Mycotoxins in pets

When we include more cereals in dry pet food the risk of mycotoxicoses also increases. Most obviously affected are dogs and cats, but mainly because cases are identified. It is generally recognized by petfood manufacturers that mycotoxin contamination is a source of increased problems in their industry. The major mycotoxins with potential for contamination of pet foods are aflatoxins,vomitoxin, zearalenone, fumonisins, and ochratoxin A. Three genera of fungi, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Fu