Effects of Mycotoxins on Intestinal Health and Its Nutritional Regulation in Pigs
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi.Improper storage of food and feed can easily lead to mycotoxin contamination.Pigs may suffer from vomiting,diarrhea,reduced immunity and stun-ted growth after consuming feed contaminated with mycotoxins.As the main target organ of mycotoxins,the intestine is deeply endangered by them.This article summarizes the effects of mycotoxins on the digestion and absorption of nutrients and intestinal barrier function in pig intestines,and further reviews the alleviating effects of nutritional regulatory substances such as amino acids and plant extracts on mycotoxin toxicity,in order to provide reference for the prevention and control of mycotoxins.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(4):2118-2127]