Zootechnical efficacy of B.I.O.Tox® Farm in T-2 challenged broiler
B.I.O.Tox® Farm: Efficacy trial in broiler chickens, Instituto SAMITEC, Brazil
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Introduction
T-2 toxin is one of the most critical mycotoxins for poultry. The major effect of T-2 toxin in poultry is an inflammatory reaction in the oral cavity that pro-gresses to necrosis and invasion of the normal mi-croflora. Other effects of exposure to dietary T-2 toxin at levels between 1 and 4 ppm and different exposure times include decreased feed intake and body weight gain [Diaz et al., 2005].
Under the current conditions in agricultural practice the presence of trichothecenes such as T-2 toxin cannot be completely avoided and can result in economic losses. One way to minimize the effects of T2 toxin on animal health, is to reduce its bioavailability by using mycotoxin binder, such as B.I.O.Tox® Farm, in the feed.
The aim of the present study was to investigate if B.I.O.Tox® Farm can improve the performance of broiler chickens during T-2 toxin exposure.
Material and methods
Zootechnical efficacy of B.I.O.Tox® Farm in T-2 challenged broiler
