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Negative effects of zearalenone on reproductive productivity in dairy cattle

Veysel Dogan0000-0002-1148-5416
Sevval Damla Dal(KASTAMONU ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-7066-4505
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In this article, we aimed to review the effects of ZEN on cows in negative energy balance.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Mycotoxins, which are produced by different fungi reproduced in feed materials worldwide, have adverse effects on animal and human health.
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Key Findings & Data:Zearalenone (ZEN) is a common mycotoxin, secreted from Fusarium spp. that may cause reproductive problems in animal species due to its non-steroidal estrogenic feature.
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⚙️Variables:Zearalenone · -zearalenol -zearalenol · negative energy balance

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Mycotoxins, which are produced by different fungi reproduced in feed materials worldwide, have adverse effects on animal and human health. Zearalenone (ZEN) is a common mycotoxin, secreted from Fusarium spp. that may cause reproductive problems in animal species due to its non-steroidal estrogenic feature. The sensitivity of livestock to ZEN differs based on the species and sexuality. Cows are considered less sensitive to ZEN, however, there is limited information about adverse effects caused by ZEN. In this article, we aimed to review the effects of ZEN on cows in negative energy balance.

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Dogan, V., Dal, S. D. (2022). Negative effects of zearalenone on reproductive productivity in dairy cattle. Veterinary Journal of Kastamonu University, Volume: 1 Issue: 1. https://ajindex.com/articles/1623871

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