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Impact of Ochratoxin Contamination on the Growth and Development of Broiler Birds Amidst the Global Food Crisis

Ekpo P. B.Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaAbu G. I.Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaJob I. E.Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaEffiong N. M.Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaEkpo I. P.Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar, NigeriaAko E. E.Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria

Vol 8 No 9 (2024): Volume 8, Issue 9, September 2024 | Pages: 119-130

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 17-09-2024

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Abstract

Ochratoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium fungi, often contaminating staple grains such as corn, wheat, and barley. These toxins pose significant health risks through dietary exposure. This study aimed to assess the effects of ochratoxins on the growth and development of broiler chickens, especially in the context of the ongoing global food crisis. We evaluated key growth parameters, including body weight, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rate, using 30-day-old chicks separated into three (3) different groups including the control. The chicks were administered feeds contaminated with ochratoxins at concentrations of 0 ml, 0.6 ml, and 1.2 ml. Our analysis showed that as the concentration of ochratoxins increased, there was a notable decrease in weight gain and feed intake, accompanied by a deterioration in the feed conversion ratio and an increase in mortality rate. Specifically, significant variations (p

Keywords

Ochratoxins, concentration, growth, broiler birds, global food crisis, health impacts


Citation of this Article

Ekpo, P. B., Abu, G. I., Job, I. E., Effiong, N. M., Ekpo, I. P., *Ako, E. E. (2024). Impact of Ochratoxin Contamination on the Growth and Development of Broiler Birds Amidst the Global Food Crisis. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 8(9), 119-130. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.809015

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