When magnesium levels in the blood are low, hypomagnesemia occurs. The disease occurs in ruminants and is responsible for important economic losses in beef herds in Argentina. The analysis of 20 years of cases of this disease demonstrates similarities in patterns of seasonality, management and associated climatic conditions, dietary factors, among others. … Read More →
Hybrid grape seeds can inhibit the initial phase of some types of cancer
Hybrid grapes have chemopreventive and antioxidant properties, especially in green seeds, which showed higher content of chemical compounds that contribute to such properties compared to more mature grapes. The discovery opens possibilities for future studies to isolate the active molecule and further develop pharmaceuticals. … Read More →
Researchers use drones to identify nematodes
Soybean is one of the main species of cultivated plants in the world, having an important role in the food sector and as raw material. Several types of stressors cause losses in soybean, such as nematodes. Using drones, the study determined the best spectral band for the detection of two types of nematodes. … Read More →
Evaluation of 42 rootstocks behavior in Citriculture
Citrus culture is the cultivation of citrus fruits, especially orange and lime. This practice is one of the most important sectors of agribusiness in Brazil and generally utilizes the rootstock technique. The analysis evaluates the behavior of 42 rootstocks of “Valência Late” orange trees during the seedling. The results point to some possible alternatives for new rootstocks that will be field tested. … Read More →
Charcoal from slaughterhouse waste and maravalha are a sustainable alternative for domestic use
Considering the increase in effluent generation in poultry slaughterhouses in recent years, as a result of the growing demand for chicken meat around the world, combined with the need to develop new forms of renewable energy it was possible to produce charcoal for barbecue using sludge from poultry slaughterhouse and shavings of Pinus spp. … Read More →
Genomic monitoring of Holstein cattle as a strategy in dairy production
Dairy production is one of the most important sectors of the Uruguayan economy. The genetic disorders of the “Holstein” breed cause production problems, compromising the sustainability of the milk production. The genomic monitoring of carrier animals is necessary to avoid the spread of lethal and semi-lethal alleles and to reduce the economic losses to dairy farming. … Read More →
Latitude and seasons influence the tick count in cattle
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 →
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