Being one of the main parasites of cattle, ticks cause losses to livestock farmers. It has been shown that latitude and season interfere with tick counts: higher latitudes tend to have less tick infestation, as well as in winter, while in spring there is a higher infestation. … Read More →
Electrical stunning in Jundiá fish keeps meat quality and allows humane slaughter
The parameters for electrical stunning in Jundiá fish and its effects on muscle pH and rigor mortis indicates no significant differences in the parameters of meat quality – it allows for discussion and refinement of current practices in the slaughter of fish, also considering their well-being. … Read More →
Study points out microorganisms activating in the remediation of soil degraded by agrochemistics
Herbicides such as hexazinone are widely used in crops around the world. With the objective of selecting hexazinone-tolerant microorganisms that have the capacity to solubilize phosphate and prepare inoculants associated with the plant in the remediation of soil contaminated with hexazinone, researchers carried out a research based on 20 soil samples. The results present an alternative to help improve soil quality. … Read More →
Research monitoring waste levels of the Glyphosate Herbicide
Used in agriculture, glyphosate is an herbicide capable of controlling a wide range of weeds. However, its use can lead to the occurrence of residues, whether in conventional or genetically modified crops. Researchers analyzed samples of soybeans and corn and cotton seeds, in commercial areas in the harvests of 2012/2013 to 2017/2018, in different Brazilian agricultural regions in order to monitor the levels of residues of glyphosate and its metabolite, after different managements. The results showed undetected or minimal residue rates, confirming that the safety profiles determined by Brazilian regulatory agencies are followed. … Read More →
Research analysis the viability of crop-livestock integration system
Agricultural production systems such as integrating farming and livestock are being presented as an alternative to traditional planting. Seeking to analyze the economic viability and financial risk of applying this system, researchers developed a research that analyzed a crop-livestock integration project focused on the production of beef animals. Using the Monte Carlo simulation, the results demonstrated the viability of the system, compared to others. … Read More →
Research analyzes honey production by stingless bees in the peruvian amazonia
Meliponiculture is the rational breeding of stingless bees. Being a common practice in Latin America, the research sought to analyze the production and collect data on the physical-chemical and microbiological characteristics of the honey produced by these techniques, generating greater knowledge about the honey produced. … Read More →
Research Evaluates Color Stability in Tilapia Filets
Occupying a prominent place in world aquaculture, Nile tilapia has genetic characteristics, which facilitate breeding, and high acceptance in the market. In addition, color is the main sensory parameter evaluated by consumers when purchasing meat products. From this, researchers evaluated the color and oxidative stability of light and dark tilapia muscles. … Read More →
Relationship of trust is determinant in the purchase and sale of cattle
In transactions between cattle ranchers and beef slaughterhouses, the relationship of trust is crucial. Influencing the selection of contractual arrangements among cattle breeders, the trust factor was analyzed by researchers, who concluded that it has an impact on the quality of Brazilian meat. … Read More →
Use of tanine in sheep feeding has positive results
Easily accessible, the tannin extract of Acacia Negra proved to be a potential aid in the digestion of sheep. The research, which evaluated the effect of food inclusion of this substance on consumption, digestion and nitrogen retention in sheep, pointed out that its inclusion in animal feed is positive, reducing the degradation of carbohydrates and proteins in ruminants. … Read More →
Study analyzes the presence of bacteria in vacuum-packed meat
Meat that is out of date has changes in color, strong odor and production of limosity. These characteristics are due to the combination of biological and chemical events caused by the presence of deteriorating bacteria. This study analyzed the behavior of bacteria where they estimated the shelf-life of vacuum-packed beef and stored under cooling. … Read More →
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