Dra Núria Martín Gairal - 30/06/2016

Antibiotics, Dissemination, Immunostimulants, Ruminants

Immunostimulants are substances capable of stimulating the immune system, increasing antibody production or increasing the activity of various immune cells. It is also presented as an alternative to the antibiotics, to reduce the presence of...

MV. Júlia Pié Orpí - 28/06/2016

Dissemination, Immunostimulants, Swine

Weaning in intensive production The urgent needs to meet the growing of humanity needs have become essential to increase food production. In recent years pork production, which occupies an important role in the structure of human nutrition has...

Dra. Alba Vidal - 23/06/2016

Dissemination, Immunostimulants

A dog’s immune system can be committed because of several factors with diverse backgrounds. Exposure to sudden temperature changes, an excess or lack of humidity in the atmosphere, pollution, internal and external parasites, stress or nutritional...

Edgar Sanchez Pujals - 21/06/2016

Immunostimulants, Pronutrients

Immunostimulants enhance disease resistance by increasing in both specific and non-specific defense mechanisms. Many immunostimulants are common dietary nutrients as polysaccharides, lipids or proteins supplied in concentrations higher than normal...

Dra Núria Martín Gairal - 16/06/2016

Antibiotics, Pharmacology, Ruminants

The use of antibiotic growth promoters has been continued until about 10 years ago to ensure consistent production. However, its use has declined because of global concern about increasing antibiotic resistance, which leads to a problem in the...

Lourdes de las Heras Alegret - 14/06/2016

Antibiotics, Antioxidants, Feeding, Poultry Farming

The gastrointestinal tract of a bird is a specialized tube that begins at the peak and ends in the sewer. Its primary function is the conversion and digestion of food. The intestine is divided into 5 regions: gut, proventriculus, gizzard, small...