Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1968
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Animal Science
Abstract
The term "aflatoxicosis" is applied to the toxicosis which is produced by "aflatoxin", a poisonous metabolite produced by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus. This toxin is a part of a series of toxins produced by fungi, which may be ingested by livestock, poultry and humans to produce toxigenic effects--the so-called mycotoxicoses. The occurrence of mycotoxicoses are frequent enough considering the prevalence of fungi and their proliferation in nature. They develop under favorable environmental conditions in foods and feeds of plant origin before and after harvest.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Poultry--Diseases
Mycology
Molds (Fungi)
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Gregoriades, John G., "Aflatoxicosis in Poultry" (1968). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3439.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/3439