Aflatoxin: Toxicity to Dairy Animals and Harmful Effect of milk to Human

A collection of naturally occurring toxins known as aflatoxins, or mycotoxins, are mostly produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. They have harmful effects on people, animals, and crops and can cause sickness as well as financial losses. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a hydroxylated metabolite of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) that can be discovered in milk or milk products from livestock who have consumed contaminated feed. AFM1 is about an order of magnitude less potent than AFB1 in terms of strength. Children mostly consume milk and milk products, which are good sources of several nutrients like proteins and calcium. The production of agricultural commodities is barely keeping up with the world's growing population, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, which estimates that at least 25% of the world's food crops are polluted by mycotoxins. As a result, it's important to be concerned about AFM1 in milk. On the other hand, milk is used to make newborn formula, yoghurt, cheese, and milk-based desserts like chocolate and pastries in addition to being drunk as liquid milk. As a result, it's critical to establish the presence of AFM1 in milk and dairy products in order to safeguard consumers of all ages from any potential risks. AFM1's high toxicity and cancer-causing qualities make its presence in milk a cause for concern. AFM1 is resistant to a variety of food processing techniques, including thermal inactivation, pasteurization, autoclaving, and others. As a result, it's crucial to prevent AFB1 contamination of diets in order to provide milk of the highest quality