Mycotoxins

Originally written February 1, 2006 | Last updated

Some mycotoxins and their effects.

Toxin or syndrome and (primary) fungal source: Possible animal effects

Aspergillus toxins (primarily)

Affatoxins (B1, B2, Gl, and G2; B1 is most important): liver damage; carcinogenic; reduced growth; hemorrhaging

Ochratoxins: Kidney and liver damage; abortion

Sterigmatoctin: Generally toxic; carcinogenic

Tremorgenic toxin: Tremors and convulsions

Penicillium toxins (primarily)

Patulin: Lung and brain hemorrhages; edema; kidney damage; possibly carcinogenic

Rubratoxin: Liver damage; hemorrhaging

Citrinin: Kidney damage

Fusarium toxins

Emetic factor, vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol, DON): Vomiting; feed refusal by swine, cats, and dogs

Feed refusal factor (may be same as above): Feed refusal by swine

Other trichothecenes such as T-2, MAS, DAS: Inflammation of gastrointestinal tract; possible hemorrhaging, edema, vomiting, infertility, and other symptoms

Zearalenone and zearalenol (estrogenlc syndrome): Increased estrogenic activity; Infertility

Directory of mycotoxin laboratories

The following laboratories can offer qualitative and quantitative analysis for mycotoxins that Include but are not limited to aflatoxins, DAS, fumonisin, ochratoxins, T-2, vomitoxin, and zearalenone.. Contact individual laboratories directly for information about prices and services, sample submission, and other details. s directly for information about prices and services, sample submission, and other details.
 

AgSource Soil and Forage Laboratory 106 North Cecil Street Bonduel, WI 5410 http://agsource.crinet.com/ (715) 758-2178 Animal Disease Laboratory Illinois Department of Agriculture 2100 South Lake Storey Road Galesburg, IL 61401 https://www.agr.state.il.us/laboratory-services/ (309) 344-2451 Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Inc. P.O.Box 669 Maugansvllle, MD 21767 www.foragelab.com (800) 282-7522 Dairy One Forage Lab Services 730 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 www.dairyone.com (607) 257-1272

Dairyland Laboratories 217 East Main Street Arcadia, WI 54612 www.dairylandlabs.net (608) 323-2123 Midwest Laboratories 13611 B Street Omaha, NE 68144 www.midwestlabs.com  (402) 334-7770 Rock River Laboratory, Inc. 710Commerce Drive P.O.Box 169 Watertown, WI 53094-0169 www.rockriverlab.com (920) 261-0446 Romer Labs, Inc. Attn: Analytical Services 1301 Stylemaster Lane Union, MO 63084-1156 www.romerlabs.com (636) 583-8600

North Dakota Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory North Dakota State University 174 Van ES Hall 1523 Centennial Boulevard Fargo, ND 58102 www.vdl.ndsu.edu (701) 231-8307 Veterinary Diagnostic labs Iowa State University 1600South 16th Street Ames, IA 50011 https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdl (515) 294-1950 Veterinary Medical Dlagnnstic Labnratory University of Missouri 1600 East Rollins Columbia, MO 65211 http://vmdl.missouri.edu/ (573) 882-6811