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Abstract

Background: Mycotoxins, which are secondary metabolites produced by fungi, are prevalent in animal feed and pose a serious risk to the healthy growth of livestock and poultry. Methods: This review aims to conclude current knowledge on the detrimental effects of mycotoxins on animal health and to demonstrate the potential of plant extracts as a means to counteract mycotoxin toxicity in feed. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify studies on the impact of mycotoxins on livestock and poultry health, as well as research into the use of plant extracts as feed additives to mitigate mycotoxin effects. Studies were selected based on their relevance to the topic, and data were extracted regarding the mechanisms of action and the efficacy of plant extracts. Results: Excessive mycotoxins in feed can lead to reduced appetite, impaired digestion, and general health issues in animals, resulting in decreased food intake, slowed weight gain, and instances of acute poisoning. Plant extracts with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-mutagenic properties have shown the potential to improve production efficiency and reduce the toxic effects of mycotoxins. Conclusion: This comprehensive review not only consolidates the well-documented adverse effects of mycotoxins on animal health but also introduces a novel perspective by highlighting the potential of plant extracts as a promising and natural solution to counteract mycotoxin toxicity.

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Title
Mycotoxins in Feed: Hazards, Toxicology, and Plant Extract-Based Remedies
Author
Zhang Xiangnan 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Chen, Jiashun 2 ; Ma Xiaokang 2 ; Tang Xiongzhuo 2 ; Tan Bie 2   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Liao Peng 3   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Kang, Yao 3 ; Jiang, Qian 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Animal Nutritional Genome and Germplasm Innovation Research Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; [email protected] (X.Z.); [email protected] (J.C.); [email protected] (X.M.); [email protected] (X.T.); [email protected] (B.T.), Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; [email protected] 
 Animal Nutritional Genome and Germplasm Innovation Research Center, College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China; [email protected] (X.Z.); [email protected] (J.C.); [email protected] (X.M.); [email protected] (X.T.); [email protected] (B.T.), Yuelushan Laboratory, Changsha 410128, China 
 Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China; [email protected] 
First page
219
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
22181989
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3194624579
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.