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Mycotoxin

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Mycotoxin Definition

Mycotoxins are toxic, secondary metabolites of low molecular weight produced by naturally occurring fungi. Mycotoxins are neither infectious nor contagious, but can occur on a herd-wide basis.

Mycotoxin Synonyms

Mycotoxin, Fungal Toxin

Terms in Mycotoxin category

Aflatoxin
Fumonisin B1



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