Influence of Gamma-Irradiation on the Growth of Aspergillus spp. on Feeds for Ensuring Feed Safety

Aspergillus spp. is widely spread in the world on feeds and foods. They have been known to produce aflatoxins, which are mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans. The objective of this study was to determine the optimum gamma-irradiation dose for controling the growth of Aspergillus spp. to ensure safety of feeds. Four species fungal spore (10∨7 spore/mL) exposed to 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 kGy of gamma radiation were inhibited in their growth and AFBâ' productivity by greater-than or equal to 5 kGy. Meantime, the growth of fungal inoculated on feeds was inhibited at greater-than or equal to 3 kGy. However, AFBâ' presented in aqueous solution was not be inactivated completely by less-than or equal to 10 kGy irradiation. These results indicate that Aspergillus spp. on feeds could be controlled by 5 kGy gamma-irradiation but detoxification of AFBâ' demands a higher dose of gamma-irradiation (greater-than or equal to 10 kGy)