N. Rashid, M. A. Bajwa, M. Rafeeq, M. A. Khan, Z. Ahmad, M. M. Tariq, A. Wadood, and F. Abbas
Center for Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, University of Balochistan, Quetta,. Pakistan
Aflatoxin contamination of poultry feed results in heavy economic loss and a potential risk for human being. Finished commercial broiler feed (n=96) samples collected from different broiler farms for the period June 2009 to May 2010 from south west Pakistan were analyzed for aflatoxin B1(AfB1) by using thin layer chromatography with a detection limit of 3µg/kg. Analysis revealed that 91.66% samples were positive with a range 10 to 166µg/kg and mean 47.64±2.55µg/kg. Highest level of AfB1 was found in the month of September ranged from 42 to 166µg/kg with mean of 83.25±16.11µg/kg. Categorically 82.30% samples were above the permissible limit recommenced by United States Food and Drug Administration. A significant (P<0.05) effect of season on aflatoxin production was noted. The prevalence of AfB1 may be attributed to poor harvesting technique, insect infestation, storage or environmental conditions.
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