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Dr. Germán Bertsch - 23/09/2021

Currently, the use of colistin as a growth promoter is already prohibited in several Latin American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Mexico; and it should not take long to reach the rest of the countries. In Central...

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Dr. Ekaitz Maguregui - 9/06/2021

In intensive poultry farming, there are several factors capable of affecting liver functionality, such as the presence of toxics and mycotoxins, different microorganisms, metabolic overload, etc. The liver is a multifunctional organ, essential for...

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Dr. MartĂ­n Quero - 12/06/2020

Certain risk factors exist that predispose to this type of digestive mycosis and aggravate the pathological processes. These include poor nutrition, vitamin D deficiency, lack of hygiene in facility management, stress, immunosuppressive diseases and...

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Dr. Germán Bertsch - 8/04/2020

Traditional prevention methods and natural solutions of the diarrhea in pigs. Among the most important problems due to their negative effect on productivity and profitability in pig production are gastrointestinal disorders, particularly diarrhea...

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Dr. Marco A. Hernández - 3/03/2020

The production of antibiotic-free chickens is a global trend: The use of growth-promoting antibiotics has been banned or regulated by some countries, and, many consumers are increasingly avoiding foods containing antibiotics. In view of this...

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Dr. Germán Bertsch - 7/01/2020

Laying hens farming is focused on producing high-quality and safe eggs and, in addition, maintain a healthy status of the animals. In order to achieve these objectives, the use of vaccines and antibiotics (whether as prophylactic, therapeutic or to...