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Magazine of veterinary information, medicine and zootechnics, specialized in the poultry, pig, ruminant and aquaculture sectors

Magazine of veterinary information, medicine and zootechnics, specialized in the poultry, pig, ruminant and aquaculture sectors

Articles of interest in veterinary medicine

Read the topics of interest about the breeding of farm animals around the world: the physiology of the laying hen, veterinary vaccines, and about antibiotics and chemotherapeutic combinations...

 

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Dra. Elvira Cano - 5/12/2017

Antibiotics, Pronutrients

Resistance to antibiotics

Plant extracts have been used since ancient times in human medicine and are very important in animal production due to its many biological effects that make them able to replace chemicals and improve farm productivity without generating...


Dr. David Díez Arias - 29/11/2017

Antibiotics, Dissemination, Pharmacology, Poultry Farming, Ruminants, Swine

Antibiotics in animal production, future perspectives and alternatives

The use of antibiotics in animal production is a controversial topic of discussion for a long time. Many discussions have been generated continuously regarding the use and prohibition of antibiotics in animal production, as well as the repercussions...


Dra. Elvira Cano - 21/11/2017

Immunostimulants, Ruminants

The importance of calves’ immune status in the feedlot

The entrance of the calves to the feedlot is a very important stage in the bait process, which will influence the final results. Colostrum antibodies provide passive immunity to the animal, which protects its first days of life. Calves should...


Dr. David Díez Arias - 14/11/2017

Dissemination, Pathology

Emerging and opportunistic pathogens

During the recent years, new diseases, or diseases associated with non-pathogenic microorganisms are appearing more frequently under normal conditions. These diseases are due to the so-called emerging pathogens and opportunistic pathogens.


Dr. Enzo Rodríguez - 8/11/2017

Enzymes, Feeding, Poultry Farming, Swine

Biotechnology: Improves food digestibility

One of the benefits of biotechnology for animal health is enzymes. What are the enzymes? They are proteins that act as accelerators of chemical reactions, synthesis and degradation of compounds. It has high specificity, so each type of enzyme joins...


Dr. Enzo Rodríguez - 9/10/2017

Aquaculture, Poultry Farming, Ruminants, Swine

Biotechnology: Protects animal health

To use a biotechnology means: used other living beings for the benefit of the human being. It has always been part of our evolution, and has many benefits. Today we will indicate one of them, the observation of animal diseases, let’s you know how...


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