Some investigations on aflatoxicosis in cultured common carp [Cyprinus carpio L]

ABSTRACT

The effect of crude aflatoxins on the common carp [Cyprinus carpio] was investigated. The results indicated that common carp exposed to aflatoxin doses intraperitoneally or orally showed non-specific clinical signs. The most common gross post mortem findings were detected in liver and spleen of exposed fish. Different hematological changes were also recorded in common carp in correlation with the aflatoxin doses. Aflatoxin residues, particularly AFB1, and AFG1, could be detected in flesh of exposed fish which could be regarded as human hazards