@conference{
author = "Milovanović, Aleksandar and Apić, Jelena and Barna, Tomislav and Živkov-Baloš, Milica and Prodanov Radulović, Jasna and Jakšić, Sandra and Maksimović, Nevena",
year = "2020",
abstract = "This paper describes escalation of sudden drop in semen quality in two boars' farm centers
affected by high mycotoxin level in forage (primarily by deoxynivalenol-DON). Barley and
wheat harvested in 2019 was generally indicated as most risky grains for animal health and
production and main source of DON. DON dominantly affected sperm total and progressive
motility (agglutination and astenospermia) as well as sperm chromatin structure, while acrosome
status and semen morphology were less sensitive to these changes. Bacterial control indicated
increase of bacterial presence. After forage replacement a period of 1-2 months is essential for
recovery of semen production, supported with prolonged vitamins and antibiotic treatment.
Routine control of forage for high producing animals is essential. Sperm production is
affected with DON level when is even below recommended standards for sows feed (cumulative
effect), and no clinical signs may appear. Commercial mycotoxin absorbers are not efficient for
such production.",
publisher = "Ecological Movement of the City of Novi Sad",
journal = "Proceedings of XXIV International Eco-Conference on Safe Food",
title = "Effect of mycotoxins on porcine semen quality in artificial insemination centers",
pages = "271-278",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_ristocar_710"
}