Ergot Alkaloids in Feed for Pekin Ducks: Toxic Effects, Metabolism and Carry Over into Edible Tissues

Ergot Alkaloids in Feed for Pekin Ducks: Toxic Effects, Metabolism and Carry Over into Edible Tissues

Hardened sclerotia (ergots) of Claviceps purpurea contaminate cereal grains and contain toxic ergot alkaloids (EA). Information on EA toxicity in ducks is scarce. Therefore, the aim of the growth experiment (Day 0–49, n = 54/group) was to titrate the lowest observed adverse effect level (LOAEL) for...

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Main Author: Sven Dänicke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
ergot alkaloids
carry over
Pekin duck
feed intake
clinical chemistry
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/7/6/2006

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