Data di Pubblicazione:
2010
Citazione:
Effects of fusariotoxins in the equine species / F. Caloni, C. Cortinovis. - In: THE VETERINARY JOURNAL. - ISSN 1090-0233. - 186:2(2010 Nov), pp. 157-161. [10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.08.020]
Abstract:
Fumonisins, trichothecenes and zearalenone are the most commonly occurring Fusarium mycotoxins in
cereal grains and animal feed. In this review, the toxicity of these mycotoxins in horses is considered with
particular reference to recent data on specific and proposed syndromes. Compared to other animal species,
very little information is available on the adverse effects of fusariotoxins in horses. Fumonisin B1
(FB1) is the causative agent of leukoencephalomalacia, which is typified by depression, aimless circling,
head pressing, paresis, ataxia, blindness and death. FB1 has also been shown to cause liver damage and
cardiovascular dysfunction. Exposure to deoxynivalenol in conjunction with other fusariotoxins seems
to be associated with reduction of feed intake and decrease in bodyweight, whilst the T-2 Fusarium mycotoxin
may typically induce oral lesions and zearalenone has been implicated in reproductive disorders.
Many questions remain on the synergic effects of fusariotoxins and on a possible relationship between
mycotoxins and equine colic.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
F. Caloni, C. Cortinovis
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