| Impact of Mycotoxin-Contaminated Feed on Camel Health: With a special look at MENA region |
| کد مقاله : 1066-CG2024 |
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مسعود احمدنژاد * گروه علوم درمانگاهی، دانشکده دامپزشکی، دانشگاه رازی، کرمانشاه، ایران |
| چکیده مقاله |
| Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Penicillium, pose a significant risk to livestock, including camels, through feed contamination. This study investigates the impact of mycotoxin-contaminated feed on camel health, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Various mycotoxins, including aflatoxins (AF), fumonisins (FUM), ochratoxin A (OTA), and zearalenone (ZEN), have been detected in camel feed, with significant contamination rates reported across different MENA countries. The study highlights the most common clinical symptoms of mycotoxicosis in camels, such as diarrhea, liver degeneration, and hemorrhage. Despite the limited reports of mycotoxicosis-related deaths in camels, the contamination remains a serious threat. Given the critical role of camels in food security, particularly in hot and arid regions, this contamination threatens not only animal health but also human health via contaminated camel products like milk and meat. Present study addresses the potential transmission of these toxins to humans through camel milk and meat. The findings emphasize the need for stricter monitoring of feed quality and improved agricultural practices in the MENA region to mitigate the adverse effects of mycotoxin contamination on camel health and productivity. |
| کلیدواژه ها |
| feed, camel, mycotoxin, contamination, productivity |
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