PREVALENCE OF Aflatoxin B1 in finished commercial Broiler feed FROM west Central pakistan

Authors: N. Rashid, M. A. Bajwa, M. Rafeeq, M. A. Khan, Z. Ahmad, M. M. Tariq, A. Wadood, F. Abbas
Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS)
ISSN: 1018-7081 (Print), 2309-8694 (Online)
Volume: 22  Issue: 1  Pages: NA
Year: 2012
DOI: NA
URL: https://doi.org/NA
Publisher: Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum

Abstract:
<p>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 3&micro;g/kg. Analysis revealed that 91.66% samples were positive with a range 10 to 166&micro;g/kg and mean 47.64&plusmn;2.55&micro;g/kg. Highest level of AfB1 was found in the month of September ranged from 42 to 166&micro;g/kg with mean of 83.25&plusmn;16.11&micro;g/kg. Categorically 82.30% samples were above the permissible limit recommenced by United States Food and Drug Administration. A significant (P&lt;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.</p>

Keywords: aflatoxin, broiler, poultry feed, prevalence.