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Abstract The contamination of feed samples with mycotoxins of varying concentrations suggests possible health risks to the broiler industry. Various analytical methods were applied for the detection of mycotoxins (afla and ochra) in commercial poultry rations that showed variable levels of mycotoxins. The fluorometricetric assay was rapid and reliable, while HPLC was more useful the for detection of aflatoxin fragments. Broilers birds feed on higher mycotoxins ration showed depression, ruffled feathers, friable liver with extended bile duct, enlarged kidney with urates and asities in addition to very bad performance and blood, biochemical, immunological serum parameters and histopathological changes. While the addition of some feed additives (HASCS, yeast, probiotic and zinc) to the mycotoxin’s rations has a highly protective effect against these mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are very difficult to remove from contaminated commodities, so continuous monitoring is essential and efficient protective products strategies are needed to deal with such outbreaks. |