FDA report shows overall usage of antibiotics in livestock is lowest since the report began in 2009

Efficient detection and control measures to limit the spread of vector-borne diseases will be increasingly vital in future, warmer climates

The enzymatic route is a promising strategy to synthesize biodiesel essentially because of its moderate reaction conditions and easy product separation. Additionally, coupling the biodegradation of agro-industrial raw materials and waste products with the enzyme production has also had a...

The objective of this paper was to develop a discrete infrastructure optimization model for economic assessment on dairy farms (DIOMOND) to maximize return on investment (ROI) in dairy farm infrastructure over a specified time horizon. Optimizing ROI in dairy farm infrastructure is essential since...

In this study, magnetic nanobeads (MNBs) were used as a trifunctional material in lateral flow immunoassay for quantitative detection of sulfamethazine (SM₂) in milk. Magnetic enrichment aimed to reduce matrix effects. Naked-eye screening of SM₂ was based on colorimetry of colored MNBs. The cut-off ...

Blood is an important animal by-product and an attractive source for animal feed production. However, the outspread of bovine spongiform encephalopathy led to strict regulations on the usage of animal by-products in animal feed. Although, the ban on certain processed animal proteins has been...

Lactitol is a sugar alcohol or polyol obtained from the catalytic hydrogenation of lactose. Although lactitol is commonly used to deliver sweetness at low caloric value, lactitol is a multipurpose compound having various applications in the field of food, dairy, and pharmaceutical. This review is...

Background: As a natural bioproduct obtained from beekeeping, propolis - with its antimicrobial and antioxidative properties - can be used in food production. Scope and approach: This review discusses methods for obtaining propolis extracts (EP), application of propolis in antimicrobial and...

Infection with Streptococcus agalactiae causes mortality and major economic losses in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farming worldwide. In Brazil, serotype strains Ia, Ib and III have been isolated in streptococcosis outbreaks, but serotype Ib is the most prevalent. Vaccination is considered...

Background and objectives: Animal tuberculosis (TB) is a multi-host disease involving a wide variety of domestic and wild mammals and causing a significant economic burden and sanitary problems. Wild boar and domestic pigs (Sus scrofa) are indicators of the circulation of the Mycobacterium...