| ZEN | zearalenone |
| α-ZEL | α-zearalenol |
| β-ZEL | β-zearalenol |
| CF | carryover factor |
| EDCs | endocrine disrupting chemicals |
| ERs | estrogen receptors |
| VBS | values below the sensitivity of the method |
| BW | body weight |
| DON | deoxynivalenol |
| SD | standard deviation |
| NOAEL | no observable adverse effect level |
| PPB | parts per billion |