Table 5.
Mean values, standard error (SE), and minimum and maximum concentrations of mycotoxin residues in milk samples (n = 70) from dairy cows in the Brazilian southeastern region.
| Mycotoxin | n (%) | Mean ± SE (µg/L) | Minimum (µg/L) | Maximum (µg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin M1 | 2 (3) | 0.118 ± 0.032 | 0.030 | 0.320 |
| Deoxynivalenol | 10 (14) | 0.562 ± 0.112 | 0.020 | 2.960 |
| Fumonisins (B1 + B2) | 10 (14) | 2.135 ± 0.296 | 0.460 | 8.240 |
| α-zearalenol | 8 (11) | 2.472 ± 0.436 | 0.290 | 7.890 |
| β-zearalenol | 8 (11) | 0.343 ± 0.062 | 0.004 | 1.160 |
n: number of positive samples.