Vomitoxin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029867",
  "term": "Vomitoxin",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Produced by members of genus Fusarium (especially F. graminearum) commonly found on wheat, barley, rye and oats reported most frequently in cool, temperate regions (northern U.S. and Canada) member of the trichothecene family of mycotoxins inhibitor of protein synthesis, affecting GI tract and immune system swine most susceptible -- causing vomiting and feed refusal.",
  "references": [
    "FDA Animal & Veterinary Mycotoxins in Feeds: CVM’s Perspective at http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/Products/AnimalFoodFeeds/Contaminants/ucm050974.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/vomitoxin/"
}