[Isolation and identification of aflatoxin - producing Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus by PCR method from cattle feed in Shahr Ghods - Shahriar districts]

ABSTRACT

Background: Some of Aspergillus species are potential generators of aflatoxin that is a mycotoxin with carcinogenic and teratogenic effects. Animal feed contaminated with Aspergillus species produce aflatoxin, and transfer it to milk and dairy products that cause animal and human health problems. The aim of this study was to isolate any potential aflatoxinogen of animal feeds from farms area in the Shahr Ghods - Shahriar districts