MYCOBIOTA AND MYCOTOXINS OF EQUINE FEEDSTUFFS INTHE CENTRAL REGION OF ARGENTINA

MARÍA LAURA GONZÁLEZ PEREYRA; KELLY MOURA KELLER; LUIZ ANTONIO MOURA KELLER; LILIA RENÉE CAVAGLIERI; BEATRIZ DIAS QUEIROZ; JORGE TISSERA; ANA DALCERO; CARINA MAGNOLI; CARLOS A R ROSA

REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA

SOC MEDICINA VETERINARIA ESTADO RIO DE JANEIRO

Año: 2009 vol. 31 p. 24 - 29

0100-2430

ABSTRACT. González Pereyra, M.L.; Keller, K.M.; Keller, L.A.M.; Cavaglieri, L.R.; Queiroz, B.D.; Tissera, J.; Dalcero, A.M.; Magnoli, C. & Rosa, C.A.R. Mycobiota and mycotoxins of equine feedstuffs in central region of Argentina. [Micobiota e micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus and mycotoxins of equine feedstuffs in central region of Argentina. [Micobiota e micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Queiroz, B.D.; Tissera, J.; Dalcero, A.M.; Magnoli, C. & Rosa, C.A.R. Mycobiota and mycotoxins of equine feedstuffs in central region of Argentina. [Micobiota e micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus and mycotoxins of equine feedstuffs in central region of Argentina. [Micobiota e micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus González Pereyra, M.L.; Keller, K.M.; Keller, L.A.M.; Cavaglieri, L.R.; Queiroz, B.D.; Tissera, J.; Dalcero, A.M.; Magnoli, C. & Rosa, C.A.R. Mycobiota and mycotoxins of equine feedstuffs in central region of Argentina. [Micobiota e micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined. Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus Aflatoxins (AFs), zearalenone (ZEA) and fumonisins (FBs) were detected. Aspergillus micotoxinas em alimnetos destinados a equinos na região central da Argentina.] Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária 31(1):24-29, 2009. Departamento de Microbiologia e Imunologia Veterinária, Instituto de Veterinária, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rodovia BR 465 Km 7, Seropédica, RJ 23890-000, Brasil. E-mail: shalako@ufrrj.br Agricultural commodities frequently used in equine feed formulation are commonly contaminated by moulds and more than one mycotoxin may exist simultaneously in a particular commodity or ingredient. Argentina is the first producer of polo horses worldwide and the sixth producer of race horses. No data on mycological quality of equine feeds have been reported in this country to date. The aims of this study were to study the mycobiota and mycotoxins of raw feedstuffs collected in the central region of Argentina. Total fungi, Aspergillus and Fusarium species occurrence were examined.