Articles of Biovet S.A.
Biovet S.A. - 25/04/2023
Food Allergy in DogFood allergy (FA) is defined as “all immune-mediated reactions following food intake”, in contrast with food intolerance (FI), which is non-immune-mediated.
Biovet S.A. - 30/03/2023
Shrimp Immune SystemShrimp, like the rest of the crustaceans and unlike vertebrates, do not have immune organs, nor do they have acquired immunity, nor immunological memory...
Biovet S.A. - 24/03/2023
Pig genetics: features and economic importanceThanks to swine genetics, farming pigs are crossbred animals, commercial hybrids, whose parental breeds depend on what the market demands. Genetic selection has been carried out according to these premises and also considering the minimization of...
Biovet S.A. - 8/03/2023
Preservatives for Fish Destined for the Production of Fishmeal and Fishmeal PreservativesNearly one-third of the caught fish is not used for direct human consumption but processed into fishmeal or fish oil for animal feed.
Biovet S.A. - 3/03/2023
Parasitic Protozoa in PigsParasitic protozoa can cause disease in the host. They have the ability to evade innate immune defenses and avoid attack by the host's immune system mechanisms...
Biovet S.A. - 22/02/2023
Aquaculture production in SudanCurrently, most of the fish consumed in Sudan comes from traditional and extensive fishing along the Nile River.
Biovet S.A. - 9/02/2023
Coccidiosis in rabbits. Natural prevention by intestinal optimizer pronutrientsThe prevalence of coccidiosis in rabbits is very high worldwide, reaching more than 70% of farms in certain regions of Asia.
Biovet S.A. - 1/02/2023
Role of linoleic acid in pet and poultry feedsLinoleic acid can be added in pet and poultry feed formulations. It is a precursor of fatty acids called omega-6...
Biovet S.A. - 25/01/2023
Shrimp farming in MexicoMexican shrimp farming is an activity with high growth potential that has seen a sustained increase in terms of productivity in recent years. It is an important food production sector that must be protected as it is necessary to cover the protein...
Biovet S.A. - 16/01/2023
Wine and Olive Oil industry by-products for Animal FeedThey may be of no value to the human food industry, but due to their characteristics and/or nutrient content, they are of great value in animal feed.
Biovet S.A. - 11/01/2023
South Korean Pet Food Market: OverviewOne out of every four South Korean households owns at least one pet. According to Korea Pet Food Association, the dog and cat populations in 2016 were of 4.2 million and 1.6 million, respectively, and raised up to 6 million and 2.6 million in 2020.
Biovet S.A. - 30/12/2022
Egg production in TunisiaIntensive poultry production in Tunisia did not begin until the 60's, specifically until 1967, when the state built the first breeding and laying farms. Until then, the demand for eggs was met by traditional poultry farming.
Biovet S.A. - 28/12/2022
Mastitis-metritis-agalactia syndrome (MMA) in SowsIt is the most serious form of expression of the so-called postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PPDS), it is a complex syndrome that occurs in sows shortly after farrowing (from 12h to 3 days). It is characterized by inflammation of the udder (mastitis)...
Biovet S.A. - 27/12/2022
Economy and poultry production in the Little AntillesThe Lesser Antilles is an archipelago found in the Caribbean Sea; it is made up of the smaller Antilles and forms an island arc located southeast of the Greater Antilles...
Biovet S.A. - 22/12/2022
Coccidiosis in Southeast AsiaAvian coccidiosis in Southeast Asia - Poultry production in Southeast Asia has undergone a large and positive change in recent years. The region has been able to double broiler meat production in a decade and it is expected to continue to rise as...
Biovet S.A. - 20/12/2022
Migrations of fish that are bred in captivitySome of the fish that are bred in captivity, in the wild, are migratory such as salmon, tuna, gilt-head bream, tilapia or pangasius.
Biovet S.A. - 14/12/2022
Cellular and organic toxicity of formaldehyde as a feed preservativeFormaldehyde is a highly volatile and flammable chemical compound that is used in animal feed for microbiological control, both in the preservation of feed (compound feed and/or feed ingredient) and for the control of pathologies in animals and the...
Biovet S.A. - 9/12/2022
Poultry production in EthiopiaCurrent poultry production in Ethiopia is estimated at 57 million birds, of these the 34.26% correspond to laying hens and 32.86% to broilers, which produce around 77,000 tons of meat annually. There are two important characteristics to highlight in...
Biovet S.A. - 8/12/2022
Yolk infections in ducks (1)Infection of the yolk may be accompanied by omphalitis, and may originate prior to incubation, during incubation or after the birth of animals.
Biovet S.A. - 16/11/2022
Chinese dairy industryChina is the world’s second-largest dairy market, after the US, and the first one as importer of dairy products. Milk production...
Biovet S.A. - 14/11/2022
Digestive enzymes functions in shrimp farmsThe feed takes up to 40% of the cost of shrimp production. Therefore, soybeans and cereals are use in the feed formulation. To incorporate the proteins and other nutrients from the feed, shrimps need enzymes. All these actions permit to reduce feed...
Biovet S.A. - 3/11/2022
Prevention plan for swine coccidiosisSwine coccidiosis is more prevalent during the lactation stage, due to the number of stressors for the piglet that are present during this stage and that reduce its immune response.
Biovet S.A. - 1/11/2022
Japanese pet food marketThe Japanese pet food market volume of yearly sales is of around 593,000 metric tons. Among global pet food market, Japan was ranked the sixth-largest market and it is considered a mature market.
Biovet S.A. - 25/10/2022
Aquaculture production in the PhilippinesThe Philippines is inside the list of the top 15 aquaculture-producing countries worldwide and within the top 5 in Southeast Asia. It is the fourth largest producer of seaweed in the world. Its role in world aquaculture is of great relevance,...
Biovet S.A. - 24/10/2022
Outlook of the poultry industry in Southeast AsiaThe outlook for poultry farming in Southeast Asia for this fourth quarter of 2022 and early 2023 may be optimistic, with raw material costs being the biggest challenge. Although prices have risen, they seem to be more stable now.
Biovet S.A. - 19/10/2022
Aquaculture production in TurkeyThe Turkish aquaculture industry has undergone enormous development in recent years, which has led it to become the ninth largest producer in the world.
Biovet S.A. - 5/10/2022
Use of enzymes in soy and cereals feed in shrimp farmingShrimp feed is based on fishmeal, but with the constant growth of the human population and the high costs of commodities, fish-based feeds are being replaced...
Biovet S.A. - 27/09/2022
Wheat production in ChileThe use of cereals for animal nutrition dates back centuries, these are main sources of energy and nutrients, particularly wheat is one of the three most produced cereals in the world.
Biovet S.A. - 26/09/2022
Microbiological quality evaluation of raw materials and animal feedThe microbiological quality of raw materials and animal feed is determined by the presence and quantity of microorganisms. These microorganisms can be to plants and animals, saprophytic, which do not cause lesions, or pathogenic, which do cause...
Biovet S.A. - 19/09/2022
New protein sources for animal feedOne of the biggest challenges facing animal production in recent years is the availability of protein sources for diet formulation. Protein is one of the most expensive nutrients in the feed formula and it should be borne in mind that the raw...
Biovet S.A. - 16/09/2022
Poultry production in GhanaPoultry production in Ghana has a great value on the country's economy, accounting for 14% of the country's total gross domestic product. In Ghana, as in other West African countries, chicken continues to be the main source of protein preferred by...
Biovet S.A. - 5/09/2022
Feeding, Nutritionals, Poultry Farming
Importance of proper hydration of chicks during the first hours of breedingNewborn chicks are 80% water and after the first 18 hours of life, they begin to lose approximately 0.20% of their body weight per hour until they begin to rehydrate...
Biovet S.A. - 29/08/2022
Water quality in southeast asia farmingWater intake and quality is key and complementary to the feed intake to succeed on the production cycle...
Biovet S.A. - 23/08/2022
Local alternative sources of energy and protein for animal feeds in Southeast AsiaThe recent increase in grain prices worldwide, as well as shortages, has forced feed producers to search for alternative energy and protein sources...
Biovet S.A. - 9/08/2022
The dairy sector of MyanmarThe Myanmar dairy sector is in the early developmental stage due to limitations of knowledge, skills, infrastructures, food safety, genetics, funding, and data recording systems.
Biovet S.A. - 5/08/2022
Flushing technique in pigsOver the years, different feeding strategies have been developed to improve the reproductive indices of sows, among which the Flushing technique should be highlighted. This feeding strategy consists on overfeeding sows for one or two weeks prior to...
Biovet S.A. - 27/07/2022
Prevalence of coccidiosis in broilers in TurkeyCoccidiosis continues to be one of the main problems faced by Turkish poultry producers year after year, it is a parasitic disease caused by different species of protozoa of the genus Eimeria spp.
Biovet S.A. - 15/07/2022
Coccidiosis in Malaysia and the PhilippinesCoccidiosis is the most common intestinal parasitosis of commercial poultry worldwide. Coccidia multiplication in the gut mucosa hinders feed digestion and nutrient absorption and, in turn, impairs the feed conversion efficacy and growth rate.
Biovet S.A. - 11/07/2022
Denmark: the country with more pigs than habitantsDenmark has undergone a great evolution in the last 30 years, in terms of pig production and has become the European and even world reference, in terms of production efficiency.
Biovet S.A. - 6/07/2022
Native pig breeds of ChinaThe remaining native breeds present in China can fall into various groups, being the TaiHu pigs a famous one worldwide for its fertility features, and the Jinghua pig because of its meat quality and ham production.
Biovet S.A. - 30/06/2022
Poultry production in PakistanCommercial poultry production began in Pakistan in 1962, and 1.94 million tons of chicken are currently produced, in the more than 15,000 farms established throughout the country. Such farms vary in size, from 5,000 to 500,000 broilers.
Biovet S.A. - 29/06/2022
Tilapia production in NigeriaNigeria, the most populous country in Africa with more than 215 million inhabitants, is at the same time the largest fish consumer in Africa, with a consumption of 3.2 million tons of fish annually. Fish accounts for 40% of the consumed protein in...
Biovet S.A. - 27/06/2022
Australian pig industry: Market reportThe Australian pig and sow herd had a continuous growth until the start of the 2000s, where the high feed costs and restructuration of the sector lead to record shrinks. In the recent years, the herd has stabilized around 2.4 million pigs, 265000...
Biovet S.A. - 8/06/2022
Dairy industry in AustraliaAustralian dairying is a $3 billion industry, and it is one of the most important agricultural industries in Australia, together with beef and wheat. Its role on rural employment, as well as on food supply, makes it key for the country.
Biovet S.A. - 1/06/2022
Poultry production in the Caribbean islandsThe main poultry producer in the Caribbean islands is the Dominican Republic, which registered a record production in the second half of 2021 of 18 million chicken. According to the Dominican poultry association, they expect to increase their...
Biovet S.A. - 30/05/2022
Major duck diseases in ChinaDucks are relatively resistant to diseases, although there are certain challenges that this industry can face. The main challenges in duck production are of infectious or toxic origin...
Biovet S.A. - 25/05/2022
Review of the meat and egg production in ChinaThe poultry sector in China has undergone a huge growth in the last decades, achieved thanks to the increase of bird numbers and the productivity and linked to the intensification and technification of the process of production of the sector. The...
Biovet S.A. - 18/05/2022
Available alternatives to zinc oxide in EuropeZinc oxide has been widely used for the prevention of post-weaning diarrhea in Europe. Post-weaning diarrhea is one of the most common pathologies in pig farms, associated with an immune weakening of piglets after weaning, which favors bacterial...
Biovet S.A. - 9/05/2022
Laying poultry farming in SwedenEgg production in Sweden has increased by 42% since 2009, from 104,000 tonnes to the current 148,000 tonnes, although this growth has slowed in recent years...
Biovet S.A. - 27/04/2022
Main crops of Argentina and their participation in the international marketThe most important crops in Argentina are soybean, corn, and wheat; Argentina is the world's third largest producer of soybean, fifth of corn and tenth of wheat. Regarding exportations, it is positioned first for soybean oil and flour. Thanks to its...
Biovet S.A. - 11/04/2022
Overview of the Japanese egg industryJapan has a very particular egg industry. In contrast to other surrounding countries, where the increase in the egg consumption is linked to favorable demographics, Japan has a mature market and, at same time, has increased its consumption in volume...
Biovet S.A. - 2/02/2022
Mycotoxin risk in milk and dairy productsThere is the risk to carry-over mycotoxins to animal products, like meat, eggs and milk, intended for human consumption...
Biovet S.A. - 23/12/2021
Microbiocide, Poultry Farming, Preservatives, Pronutrients
Natural strategies to improve the intestinal welfare of birds and its relationship with dirty eggsThanks to the genetic selection of the laying hens, progresses is made towards increasing efficiency and productivity. In this context, producers must commit to maintaining intestinal welfare, which will be a critical component to maximize the...
Biovet S.A. - 1/12/2021
Feeding, Mycotoxins, Preservatives
Grain production in China: heavy rains arise quality concernsHeavy rains occurred during summer and autumn in China compromise the nutritional and microbiological quality of the grain. In this situation, the high moisture content of the grain creates the ideal environment for fungal growth and mycotoxin...
Biovet S.A. - 9/11/2021
Poultry: liver challenges derived from the dietHigh production performance makes animals prone to suffer from hepatic stress, making the organ more susceptible to different challenges, such as mycotoxins, free radicals, infectious agents, and diets with an inadequate protein-energy ratio that...
Biovet S.A. - 26/10/2021
Physiology of bone and calcium in laying hensLaying hens have a unique calcium and bone metabolism, adapted for egg production and eggshell formation.
Biovet S.A. - 23/09/2021
Antibiotics, Immunostimulants, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients, Swine
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...
Biovet S.A. - 13/08/2021
Mycotoxins in petsToday the most widespread way of feeding pets is with commercially prepared feed, since it represents an easy and inexpensive way to meet the nutrient needs of dogs and cats at various stages of their life, both in healthy and pathological...
Biovet S.A. - 22/07/2021
Ventilation in pig farmsProducing pork meat more efficiently requires a precise control of all the factors that can affect production performance. Ventilation in pig farms is one of these factors, since a proper ventilation system will have a positive impact on animal...
Biovet S.A. - 17/06/2021
Preservatives, Pronutrients, Swine
From farm to table: healthy pork and more sustainable production.Society is increasingly aware of the importance of food as a key factor in our health. In addition to a greater tendency to use balanced diets, consumers also want higher quality food, free of chemical residues.
Biovet S.A. - 9/06/2021
Main liver challenges in African poultry: presence of hepatotoxic mycotoxins and use of antibiotic growth promotersIn 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...
Biovet S.A. - 26/05/2021
Poultry Farming, Pronutrients, Swine
Organic animal production in the European Union (EU)Organic animal production seeks to improve the level of animal welfare, respecting its specific behavioral habits while maintaining adequate parameters that support it.
Biovet S.A. - 25/05/2021
Intestinal welfare, key in the pigmentation of broilersChicken skin pigmentation is of great importance in countries such as Mexico, China, the Philippines, Peru and some regions of Spain. Consumers in Mexico are among the most demanding when it comes to chicken skin coloration, since they associate...
Biovet S.A. - 25/05/2021
Prevention of Deoxynivalenol (DON) and liver damageMycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that cause enteritis and other toxic effects in animals once absorbed. The pathology caused by the ingestion of mycotoxins present in feed is named mycotoxicosis.
Biovet S.A. - 3/05/2021
Main parasitic diseases in turkey production in the European UnionTurkeys are the second poultry species produced in the European Union (EU), 14% of total poultry production, according to the most recent data. The past year turkey production grew by 1% and this trend is expected to continue during 2021.
Biovet S.A. - 27/04/2021
Poultry Farming, Pronutrients, Swine
Natural solution to increased antibiotic resistance in Africa and the Middle EastThe emergence of antibiotic resistance is an increasingly important problem in Africa and the Middle East, due to the use of growth-promoting antibiotics in animal feed. Intestinal conditioner pronutrients are a natural alternative to ensure...
Biovet S.A. - 20/04/2021
Poultry Farming, Preservatives
Salmonella prevalence in south east asia and China strategies to reduce bacterial loadSalmonella is one of the most common foodborne pathogenic bacteria. It causes salmonellosis in humans and animals, a major public health burden that has a significant cost worldwide. Poultry is one of the main sources of Salmonella which can infect...
Biovet S.A. - 22/03/2021
Mycotoxins, Poultry Farming, Swine
Effects of mycotoxins on animal production in Russia and Eastern EuropeStudies conducted during the last part of 2020, as well as predictions for the first quarter of 2021, show an increase in the prevalence of trichothecenes (T2) in feed, placing itself as the most prevalent mycotoxin 42% in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Biovet S.A. - 4/03/2021
IMPROVEMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF PIG PRODUCTION IN ASIAMeat demand in Asia is expected to increase because of population and economic growth. As the demand of animal product increases, pork will remain as one of the main protein sources in Asia, and pig will continue to be one of the major farm animals...
Biovet S.A. - 23/02/2021
Use of pronutrients to improve egg hatchability in rainbow troutRainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)is one of the most produced freshwater species in the world. Production during 2018 was 850,000 tons globally, with Iran being the first producing country, followed by Turkey and Chile. Trout reach sexual...
Biovet S.A. - 3/02/2021
Natural solutions for the reduction of Clostridium in pigsClostridial diseases are caused by microorganisms of the genus Clostridium, which includes numerous species of bacteria. These have the form of bacilli, are anaerobic, capable of forming spores, which allows them to persist in the environment for...
Biovet S.A. - 26/01/2021
Deodorizer, Poultry Farming, Swine
Keys to reduce ammonia levels in the farm and improve animal welfare and performancePreventive measures to reduce ammonia levels in the farms include the management of the diet and the digestive system, the management of the cleaning and disinfection of the farm and the control of the temperature and ventilation of the facility.
Biovet S.A. - 13/01/2021
African Catfish: problems related to feedingThe African catfish or Clarias gariepinus is one of the main aquaculture species produced, due to its a highly resistant and productive specie. As in other aquaculture species, feed digestibility problems are common in catfish, especially during the...
Biovet S.A. - 12/01/2021
Effect of Deoxynivalenol (DON) on pigs | influence of environmental conditions in EuropeThe deoxynivalenol (DON), is one of the most important mycotoxins in pigs, due to the high sensitivity of this species and the high prevalence of this mycotoxin in the European continent, where it causes a marked reduction in feed...
Biovet S.A. - 31/12/2020
Use of natural products in intestinal welfare in pigletsIntestinal welfare is a key aspect for the proper development and productivity of animals. The gut is responsible for the absorption of nutrients present in the feed, so any alteration of its functioning has a negative impact on the use of feed and...
Biovet S.A. - 16/11/2020
Immunostimulants, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Main immunosuppressive pathogens and the use of immunostimulants in poultryThe main immunosuppressive pathogens with interest in poultry have viral etiology, and the Gumboro disease virus (IBDV), the infectious bursitis virus, the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) are the most...
Biovet S.A. - 11/11/2020
Enzymes, Microbiocide, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Gut welfare in poultry – A holistic approach is the keyEconomic success of a poultry farm is directly linked on gut comfort. Maintaining a proper gut welfare in poultry is basic to achieve the desired production efficiency of the flock. In addition, gut welfare in poultry may also have an impact on food...
Biovet S.A. - 3/11/2020
Enzymes, Feeding, Mycotoxins, Preservatives
Formulation and variability of raw materials in feedAnimal feed is formulated using the formulation system with the objective of achieving the lowest cost, combining the necessary quantities of the available ingredients (raw materials) to meet the nutritional requirements of the target animal. The...
Biovet S.A. - 29/10/2020
Feeding, Mycotoxins, Poultry Farming, Swine
Prevalence and prevention of mycotoxinsMycotoxin production is influenced by the type of substrates and environmental conditions, like moisture and temperature. Mycotoxin contamination is an ubiquitous problem that can occur throughout the food chain, depending on the conditions of the...
Biovet S.A. - 28/09/2020
Dissemination, Enzymes, Microbiocide, Preservatives, Pronutrients, Swine
Stability of the gut microbiota as a key target in animal healthThe composition of the gut microbiota is known to affect many host functions, including nutrient utilization, intestinal epithelium integrity, and the development and activity of the intestinal immune system. Therefore, one of the possibilities to...
Biovet S.A. - 17/09/2020
Pharmacology, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Anticoccidial plan: Challenges in the prevention and control of coccidiosisPrevention and control of coccidiosis has usually been done by the combination of different tools, including the correct application of a biosecurity plan, cleaning and disinfection of the facilities, together with the use of anticoccidial drugs.
Biovet S.A. - 31/08/2020
Larval feeding in aquaculture speciesAquaculture is the animal production system with the higher growing rate in the recent decades, however, due to the lack of knowledge about larval development and larval requirements, this production has been limited to a few species...
Biovet S.A. - 30/06/2020
Farm management, Poultry Farming
Management in commercial duck productionThis article provides a brief review of species-specific management in commercial duck production, including the reception of ducklings, and the feeding and housing in commercial meat duck farming. The world population of ducks was estimated at...
Biovet S.A. - 15/06/2020
Aquaculture, Enzymes, Immunostimulants, Pronutrients
Fish immune system: how to improve aquaculture production through immunityTraditionally, the immune system is divided into the innate or nonspecific immune system and the adaptive or specific immune system. The fish immune system has both types of immunity, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity. It is essential to keep...
Biovet S.A. - 9/06/2020
Aquaculture in Southeast AsiaAquaculture in Southeast Asia is a sector in constant growth and development and has a great impact worldwide. In order to optimize the efficiency and competitiveness of its products, ensure the supply to the growing regional population and favor...
Biovet S.A. - 13/05/2020
Duck breeds and marketed productsLas razas de pato se pueden clasificar dependiendo de su aptitud, siendo aptos para la producción de carne, de huevos o de doble propósito. Las razas de pato más utilizadas son, según su aptitud, el pato Pekín para carne, el pato Corredor Indio...
Biovet S.A. - 4/05/2020
The egg yolk color and pigmentsAs the saying goes "you eat with your eyes first", nothing closer to reality: the color of the food is one of the main factors affecting our choice. Within animal production, this organoleptic aspect acquires a great importance in the case of eggs,...
Biovet S.A. - 28/04/2020
Farm management, Poultry Farming
Main challenges in duck productionDucks are well known for being relatively resistant to diseases. There are no established vaccination plans for this species. They are considered potential carriers of infectious diseases from other birds and, therefore, farms are often isolated...
Biovet S.A. - 8/04/2020
Antibiotics, Digestives, Pronutrients, Swine
Main causes of diarrhea in pigsTraditional 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...
Biovet S.A. - 23/03/2020
Feeding, Microbiocide, Poultry Farming, Preservatives, Ruminants, Swine
Animal feed preservatives: effect on feed’s microbiological qualityThe microbiological quality of the feed is a factor of great importance in animal production because of its impact on productivity and health status of the animals. In addition, the importance of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi or yeasts) and...
Biovet S.A. - 5/03/2020
Aquaculture, Digestives, Preservatives
Feeding and digestion in fishKnowing and understanding the feeding and digestion in fish and its peculiarities is essential to produce feed and additives that fit their needs and feeding behavior. The digestive system of fish shows a huge plasticity due to the different...
Biovet S.A. - 5/02/2020
Farm management, Nutritionals, Poultry Farming
Dirty eggs: causes and solutionsDirty eggs and broken eggs are the main causes for egg rejection. In breeding hens, the percentage of dirty eggs should not exceed 1-2%. The objective is to reduce the percentage of dirty eggs to the minimum, to be able to discard this type of eggs...
Biovet S.A. - 23/01/2020
Antioxidants, Poultry Farming, Swine
Oxidative stress in animal productionVitamin E and selenium (Se) are essential micronutrients that play a key role in the maintenance of the oxidative balance. The oxidative balance refers to the balance between the production of free radicals and the antioxidant capacity of the...
Biovet S.A. - 17/01/2020
Farm management, Poultry Farming
Rearing pullets: handling and main challengesThe growing and rearing stages of the laying hen are basic to allow the animal express its maximum genetic potential in the productive phase, in order to achieve a proper production curve with high and persistent peak.
Biovet S.A. - 7/01/2020
Antibiotics, Pharmacology, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Antibiotic-free egg production in poultry farmingLaying 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...
Biovet S.A. - 2/12/2019
Immunostimulants, Pharmacology, Swine
Causes of immune deficiency in pigsAnimals have a highly specialized mechanism consisting of organs, tissues and cells, whose objective is the detection and elimination of potentially pathogenic external agents. Such a defensive mechanism is what we call immunity. The organism has...
Biovet S.A. - 8/11/2019
Main disease vectors in poultry and controlDisease vectors include all those agents (person, object or animal) capable of transporting and transmitting a pathogen to another living organism. This article focusses on those disease vectors of special interest in poultry. The most important...
Biovet S.A. - 6/11/2019
Alternative cereals in animal feedUse of alternative cereals to maize and wheat in animal feed It is well known that food accounts for 70% of the costs of a livestock farm, so the knowledge of different nutritional alternatives (alternative cereals), is an indispensable tool to...
Biovet S.A. - 3/10/2019
Antibiotics, Feeding, Nutritionals, Pharmacology, Preservatives, Pronutrients
Organic Products, a growing trendIn recent decades there has been an increase in the consumption of organic products worldwide. This upward trend stems from the increasing social awareness about the environmental impact of food production. Increased sensitivity to the use of...
Biovet S.A. - 27/09/2019
Farm management, Poultry Farming
Water quality in poultry productionIn poultry production, water should be considered an important factor of production as well as facilities, genetics, nutrition and health. Water quality in poultry production
Biovet S.A. - 28/08/2019
Antibiotics, Pharmacology, Pronutrients, Swine
Zinc Oxide. Is there any alternative?Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound that has been since the early 90s (Holm, 1993) as a treatment to reduce the incidence of weaning diarrhea. However, in 2015, the Committee for Veterinary Medicines (CVMP) detected an environmental risk arising...
Biovet S.A. - 12/06/2019
Digestives, Immunostimulants, Nutritionals, Swine
Post-weaning diarrhea: control through the use of intestinal conditioner pronutrientsThis article introduces the predisposing factors and the different control methods for Post-weaning Diarrhea, showing the effectivity of a natural product based on intestinal conditioner pronutrients to fight against the disease. Weaning is...
Biovet S.A. - 8/05/2019
Immunostimulants, Pathology, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Avian coccidiosis: current situation in Southeast Asia and natural control methodsCoccidiosis is recognized as the parasitic disease with the greatest economic impact in the poultry industry worldwide. The losses are estimated at 1.5 trillion dollars per year, represented by a decrease in productive efficiency and anticoccidial...
Biovet S.A. - 6/03/2019
Digestives, Nutritionals, Poultry Farming, Pronutrients
Connection between intestinal health and egg qualityGenetic advances in animal production have enabled yield maximization in the last decades. Laying hens are, perhaps, the most representative species that validate it; current layers produce 50% more than in the 50s and 20% more than they did in the...
Biovet S.A. - 13/02/2019
Aquaculture, Immunostimulants, Nutritionals
Enhanced performance in tilapia production by the inclusion of intestinal conditioner pronutrients in the dietTilapia is the name of a group of fishes belonging to the genera Oreochromis. Tilapia is, together with carp and salmon, one of the most important fish in aquaculture. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis...
Biovet S.A. - 19/09/2018
Effect of pronutrients in laying hensWith the title, "Alquernat Nebsui liquid in laying hens. Effect on productive parameters and egg quality" a study conducted by the Mississippi State University in February 2018 was presented.
Biovet S.A. - 5/12/2017
Resistance to antibioticsPlant extracts have been used since ancient times in human medicine and are very important in animal production due to its many biological effects that make them able to replace chemicals and improve farm productivity without generating...
Biovet S.A. - 4/10/2012
Poultry Farming, Preservatives
Oxidation of fats in chicken meat for human consumption and its preventionWe can conclude that the use of a natural origin product like cimenol ring it has so many benefits in preserving chicken meat fat from its oxidation, because of both efficiency and biosecurity...










