Aflatoxins are fungi metabolits produced by Strains of Aspergillus flavus var. parasiticus found ubiquarian in food substrates that are normally used for pigs. Swine afiatoxicosis is a time and dose dependem disease, characterized mainly due hepatotoxic effects of the toxins. The major problems in swine production are due to subclinical doses. The intoxication is manifested by a poor performance, low feed conversion and immunodepression.
Aflatoxin; swine; clinic