Acute aflatoxicosis in feeder pigs, resulting from improper storage of corn

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1989 Nov 15;195(10):1380-1.

Abstract

Aflatoxicosis was diagnosed in 600 feeder pigs, of which 400 died, 150 were destroyed, and 50 were marketed. The pigs were exposed to 2,500 to 3,500 micrograms of aflatoxins/kg of feed. Drought-stressed damaged corn infected with Aspergillus flavus was stored under ambient conditions in a glass-lined silo, and this storage environment provided conditions that favored rapid fungal growth and mycotoxin production.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxins / biosynthesis
  • Aflatoxins / poisoning*
  • Animal Feed
  • Animals
  • Aspergillus flavus / growth & development
  • Aspergillus flavus / metabolism
  • Food Preservation*
  • Mycotoxicosis / etiology
  • Mycotoxicosis / pathology
  • Mycotoxicosis / veterinary*
  • Swine
  • Swine Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Swine Diseases / pathology
  • Zea mays / microbiology*

Substances

  • Aflatoxins