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Dr. Germán Bertsch - 23/09/2021

COLISTIN: Limitations and strategies to replace it as an antibiotic growth promoter (AGP)

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

Main liver challenges in African poultry: presence of hepatotoxic mycotoxins and use of antibiotic growth promoters

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. Martín Quero - 12/06/2020

Foodborne digestive mycosis and the influence of inappropriate use of antibiotics

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

Main causes of diarrhea in pigs

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

Prudent use of antibiotics in poultry production

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

Antibiotic-free egg production in poultry farming

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...


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