MICOTOXINAS EM RAÇÕES PARA FRANGOS: REVISÃO DA LITERATURA

Abstract

The objective was to review the literature on adsorbents in chicken feed. To this end, research was conducted in databases such as Google Scholar, SciELO, Pubvet, and through consultations of relevant articles, dissertations, and theses on the topic. The central theme of the review is the demonstration of the use of adsorbents as a means to reduce the effects of mycotoxin poisoning, which impair productive performance and cause economic losses. Several studies demonstrate that the use of adsorbents in broiler chicken feed, such as aluminosilicates, yeasts, zeolites, and glucans, act by adsorbing these toxins, preventing their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and promoting their elimination through excretion. In addition to reducing the adverse effects of mycotoxins, adsorbents contribute to improvements in weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion in chickens. Therefore, the use of adsorbents is essential to ensure the nutritional quality and productive performance of broiler chickens, as a significant portion of the raw materials used in feed is prone to contamination by mycotoxins, making it necessary to control these substances to ensure animal health and productivity.