The effects of mycotoxins OTA, ZEA and DON on the health and residue values of pigs

The effect of the administration of the mycotoxins OTA, ZEA and DON either alone or in combination on the health and residue levels of pigs, 50-60 kg live weight, over 90 days was investigated in four separate studies. Becaus e of the rapid metabolism, the administration of 1000 mug DON and 250 mug Z EA per kg feed, either alone or in combination with other mycotoxins, did n or lead to detectable residues in tissues and organs, These mycotoxins do n ot therefore represent a risk to the consumer: There was an effect of the s imultaneous administration of ZEA and DON on the metabolism and secretion o f OTA, OTA is relevant to residue toxicology.