Jerson Andrés Cuéllar Sáenz - 10/12/2020

Feeding, Poultry Farming

The egg provides high-quality protein with good bioavailability, thus being a great source of nutrients for various stages of human life. A 60-gram egg provides 3.5 grams of total protein. Most of the protein is ovalbumin and is predominantly in the...

MV. Júlia Pié Orpí - 7/12/2020

Poultry Farming, Pronutrients

Coccidiosis is one of the most important diseases in the US because of its direct consequences, which include diarrhea, growth retardation and poor feed conversion, and because it makes animal more susceptible to suffer from other infections, such...

MV. Júlia Pié Orpí - 3/12/2020

Pronutrients, Swine

Pig diarrhea is common at the neonatal and post-weaning stages and is a frequent cause of mortality. These consequences add up to the treatment costs and the worsening of the productive performance. Diet changes, particularly weaning, and movement...

Jerson Andrés Cuéllar Sáenz - 25/11/2020

Ruminants

Mad cow disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), is a disease of high interest worldwide due to its economic and health impact on animal production. In this article we will explain everything about this disease: the causes, how...

MV. Júlia Pié Orpí - 23/11/2020

Microbiocide, Poultry Farming, Preservatives

The food industry is paying a lot of attention to avoid the presence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms in contaminated food, especially in animal products, which represent a threat for food safety.

Jerson Andrés Cuéllar Sáenz - 18/11/2020

Farm management, Poultry Farming

Ventilation is a key factor to consider in poultry production facilities. Maintaining adequate temperature and aeration of the houses is essential to ensure animal welfare and economic performance of the farm.