Year 2025, Volume 10, Issue 1
| Year : | 2025 |
| Volume : | 10 |
| Issue : | 1 |
| Authors : | Elizabeta DIMITRIESKA STOJKOVIKJ, Gordana ILIEVSKA, Biljana STOJANOVSKA-DIMZOSKA, Dusica KOCEVA, Radmila CRCEVA NIKOLOVSKA, Aleksandra ANGELESKA, Sandra MOJSOVA, Ljupco ANGELOVSKI |
| Title : | MYCOTOXIN SURVEILLANCE IN DAIRY INDUSTRY: TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS FROM A FIVE-YEAR STUDY IN NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Abstract : | The increasing demand for livestock production worldwide has heightened the importance of ensuring the safety of animal feed, with mycotoxins emerging as a significant hazard. These toxic secondary metabolites, produced by fungi on agricultural commodities, pose risks to both animal and human health, as well as to animal productivity and veterinary costs. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a prominent mycotoxin, is anticipated to become a critical food safety issue, particularly in maize in Europe, where climate change may exacerbate its occurrence. This study aimed to summarize the prevalence of AFB1 and its metabolite AFM1 in dairy cow feed and milk in the Republic of North Macedonia from 2018 to 2022, evaluating the current situation and extrapolating AFB1 levels in milk from AFM1 findings. Samples were collected and analyzed using screening ELISA and confirmatory HPLC-FD methods. The results revealed persistent AFM1 and AFB1 contamination, with levels exceeding regulatory limits in some instances. Back-calculation was performed to estimate AFB1 levels in the feed from AFM1 values, highlighting discrepancies and the need for improved control measures. The study underscores the necessity for regular monitoring and control of aflatoxins in milk production stages and emphasizes the importance of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of mycotoxin contamination, particularly in light of climate change. These findings provide valuable insights into the ongoing mycotoxin contamination issue in dairy products, emphasizing the need for continuous surveillance and mitigation strategies to ensure food safety and protect public health. |
| Keywords : | Mycotoxin contamination, Aflatoxin B1(AFB1), Aflatoxin M1(AFM1), North Macedonia, Milk production. |
ISSN 2490-3434 (Printed)
ISSN 2490-3442 (Online)
ISSN 2490-3442 (Online)
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