Examination of deer feed samples for the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol and zearalenon

Potential effects of mycotoxins on the health of roe deer were discussed on the basis of an examination of 20 deer feed samples for the mycotoxins deo xynivalenol and zearalenon. Feed rations containing a high percentage of ma ize showed significantly higher mycotoxin concentrations. The feeding of ra tions containing a high percentage of maize may result in an increased risk of acute and chronical rumen acidoses and mycotoxicoses with the possibili ty of mutual negative effects. An additional bacteriological examination of the feed samples for Salmonella produced negative results.