Carry-Over of Aflatoxin B1 to Aflatoxin M1 in High Yielding Israeli Cows in Mid- and Late-Lactation
The potent hepatotoxin and carcinogen aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a common mycotoxin contaminant of grains used in animal feeds. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is the major metabolite of AFB1 in mammals, being partially excreted into milk, and is a possible human carcinogen. The maximum permitted concentration of A...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-01-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/1/173 |