Tucídides - 9/08/2010

Dissemination, Pathology, Swine

In a recent survey by Veterinaria Digital, we asked the reasons why the information about influenza virus was published. 52% of respondents felt these reports were induced and an 18% said that measures taken by health authorities were...

Dra. Sara Borrell - 26/07/2010

Nutrition in aquaculture is critical, because feed represents around 40- 50 % of the production cost. To achieve a balanced feed trying to use quality raw material at the lowest possible cost is a target. A good balanced fish feed must contain the...

Dra. Liliana Revolledo - 22/07/2010

Pathology, Poultry Farming

Immunity in the digestive system of birds The immune system of the mucosa has evolved parallel to the systemic immune system. Consequently of this dichotomy, only the responses initiated in inductor places of the mucosa can become in an effective...

Dr. Jaime Borrell Valls - 1/07/2010

Pharmacology

Immune protection against animal diseases can be obtained actively by applying vaccines or passively by the use of serum. The application of vaccines needs the organic reaction which is conditioned by the characteristics of the vaccine, the...

Dr. Jaime Borrell Valls - 30/06/2010

Pathology, Poultry Farming

Since 1996, it has been discussing the use of the vaccine for Marek’s disease in 1 day old broilers. The genetic improvements, before 1996, have supposed a little nutritional disorder (deficiencies of Vitamin B) which was aggravated due to an...

Veterinaria Digital - 25/06/2010

Pathology, Ruminants

Bovine papillomatosis is a disease of viral origin, which needs factors such as epithelial alterations derived from inappropriate alimentation or exploitation of non adapted breeds in tropical climate. There are 3 measures to fight against this...