Table 2.
Effect of fumonisin esterase on the concentration of fumonisin B1 and its metabolites (ng/g) in faeces of laying hens after seven and 14 days
| Parametera | Control group | Contaminated group (a) | Treated contaminated group (b) | p value a vs. b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After 7 days | ||||
| FB1 | 120 | 11,075 | 4,291 | 0.136 |
| pHFB1a | 7 | 2,043 | 560 | 0.050 |
| pHFB1b | 8 | 2,831 | 1,205 | 0.008 |
| HFB1 | 21 | 989 | 3,370 | 0.003 |
| After 14 days | ||||
| FB1 | 132 | 9,507 | 4,807 | 0.108 |
| pHFB1a | 7 | 1,275 | 609 | 0.029 |
| pHFB1b | 8 | 2,158 | 1,318 | 0.019 |
| HFB1 | 21 | 787 | 3,550 | < 0.001 |
a
FB1: fumonisin B1; pHFB1a, pHFB1b: partially hydrolysed fumonisin; HFB1: fully de‐esterified fumonisin.