Browsing by Author "Rassa Pinto, Gabriela"
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Item Contaminación con Fumonisinas y Aflatoxinas en maíz para porcicultura: implicaciones en salud pública(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025-11-04) Rassa Pinto, GabrielaMycotoxins, specifically fumonisins and aflatoxins, have represented a significant problem for swine production and public health, as they are frequently found in corn and its derivatives. The purpose of this study was to critically analyze the most recent scientific literature related to the proliferation of mycotoxins in corn, their effects on swine health and productivity, the risks they pose to human consumers, and proposed mitigation strategies. To this end, a systematic review was conducted of twenty-five articles published between 2019 and 2025 in academic databases, which included both experimental and observational studies. The information obtained was organized into a matrix and subsequently classified into different thematic areas. The findings showed that the combination of high humidity and high temperatures, coupled with poor post-harvest handling, favors the proliferation of mycotoxins in grains. Furthermore, in pigs, prolonged exposure to these substances caused immunosuppression, hepatotoxicity, reproductive disorders, and a decrease in production indicators, even when the doses were subclinical. Regarding human health, bioaccumulation was identified in frequently consumed tissues, and potential carcinogenic and mutagenic effects were noted, although epidemiological evidence remains limited. Finally, mitigation measures highlighted included the use of resistant varieties, the use of adsorbents in the diet, the proper application of agricultural practices, and the development of rapid detection technologies, the effectiveness of which still needs validation under field conditions. Thus, mycotoxins constitute a multidimensional problem that affects animal productivity, food safety, and public health. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen applied research and consolidate integrated prevention and surveillance policies.