Mycotoxins in agricultural commodities: A Global Threat The term mycotoxin was coined in 1962 in the aftermath of an unusual veterinary crisis near London, England, during which approximately 100,000 turkey poults died. This mysterious turkey X disease was linked to a peanut (groundnut) meal contaminated with secondary metabolites from Aspergillus flavus (aflatoxins). These toxic

Role of Veterinarians for Animal Food Safety and Animal Welfare Introduction Now-a–days, veterinarians (vets) in the world are closely involved with food of animal origin. Sound Animal health is the prerequisite for safe animal protein. Hygienic milk, meat and egg as well as animal product and byproduct processing is the focal point for safe animal

Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry: A Global Threat Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest challenges facing global public health. Antibiotics in poultry production systems have resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria that can be transmitted to humans through food chain. In recent decades, antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria are considered as