados foram anorexia, desidratação, atonia ruminal, tensão e dores abdominais, diarréia líquida, focinho seco, instabilidade dos membros posteriores e decúbito esternal. Os achados patológicos incluiram lesões necróticas no tubo gastrintestinal, particularmente nos pré-estômagos, e nos tecidos linfóides com exceção do timo. Esse último achado sugere um efeito sobre as células B do tecido linfóide. A distribuição das lesões nos sistemas digestivo e linfóide foi sistematicamente determinada. Conclui-se que os tricotecenos macrocíclicos presentes na planta são responsáveis pelas lesões observadas na toxicose e que a planta fêmea em floração é substâncialmente mais tóxica que a planta macho em floração ou das plantas que não estão em floração. Essa diferença em toxicidade é devida à diferença no conteúdo de tricotecenos macrocíclicos.

Mycotoxins and bioactive metabolites from Fusarium: prospect of their importance in Brazil / Micotoxinas e metabólitos bioativos de Fusarium: perspectiva de sua importância para o Brasil

Fusarium sp is a fungus widely spread present in nature, associated with human and animal intoxications as consequence of mycotoxins production. On the other hand, this fungal specie is also able to produce bioactive metabolites with good perspective in biotechnology application. This review discusses aboutzearalenone, trichothecenes, and the recently, characterized Fusarium toxins represented by moniliformin, fusarin and fumonisin; the importance of these toxins in animal mycotoxicoses, and the danger of human contamination as well as the Brazilian potential for the research to bioative products from Fusarim sp.

Fusarium sp, fungo amplamente distribuído na natureza, desempenha papel de destaque na intoxicação humana e animal devido a produção de micotoxinas. Por outro lado, linhagens deste fungo são também capazes de produzir metabólitos bioativos com boa perspectiva de aplicação em biotecnologia. Esta revisão discute sobre as toxinas zearalenona, tricotecenos e outras toxinas de Fusarium, recentemente caracterizadas denominadas de inoniliforrnina, fusarina eprincipalmente fumonisina; a importância destas toxinas na micotoxicose animal; o perigo de contaminação do homem com estas toxinas; assim como o potencial do Brasil na utilização de produtos bioativos obtidos de Fusarium sp.

Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers / Effect of adsorbents on diets with corn contaminated by mycotoxins on the productive performance and health of broilers

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM + ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.

A total of 1,296 broiler chicken were housed, distributed in a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 6 repetitions. The treatments consisted of a control diet formulated with corn considered adequate and without the addition of adsorbent, a diet formulated with corn naturally contaminated with mycotoxin (CCM) and four diets formulated with CCM and added with different commercial adsorbents. At the end of the first week and at 21 days of age of the birds, it was observed that the control diet resulted in greater (p < 0.05) live weight and weight gain in relation to the inclusion of CCM. The relative weight of the liver was lower for the control group compared to the groups receiving a diet with CCM and CCM + ads D. The relative weight of the proventriculus and cloacal bursa was lower for the control group compared to those who received a diet with CCM + ads B and CCM + ads C. There was no significant effect (p > 0.05) of the diets on the analysis of serum biochemistry and the occurrence of fatty and hydropic degeneration in the liver of broilers. The use of adsorbents can mitigate the harmful effects of mycotoxins, however, these products have specific binding capacity to the type of mycotoxin present in food.