Effects of ammoniated aflatoxin contaminated corn in pregnant rabbits

This paper dealt with the effects of ammoniated aflatoxin-contaminated corn under atmospheric pressure [AP], on the biochemical and pathological changes of pregnant rabbits. Two groups of female pregnant rabbits were fed on control diet and ammoniated aflatoxin- contaminated diet throughout pregnancy [trial 1]. Another 2 groups were fed the same diets during the second half of pregnancy [trial 2]. Rabbits fed ammoniated ration in both trials 1 and 2 completed pregnancy accompanied by normal parturition and alive offspring. No mortalities were recorded among treated rabbits. Progesterone hormone was not significantly affected in treated rabbits, while levels of blood metabolites and enzymes showed mild variations. Postmortem examination of sacrificed rabbits revealed mild pathological changes