Presence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in samarella (tsamarella), a traditional dried-cured meat of Cyprus

Ulusoy, Beyza; Hecer, Canan; Sayıner, Serkan; Yıldırım, Fatma Kaya

doi:10.1007/s13197-022-05374-8

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“…An enzyme immunoassay kit was used, which cross-reacts between the different AFs that appear in the feed. Therefore, reference should be made to the total AFs ( 32 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…An average AF prevalence of 83% in feeds around Addis Ababa by Gizachew et al (30) was used. The sample size was determined using the method described by Fisher et al (31), as detailed below. N = z 2 pqD/d2 Where: N = Sample size to be calculated, Z = 1.96 at 90% standard error, P = probability of occurrence 0.83, q = 1-p, D = design effect equals 1 (around Addis Ababa City), d2 = desired confidence of 0.1, N = 1.962 × 0.83 × 0.17 × 1/0.12.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The knowledge and practices of dairy farmers related to animal feed handling, aflatoxin animal feed contamination, and animal feed storage were assessed using a pretested structured questionnaire. Their knowledge was assessed using 14 pretested structured questionnaires, whereas the practices pretested structured questionnaire consisted of 9 of 100 samples adapted from previous studies (31). After the pretest, the knowledge and practices questionnaires were narrowed down to 9 and 6 pretested structured questionnaires, respectively.…”

Section: Survey On Knowledge and Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

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Aflatoxin contamination of animal feeds and its predictors among dairy farms in Northwest Ethiopia: One Health approach implications

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BackgroundIn dairy farming, animal feed is the first line of food safety. Animal feed can become contaminated and spoiled on farms or in storage facilities due to the diverse microorganisms that are naturally present around or on various animal feeds. This study aims to assess the level of aflatoxin and predictors in animal feeds among dairy farms in the South Gondar Zone of Ethiopia.MethodsA total of 100 samples of each animal feed ingredient (atella, hay, commercial concentrates, and cut and carry pasture) were obtained. A total of 400 animal feed ingredient samples were tested separately among 100 randomly chosen dairy farmers for aflatoxin analysis. Simultaneously, swabs from cow udders and water samples were also collected. Using a structured and pretested questionnaire, the knowledge and practices of animal feed administrators responsible for managing animal feed were also evaluated. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models were used to identify determinants.ResultsFrom the total animal feed analyzed, 96% was positive for aflatoxins. Feed storage facilities, feed storage duration, education of animal feed administrators, mixed concentrates, and previous training were found to be associated with aflatoxin contamination levels in animal feeds.ConclusionsThe levels of aflatoxin contamination in animal feeds were found to be higher than the recommended limit; these findings suggest the spread of aflatoxin contamination between humans and animals. Furthermore, the occurrence of aflatoxins in the environment results from milk becoming contaminated with aflatoxins. A One Health strategy should therefore receive special consideration to tackle such problems and safeguard consumer safety.

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“…An enzyme immunoassay kit was used, which cross-reacts between the different AFs that appear in the feed. Therefore, reference should be made to the total AFs ( 32 ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sample Size Determinationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Survey On Knowledge and Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

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