The dairy market faces a growing demand for new functional foods. In response, the use of lactic acid bacteria in fermented products is promising, as it provides various health benefits and offers a wide range of compounds. … Read More →
Tick vaccine could be an effective solution for agriculture and livestock
Although the use of acaricides is the main strategy for controlling infestations of R. microplus, researchers have been investigating vaccines as a promising alternative, as they offer several advantages, such as preventing the selection of drug-resistant tick populations and reducing the presence of acaricide residues in milk, meat, and the environment. … Read More →
Barnyardgrass resistance to herbicides demands new agricultural strategies
A recent evaluation of the occurrence of cross-resistance in barnyardgrass biotypes from the main rice-growing regions of Santa Catarina state to ACCase inhibitors detected a biotype of Echinochloa crus-galli with multiple resistance to the herbicides quinclorac (cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor), penoxsulam (ALS inhibitor) and cyhalofop-butyl (ACCase inhibitor). … Read More →
Parasitic infections in rats and mice used in experimentation in Brazil concern scientists
Rats and mice are extensively used in teaching and research, yet their sanitary condition is neglected in Brazil, resulting in parasitosis in the country’s vivariums. To ensure the quality of scientific research, it is crucial to implement stricter protocols regarding the sanitary condition of laboratory animal … Read More →
Statistical analysis of family farming production commercialization
The commercialization of production from family farming guarantees the livelihood of rural families. By analyzing 129 fruit and vegetable producers in the Central Region of Rio Grande do Sul, it was observed that fruit and vegetable farmers are selling especially in local markets, highlighting the importance of the territory for production and consumption relations. … Read More →
The impact of using tannin extract in cattle and sheep diet
During the rearing of dairy cattle and sheep, the diets managed impact the composition of the milk produced, especially regarding fatty acids. Researchers evaluated the use of a condensed tannin in the fat profile of the milk of these animals and concluded that black acacia extract improves the nutritional quality of sheep’s milk, with no adverse impact on cattle. … Read More →
Smartphones can help in determining the characteristics of essential oils
A new method uses smartphones to detect color changes resulting from a reaction with the main component of clove essential oil, eugenol. This approach promotes affordable and fast quality control, which is particularly beneficial for small-scale producers. … Read More →
Researchers develop symbiotic fermented coconut-based drink
A symbiotic fermented coconut-based drink, developed by researchers from UFRRJ in collaboration with PUCMM and Embrapa, demonstrates a microbiological stability of 28 days under refrigeration, highlighting probiotic and antioxidant benefits. The product is a promising plant-based alternative in the production of probiotic beverages, with the potential to meet the growing demands of vegetarian, vegan, and food-allergic consumers. … Read More →
Study suggests that milk ring test can be done on samples with Bronopol
Brucellosis is a disease caused by bacteria and can be transmitted to humans through direct or indirect contact with farm animals or by contact with companion animals. The milk ring test (MRT) is one of the ways used to identify the disease at the dairy herd level. Analyses indicate that the MRT can be used on milk samples with a preservative (Bronopol®). … Read More →
Analysis reveals reduction of pesticides in CEASA/SP strawberries
Strawberries are popularly known as a crop with pesticide residues. However, after analyzing residues found in 62 samples of strawberries produced in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and sold at CEASA/RS between 2018 and 2019, a reduction in the percentage of strawberry samples with non-conformities regarding the presence of residues was observed. … Read More →
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