Table 1.
Occurrence of aflatoxin B1 in feedstuffs, expressed in μg/kg.
| Mycotoxins | Ingredients | Positive a(n) % | Range | Average b | Exceed Legal Limitc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFB1 | Fresh grass (n = 8) | (7) 87 | 2.7-8.1 | 5 ± 2.3 | 0% (MERCOSUR) 19% (EU) |
| Concentrate (n = 12) | (8) 67 | 1.9-5.7 | 3.2 ± 1.3 | ||
| TMR (n = 12) | (11) 92 | 1.9-5.3 | 3.4 ± 1.04 | ||
| TOTAL = (26) 81 - 3.8 ± 1.7 | |||||
References: AFB1 = aflatoxin B1. TMR = Total Mixed Ration.
a
Samples > Limit of Detection (LOD).
b
Mean of positive samples ± standard deviation.
c
Maximum levels are 20 μg/kg for MERCOSUR and 5 μg/kg for EU.