Technonews VD - 11/04/2016

Aflatoxin is a mycotoxin of a great concern because of its negative effects on productivity and, even more importantly, because it threatens human health, as it is a carcinogenic compound. For these reasons, there is the need to avoid the transference of...

Technonews VD - 8/02/2016

A deficiency of either calcium or phosphorus in the diet of laying hens results in abnormal bone calcification and reduced eggshell quality.

Technonews VD - 4/02/2016

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a molecule used to induce hepatotoxicity in experimental trials. In acetaminophen overdoses toxicity is caused by hepatic glutathione depletion. Glutathione is a molecule necessary to eliminate acetaminophen. This leads to...

Technonews VD - 1/02/2016

Toxics presence in feed, drinking water and some drugs can be harmful for the liver, altering hepatocyte and kidney cells metabolism. These damages are manifested by alterations in the blood serum biochemical parameters like hepatic enzymes, kidney...

Technonews VD - 24/01/2016

The presence of aflatoxins in feed damages the liver of birds, which can affect productivity and have serious economic consequences. These lesions can be evaluated by the analysis of some biochemical blood parameters, which include alkaline phosphatase...

Technonews VD - 28/09/2015

Feeding fish in aquaculture production inevitably generates residues like nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter, which are released in the water, making it a worse environment for the fish. Nitrogen most difficult nutrient to eliminate by the majority...