Studium vlivu mykotoxinů na užitkovost a zdraví zvířat

This project is about mycotoxins, their effect on health and productivity of livestock, farm animals. Mycotoxins are the toxic secondary metabolites produced by wide scope of microscopic filamentous fungi. Those are first of all Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium genera. The first part project deals with the history, formation and occurrence of mycotoxins in various commodites. Then are described division of mycotoxins. Essential part of project is profile individual mycotoxins and their effect for pigs, cattle and poultry. Emphasis is also placed on preventative measures and the possibility of eliminating mycotoxins. There are legislation and limits in the end