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Definition, etymology and general principles Mycotoxins were discovered more than 5,000 years ago in China, and in 1962 their effects became known for the first

Ao longo dos anos, tem-se observado uma crescente atenção e cuidado com a saúde e o bem-estar dos animais de companhia devido à relação entre

Safety of raw materials and feeds for different animal species represents one of the biggest challenges in the animal production sector in recent decades. Among

Introduction Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by different strains of filamentous fungi (molds), such as Aspergillus, Fusarium and Penicillium (EFSA, 2020). However, it is

Introduction        One of the fundamental aspects of mycotoxin exposure is their toxicokinetics. This term refers to the relationship between the concentration of a substance

Introduction        Toxicokinetics refers to the study of the processes by which potentially toxic substances are handled in the body (EFSA). This involves an understanding