Effects of low to moderate levels of deoxynivalenol on feed and water intake, weight gain, and slaughtering traits of broiler chickens

In conclusion, the study suggests that DMI and BW were negatively affected under the experimental conditions at DON levels lower than the current guidance value in the European Union of 5 mg/kg feed. The study also indicates that broilers fed on low to moderate level DON-contaminated d iets showed increased WI/DMI ratio which might have negative influence on wet litter syndrome.
Source: Mycotoxin Research - Category: Toxicology Source Type: research