RESUMO O pimentão, cultura de importância nutricional, destaca-se por seu valor de vitamina C. Diante da necessidade de práticas agrícolas sustentáveis, o estudo explorou o uso de biocarvões derivados de resíduos regionais como alternativa na cultura de pimentão. Nesse contexto, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de biocarvões provenientes de cama de frango, fibra de coco e palha de arroz, nas características biométricas e físico-químicas de frutos de pimentão verde, na produção de frutos por planta e na produtividade. A pesquisa foi conduzida em campo no delineamento em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 5 × 3 + 1, referentes a cinco doses de biocarvão (0, 3, 6, 9 e 12 t ha-1) e três tipos de biocarvão (fibra de coco, cama de aviário e palha de arroz) com quatro repetições, mais um tratamento adicional (adubação mineral). Foram avaliadas variáveis biométricas (comprimento e diâmetro dos frutos, espessura da casca, número de frutos, massa do fruto) e físico-químicas dos frutos (sólidos solúveis, acidez titulável, pH, vitamina C e teor de cinzas), produção e produtividade dos frutos. A produção de frutos de pimentão verde não foi influenciada pelos biocarvões, porém as doses de biocarvões influenciaram todas as variáveis analisadas com exceção da espessura da casca. Os teores de vitamina C e de sólidos solúveis foram maiores nos tratamentos com biocarvões e menores com adubação mineral. A maior influência na acidificação dos frutos foi com o biocarvão produzido com palha de arroz. nutricional destacase destaca se sustentáveis contexto objetivouse objetivou frango arroz físicoquímicas físico químicas casualizados 1 0, 0 (0 6 ha1 ha ha-1 repetições mineral . mineral) comprimento casca fruto titulável pH cinzas, cinzas , cinzas) ( ha-

ABSTRACT Bell pepper, a crop of nutritional importance, stands out for its vitamin C content. Given the need for sustainable agricultural practices, the present study explored the use of biochars derived from regional waste as an alternative in bell pepper cultivation. In this context, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of biochars from poultry litter, coconut fiber, and rice straw on the biometric and physicochemical characteristics of bell pepper fruits, on fruit production per plant and on fruit yield. The experiment was performed in the field in a randomized block design, in a 5 × 3 + 1 factorial scheme, referring to five doses of biochar (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 t ha-1) and three types of biochar (coconut fiber, poultry litter, and rice straw) with four repetitions, plus an additional treatment (mineral fertilization). Biometric variables (fruit length and diameter, skin thickness, number of fruits, fruit mass) and physicochemical variables of the fruits (soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, vitamin C, and ash content), production and yield of the fruits were evaluated. The production of bell pepper fruits was not influenced by biochars, but the doses of biochars influenced all variables analyzed with the exception of skin thickness. Vitamin C and soluble solids contents were higher in treatments with biochar and lower with mineral fertilizer. Biochar produced from rice straw had the greatest influence on fruit acidification. importance content practices cultivation context litter fiber design scheme 0, 0 (0 6 9 ha1 ha ha-1 repetitions fertilization. fertilization . fertilization) diameter thickness mass acidity pH content, , content) evaluated fertilizer acidification ( ha-

ABSTRACT Biochar can promote crop production and soil quality. However, its characteristics depend on the waste used in its production and its effects may vary according to the species being cultivated and the management adopted. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of biochar from animal waste on soil quality and the agronomic characteristics of the cowpea. An experiment was set up to test three types of biochar (bovine-BB, swine-SB and poultry-BP), with added fertiliser (BBF, SBF and BPF) and two control treatments, including the addition of calcium magnesium oxide (CT) and calcium magnesium oxide with fertiliser (CTF), giving a total of eight treatments with four replications. There was a respective increase of up to 102.94%, 1048%, 1560% and 360.22% in stem diameter, number of pods, number of grains per pod and stem dry matter from adding the biochar. The poultry biochar increased each of the above parameters even with no added fertiliser. There was no difference in basal soil respiration or β-glucosidase enzyme activity, whereas organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), microbial carbon and soil labile carbon were greater with biochar. BBF gave the highest TOC content (24.40 g kg-1), while BP and BPF increased TN by around 61%. The application of biochar + fertiliser contributed to an average reduction of 56% in the soil metabolic quotient. Poultry biochar favoured both the agronomic characteristics of the cowpea and soil quality, while bovine biochar showed more marked results with the addition of fertiliser. However adopted bovineBB, bovineBB BB, BB (bovine-BB swineSB swine SB poultryBP, poultryBP , poultry-BP) BBF, (BBF CT (CT CTF, CTF (CTF) replications 10294 102 94 102.94% 1048 1048% 1560 36022 360 22 360.22 diameter pods βglucosidase β glucosidase activity TOC, (TOC) TN, (TN) 24.40 2440 24 40 (24.4 kg1, kg1 kg 1 kg-1) 61 61% 56 quotient poultry-BP (CTF 1029 10 9 102.94 104 156 3602 36 2 360.2 (TOC (TN 24.4 244 4 (24. kg-1 6 5 102.9 15 3 360. 24. (24 kg- 102. (2 (

ABSTRACT: The present study evaluated the effectiveness of using disposable masks in mitigating the spread of Staphylococcus aureus during the chicken cutting process in a large poultry abattoir. The identification of carriers of S. aureus and the influence of the time of use of disposable masks was carried out. Contamination of utensils and equipment by S. aureus and products by mesophilic aerobes was determined, with and without the use of masks. The efficiency of different commercial masks was evaluated against S. aureus under simulated conditions. The results revealed that 36% of workers on processing lines at the abattoirs carried S. aureus. An increase in S. aureus counts was observed in masks worn by employees for up to 3 h. The transfer of microbial load to utensils was enhanced in the absence of the mask and over time. The breast fillets evaluated showed no difference in the count of mesophilic bacteria with and without the use of masks by employees, conversely, the cuts of thigh and drumstick, thigh fillet and drumstick and wings showed a significant difference with average counts lower than 2 .96 Log CFU/g. Tests under simulated conditions demonstrated the effectiveness of commercial masks in retaining microorganisms. The test mask used by the abattoirs proved to be inefficient, allowing the passage of sprays containing S. aureus, at 6, 15 and 25 cm, with 2.53, 1.74 and 0.66 Log CFU/plate, respectively. This mask saturated, creating a barrier effect that increased contamination in the employees’ work area. ABSTRACT abattoir S out determined 36 h conversely 96 .9 CFUg CFU g CFU/g microorganisms inefficient 6 1 cm 253 53 2.53 174 74 1.7 066 0 66 0.6 CFUplate plate CFU/plate respectively saturated area 9 . 5 2.5 17 7 1. 06 0. 2.

RESUMO: O presente estudo avaliou a eficácia do uso de máscaras descartáveis na mitigação da propagação de Staphylococcus aureus durante o processo de corte de frango em um grande abatedouro de aves. Foi realizada a identificação de portadores de S. aureus e influência do tempo de uso de máscaras descartáveis. A contaminação em utensílios e equipamentos por S. aureus e produtos por aeróbios mesófilos foi determinada, com e sem uso de máscaras. A eficiência de diferentes máscaras comerciais foi avaliada contra S. aureus em condições simuladas. Os resultados revelaram que 36% dos trabalhadores das linhas de processamento no frigorífico eram portadores de S. aureus. Foi observado aumento na contagem de S. aureus em máscaras usadas pelos funcionários até 3 horas. A transferência de carga microbiana para utensílios foi potencializada na ausência da máscara e com o passar do tempo. Os filés de peito avaliados não apresentaram diferença na contagem de bactérias mesófilas com e sem o uso de máscaras pelos funcionários, por outro lado, os cortes de coxa e sobrecoxa, filé de coxa e sobrecoxa e asas apresentaram diferença significativa com contagens médias inferiores a 2,96 Log de UFC/g. Testes de condições simuladas demonstraram a eficácia das máscaras comerciais na retenção de microrganismos. A máscara teste utilizada pelo frigorífico mostrou-se ineficiente, permitindo a passagem de pulverizações contendo S. aureus, a 6, 15 e 25 cm, com 2,53, 1,74 e 0,66 Log UFC/placa, respectivamente. Essa máscara saturava, criando um efeito barreira que aumentava a contaminação na área de trabalho dos funcionários. RESUMO aves S determinada 36 horas lado 296 2 96 2,9 UFCg UFC g UFC/g microrganismos mostrouse mostrou se ineficiente 6 1 cm 253 53 2,53 174 74 1,7 066 0 66 0,6 UFCplaca placa UFC/placa respectivamente saturava 29 9 2, 5 2,5 17 7 1, 06 0,

RESUMEN Considerando estudios previos sobre el potencial uso de la vinaza en el sector agropecuario, este estudio busca diseñar un alimento para pollos de engorde en tres presentaciones de acuerdo con las etapas del programa de alimentación del animal (inicio 1-14, crecimiento 15-30 y finalización 31-42 días) que incluya vinaza en la formulación. Para ello, se consideró el grano de soya como fuente de proteína, una dieta con energía metabolizable entre 12.351,06 a 14.025,78 kJ∙kg-1. Se determinó la granulometría de acuerdo con los manuales de manejo de pollos de engorde, y se especificó el proceso de fabricación del alimento en un diagrama de bloques y un diagrama de flujo; de igual forma se propone un protocolo de prueba para el uso del alimento formulado en una muestra de pollos de engorde de la raza Cobb. Esta investigación sugiere que el uso de la vinaza en las fórmulas de los beneficios para pollos de engorde podría aportar importantes beneficios al sector agrícola.

ABSTRACT Considering previous studies on the potential use of vinasse in the agricultural sector, this study seeks to design a feed for broilers in three presentations according to the stages of the animal’s feeding program (start 1-14, growth 15-30 and end 31-42 days) that includes vinasse in the formulation. To this end, soybeans were considered as a source of protein, a diet with metabolizable energy between 12,351.06 and 14,025.78 kJ∙kg-1. The granulometry was determined according to the broiler management manuals, and the feed manufacturing process was specified in a block diagram and a flow diagram; in the same way, a test protocol for the use of the feed formulated in a sample of broilers of the Cobb breed. This research suggests that using vinasse in feed formulations for broilers could provide significant benefits to the agricultural sector.

The Cuban industry La Purísima produces sauces and dressings for the national gastronomy; but it does not have a process for the deposition of chicken eggshells, as a result, 220 kg of eggshells are dumped daily, which generate a negative impact on the environment. The research evaluates the drying of hen eggshells with protein membrane on a laboratory scale, with a view to revalorizing this waste in the production of a calcium-rich poultry feed supplement. The calcium carbonate content of the shell was determined to confirm the potential application of the residue. The drying curve and drying rate curve was obtained by experimental measurement in a drying oven under aeration at 90 °C. The calcium carbonate content of the residue was 93,33 %. The drying curve was fitted to an exponential mathematical model as a function of the drying constant and the moisture in equilibrium at a temperature of 90 °C. The drying regime of the solid presented a period of decreasing drying rate up to a moisture value of 0,021 kg of water / kg of dry solid, for lower values, this presented a deviation from the exponential function in its rate. The utilization of residual eggshells proved to be an attractive source of calcium carbonate with potential for its use in the production of feed supplement for poultry.

RESUMEN En la Industria cubana La Purísima se producen salsas y aderezos para la gastronomía nacional; pero no dispone de un proceso para la deposición de las cáscaras de huevo de gallina, como resultado, se vierten diariamente 220 kg de cáscaras que generan un impacto negativo en el medio ambiente. La investigación evalúa el secado de las cáscaras de huevo de gallina con membrana proteica a escala de laboratorio, con vistas a revalorizar este residuo en la producción de un suplemento alimenticio para aves de corral rico en calcio. Se determinó el contenido de carbonato de calcio en la cáscara para confirmar la aplicación potencial del residuo. La curva de secado y del régimen de secado se obtuvo por medición experimental en un secadero bajo aireación a 90 °C. El contenido de carbonato de calcio en el residual fue de 93,33 %. La curva de secado se ajustó a un modelo matemático exponencial en función de la constante de secado y la humedad en equilibrio a una temperatura de 90 °C. El régimen de secado del sólido presentó un período de velocidad de secado decreciente hasta un valor de humedad de 0,021 kg de agua / kg de sólido seco, para valores inferiores presentó una desviación de la función exponencial en su velocidad. El aprovechamiento de las cáscaras de huevo residuales resultó ser una fuente atractiva de carbonato de calcio con potencialidades para su utilización en la elaboración de suplemento alimenticio para aves de corral.

ABSTRACT An eight-week feeding trial investigated the effects of fishmeal (FM) replacement by soybean meal (SBM) and poultry by-product meal (PBM) in diets supplemented with two methionine sources (DL-Met and AQUAVI®) and their combinations with ECOBIOL® (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940) on growth performance, body composition, and nutrient metabolism of Penaeus vannamei. Four hundred shrimp (0.30 ± 0.04 g) randomly distributed into 20 tanks (20 shrimp tank-1) were fed with five experimental diets (four repetitions per diet). A control diet (CD; 20% FM) and four diets with 50% FM replacement supplemented with different methionine sources and ECOBIOL® combinations: D1 (0.13% DL-MET), D2 (0.06% AQUAVI®), D3 (0.13% DL-MET plus 0.10% ECOBIOL®), and D4 (0.06% AQUAVI® plus 0.10% ECOBIOL®). Shrimp fed D2 and D4 had better growth performance, nutrient utilization, and body composition. Shrimp fed D3 also had good growth performance but higher lipid body composition. Shrimp fed D1 had the worst growth performance, nutrient utilization, and body composition values. Nutrient metabolism-related genes were affected by dietary treatments. Protein synthesis-related genes decreased mostly in shrimp fed D1 and D2 while increased mostly in shrimp fed D3 and D4, lipolysis-related genes had a better transcriptional response in shrimp fed D4 and lipogenesis-related genes were mostly downregulated in shrimp fed D2 while were mostly upregulated in shrimp fed D3 and D4. Results suggested that FM could be partially replaced with SBM and PBM in shrimp feeds supplemented with 0.06% AQUAVI® alone or combined with 0.10% ECOBIOL® without adversely affecting the growth and nutrient metabolism of P. vannamei.

Resumo A região do Vale do Taquari (VT) apresenta uma condição semelhante ao Rio Grande do Sul (RS) em relação ao desenvolvimento econômico alcançado, sendo este considerado um Estado com um “bom padrão” quando comparado às demais regiões do país. Apesar de padrões semelhantes, a trajetória seguida pela região por vezes acompanhou a do Estado, em outros momentos foi mais acelerada e, ainda, em alguns não seguiu a tendência. Historicamente, a produção primária tem uma importância significativa para a economia regional e geralmente está organizada em sistema integrado com a indústria de alimentos. Neste sentido, o trabalho analisa a evolução histórica da produção pecuária que sustenta a matriz produtiva no Vale do Taquari, RS, desenvolvida em especial pela agricultura familiar, e os desafios ambientais decorrentes da atividade. A pesquisa caracteriza-se como quantitativa e foi realizada com base em dados secundários, provenientes dos Censos Agropecuários divulgados pelo Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Os resultados da pesquisa apresentam que, muito embora tenha ocorrido um aumento importante na atividade pecuária, a dinâmica intrarregional e a evolução por espécie produtiva ocorreram de forma diferente: se, por um lado, no caso dos bovinos, a evolução foi equilibrada entre os municípios, por outro lado, no caso das aves, suínos e da produção leiteira, alguns municípios reduziram sua participação, enquanto em outros houve um incremento significativo da atividade. Contudo, a intensificação das atividades em determinados municípios, também têm imposto desafios ambientais. VT (VT RS (RS alcançado bom padrão país semelhantes ainda tendência Historicamente alimentos sentido familiar caracterizase caracteriza se secundários IBGE. IBGE . (IBGE) diferente lado bovinos aves leiteira participação Contudo (IBGE

Abstract The region of Taquari Valley (VT) shows a similar condition regarding to Rio Grande do Sul (RS) in relation to the achieved economic development, which is considered a “good standard” state compared to other regions of the country. Despite the similar patterns, the trajectory followed by the region under study sometimes followed the State’s trajectory, in other moments it was faster and even, sometimes it did not follow the trend. Historically, primary production has a meaningful importance in the regional economy and is usually organized in an integrated system with the food industry. This work analyzes the historical evolution of livestock production that sustains the productive matrix in Vale do Taquari, RS, developed especially by family farming, and the environmental challenges arising from the activity. The research is characterized as quantitative, and it was based on secondary data from the Agricultural Census released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The results of the research show that although there has been a significant increase in the cattle activity, the intra-regional dynamics and the evolution by productive species occurred differently: in the case of cattle and milk production the evolution was balanced among cities, on the other hand, in the case of poultry and swine, some cities reduced their participation, whereas in others there was a significant increase in the activity. However, the intensification of activities in certain municipalities has also imposed environmental challenges. VT (VT RS (RS development good standard country patterns States State s even trend Historically industry farming activity quantitative IBGE. IBGE . (IBGE) intraregional intra differently hand swine participation However (IBGE

Resumen La región de Vale do Taquari (VT) presenta una condición similar a Rio Grande do Sul (RS) en relación al desarrollo económico alcanzado, que es considerado un estado de “buen estándar” en comparación con otras regiones del país. A pesar de patrones similares, la trayectoria seguida por la región a veces siguió la del Estado, otras veces fue más acelerada y, aun así, en algunos casos no siguió la tendencia. Históricamente, la producción primaria ha tenido una importancia significativa para la economía regional y generalmente se organiza en un sistema integrado con la industria alimentaria. En ese sentido, el trabajo analiza la evolución histórica de la producción pecuaria que sostiene la matriz productiva en Vale do Taquari, RS, desarrollada especialmente por la agricultura familiar, y los desafíos ambientales derivados de la actividad. La investigación se caracteriza por ser cuantitativa y se realizó a partir de datos secundarios de los Censos Agropecuarios publicados por el Instituto Brasileño de Geografía y Estadística (IBGE). Los resultados de la investigación muestran que, si bien ha habido un aumento significativo de la actividad ganadera, la dinámica intrarregional y la evolución por especies productivas se dieron de manera diferente: si, por un lado, en el caso del ganado vacuno, la evolución fue equilibrada entre el los municipios, por otro lado, en el caso de la producción avícola, porcina y láctea, algunos municipios redujeron su participación, mientras que en otros hubo un incremento significativo en la actividad. Sin embargo, la intensificación de actividades en ciertos municipios también ha impuesto desafíos ambientales. VT (VT RS (RS alcanzado buen estándar país similares Estado así tendencia Históricamente alimentaria sentido familiar IBGE. IBGE . (IBGE) ganadera diferente lado vacuno avícola láctea participación embargo (IBGE

Resumen: El estudio de la microbiota ha adquirido un nuevo enfoque de interés, ya que interviene en diversos procesos fisiológicos involucrados en el desarrollo y rendimiento de los animales domésticos. Participa en el eje-microbiota-intestino-cerebro, con procesos que rigen el sistema nervioso hacia el intestino y viceversa. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar la importancia de la microbiota gastrointestinal de pollos de engorda y gallinas de postura y su relación con procesos fisiológicos que afecten el desarrollo, rendimiento, comportamiento y salud. En el tracto gastrointestinal de estas aves se han identificado alrededor de 17 filos de bacterias, con microorganismos predominantes según el sitio anatómico dentro del tracto y por ende con diferente función, por ejemplo, buche: Lactobacillus, Enterobacteriaceae; proventrículo: Clostridiaceae, Enterococcus; intestino: Escherichia, Streptococcus. Distintos factores intervienen en la colonización y desarrollo de la microbiota, desde el programa de alimentación y manejo, tipo de cama y densidad animal, entre otros. Existen microorganismos potencialmente patógenos que impactan negativamente en la microbiota y puedan llegar al consumidor, como Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella enteritidis y Escherichia coli, de ahí su importancia al momento de trazar las directrices en las producciones pecuarias.

Abstract: There is an increasing interest in microbiota studies due to their relevance in physiological processes such as animal development and productivity. In addition, it its involved in the microbiota-intestinebrain axis that regulates the nervous system to the intestine and vice versa. This paper is aimed at identifying the importance of the broilers and laying hens’ gastrointestinal microbiota and its relationship with diverse physiological processes that intervene in the development, productivity, behavior, and health. There are 17 filos of bacteria within the poultry gastrointestinal tract, which are site dependent and have specific functions (Example; crop: Lactobacillus, Enterobacteriaceae; proventriculus: Clostridiaceae, Enterococcus; intestine: Escherichia, Streptococcus). In addition, different factors affect the development of microbiota such as the feeding program, handling, kind of substrate, stocking density, among others. There are several potentially pathogenic microorganisms that impact microbiota negatively and may reach the final consumer such as Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli. Therefore, it is important to continue supporting poultry microbiota research and areas of opportunity to improve poultry production.

Abstract Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi of various genera. Among the most important mycotoxins are those produced by fungi of the genus Fusarium sp., which can be divided into several groups for study, which are the groups of trichothecenes (and T-2 toxin), fumonisins, mainly fumonisin B1 (B1, B2, B3, B4, A1, and A2), and zearalenone with estrogenic effects. Although fusariotoxins cause similar effects because they share the same mechanism of action, by altering protein synthesis in intoxicated poultry, it is important to mention the incidence as well as the characteristics between each of them. Therefore, the characteristics of each group mentioned are described in each section.

Resumen Las micotoxinas son metabolitos secundarios producidos por hongos de diversos géneros. Dentro de las micotoxinas más importantes se encuentran aquellas producidas por hongos del género Fusarium sp., el cual puede dividirse en varios grupos para su estudio que son el grupo de los tricotecenos (y toxina T-2), de las fumonisinas, principalmente fumonisina B1 (B1, B2, B3, B4, A1 Y A2) y de la zearalenona de efectos estrogénicos. Aunque las fusariotoxinas causan efectos similares debido a que comparten el mismo mecanismo de acción; mediante la alteración de síntesis de proteínas en las aves intoxicadas, es importante mencionar la incidencia, así como las características entre cada una de ellas. Es por esto que en cada apartado se describen las características de cada grupo mencionado.

Resumen: La introducción de la parafiscalidad para fortalecer los programas de salud animal en Colombia trajo profundos cambios en el gobierno del sector pecuario del país, al pasar de un modelo público a uno de cooperación público-privada. La investigación analiza los mecanismos de gobernanza que a partir de estos cambios se constituyeron en la ganadería, avicultura y porcicultura, con el fin de revisar la incidencia de los ajustes en los avances del control sanitario. Para ello, se realizó un estudio de casos múltiples de los fondos de fomento pecuario de los tres subsectores, en el que se evidencia que la parafiscalidad y el modelo de asociación público-privada han permitido la consolidación formal y en la práctica para el control de enfermedades en el país.

Abstract: The introduction of quasi-tax to strengthen animal health programs in Colombia brought profound changes in the government of the country’s livestock sector by moving from a public model to one of public-private cooperation. The research analyzes the governance mechanisms that were established in livestock, poultry, and pig farming, in order to review the incidence of adjustments in the progress of health control. For this purpose, a multiple case study of the livestock promotion funds of the three subsectors was carried out, which showed that quasi-tax and the public-partnership model have allowed formal and practical consolidation for disease control in the country.

Abstract: This scientific article focuses on investigating the presence of Norfloxacin, a broad-spectrum anti- biotic, in chicken meat products marketed in Gran Asunción. The use of this antibiotic in human and veterinary medicine can reach the food chain, posing a risk to public health. Therefore, it is important to determine and quantify the levels of this compound in food. To carry out the study, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was employed as the technique. The solid-liquid extraction technique was used to isolate Norfloxacin from the samples. It was demonstrated that the method used is highly sensitive, with a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.9526 µg/mL and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 2.8867 µg/mL. This means that the method can detect and quantify Norfloxacin at extremely low concentrations in chicken meat samples. Additionally, the linearity of the method was established with a correlation coefficient (R2) of 99.4%. The results revealed concentrations of Norfloxacin in chicken meat ranging from 888.0512 to 7809.442 µg/Kg. These findings are relevant to the scientific community and can contribute to the generation of policies and measures to ensure food safety regarding the use of antibiotics in poultry farming.

Resumen: Este artículo científico se centra en investigar la presencia de la Norfloxacina, un antibiótico de amplio espectro, en productos de carne de pollo comercializados en la Gran Asunción. El uso de este antibiótico en medicina humana y veterinaria puede llegar a la cadena alimentaria, lo que representa un riesgo para la salud pública. Por lo tanto, es importante determinar y cuantificar los niveles de este compuesto en los alimentos. Para llevar a cabo el estudio, se empleó la técnica de cromatografía líquida de alta resolución (HPLC). La técnica de extracción sólido-líquido para aislar la Norfloxacina de las muestras. Se demostró que el método utilizado es altamente sensible, con un límite de detección (LD) de 0,9526 µg/mL y un límite de cuantificación (LC) de 2,8867 µg/mL. Esto significa que el método puede detectar y cuantificar Norfloxacina en concentraciones extremadamente bajas en las muestras de carne de pollo. Además, se estableció la linealidad del método con un coeficiente de correlación (R2) del 99,4%. Los resultados revelaron concentraciones de Norfloxacina en la carne de pollo que oscilaron entre 888,0512 y 7809,442 µg/Kg. Estos hallazgos son relevantes para la comunidad científica y pueden contribuir a la generación de políticas y medidas para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria en relación con el uso de antibióticos en la cría de aves de corral.

Abstract The aim of this study was to examine the impact of both organic and inorganic nitrogen fertilizers on the intensity and epidemiological components of Cercospora leaf spot across three different canopies of cotton plants, specifically the variety DP ACALA 90, under field conditions. Fertilizers used in the study included bovine manure, Jatropha curcas seedcake, poultry manure, and urea (the latter serving as a control). These were applied at 20 days after plant emergence and then during the flowering stage until the total nitrogen (N) dose reached 50, 100, 150, or 200 kg N per hectare. The incidence and severity of the disease were assessed starting at the reproductive stage B1 (the first visible flower bud) across the lower, middle, and upper canopies of four cotton plants, with six evaluations conducted over time. To calculate the initial inoculum (Y 0 ) and the disease progress rate (r), the Exponential, Gompertz, and Logistic models were employed based on temporal data. The study was designed as a randomized complete block with a 4x4 factorial arrangement (fertilizer type x dose), and mean comparisons were made using Tukey's test (p ≤ 0.05). It was found that disease intensity within each canopy level varied in response to the type of nitrogen source and the applied dose, with the severity of the disease (including the area under the disease progress curve) being particularly influenced. A significant interaction between the type of fertilizer and the dose regarding the intensity of Cercospora leaf spot was observed. The Exponential model most accurately depicted the disease's temporal progression. Notably, poultry manure and urea were the fertilizers that most adversely influenced the intensity and initial inoculum (Y 0 ) of Cercospora leaf spot across the various canopies of the cotton plants. The findings suggest that the use of organic fertilizers in cotton cultivation could represent a viable sustainable management strategy.

Abstract: The expected population growth will increase global food consumption, particularly meat consumption, which is estimated to increase 14% by 2030. Hence, the efficient utilization of all the resources involved in meat production, predominantly feed additives in livestock, is important due to economic costs and the high environmental in terms of gas production and ammonia excretion. Efforts have been made to increase efficiency in livestock production and improve the absorption and utilization of nutrients. Nevertheless, advances in technology in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries have barely been used by the livestock and poultry industry. The micro/nano encapsulation process has been used in animal nutrition to protect bioactive compounds or to control the release of feed additives into the animal gastrointestinal tract, avoiding rumen microbes attack, or monogastric digestion in swine and poultry, to be available in the small intestine. However, not all the encapsulation techniques are suitable for applications in animal feeding. For example, spray drying, emulsion and coacervation can be used to control the release of feed additives in ruminants. In this sense, micro encapsulation of different feed additives such as amino acids, fatty acids, and probiotics may face enormous challenges to help improve livestock and poultry nutrition. The objective of this review is to highlight and discuss the techniques, compounds, and key aspects involved in the encapsulation of feed additives and nutrients with potential applications in the livestock and poultry production.

ABSTRACT: Biodegradable packaging is a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic packaging but still has insurmountable disadvantages. The effect of hydroxyapatite (HAp) incorporation on the physical, mechanical, thermal and flame-retardant properties of rice husk-based biodegradable packaging was evaluated. HAp was obtained from poultry industry waste. The containers were obtained by thermo-pressing using 10%, 15% and 20% rice husk fibre (RHP) and incorporating 0%, 1%, 3% and 5% HAp. A 118.84% reduction in water absorption was observed in the trays with 5% HAp compared to the control. Mechanical properties were improved in the trays with 1% and 5% HAp (6.05 and 8.85 kg-f hardness and maximum tensile strength, respectively). The incineration time was 53.27 s in trays with 5% HAp; whereas, in the control trays, the average time was 35.16 s, and they also presented greater thermal stability. It was demonstrated that the incorporation of HAp in the formulation of biodegradable trays reduces their water absorption capacity and improves their thermal and flame-retardant properties.

RESUMEN: Los envases biodegradables son una alternativa sostenible a los envases convencionales de plástico, pero aún presentan desventajas insalvables. Se evaluó el efecto de la incorporación de hidroxiapatita (HAp) en las propiedades físicas, mecánicas, térmicas e ignífugas de los envases biodegradables a base de cáscara de arroz. La HAp se obtuvo a partir de residuos de la industria avícola. Los envases se obtuvieron por termo-prensado utilizando 10%, 15% y 20% de fibra de cascarilla de arroz (FCA) e incorporando 0%, 1%, 3% y 5% de HAp. Se observó una reducción del 118,84% en la absorción de agua en las bandejas con un 5% de HAp en comparación con el control. Las propiedades mecánicas mejoraron en las bandejas con 1% y 5% de HAp (6,05 y 8,85 kg-f de dureza y resistencia máxima a la tracción, respectivamente). El tiempo de incineración fue de 53,27 s en bandejas con 5% de HAp; mientras que, en las bandejas de control, el tiempo medio fue de 35,16 s, además presentaron mayor estabilidad térmica. Se demostró que la incorporación de HAp en la formulación de bandejas biodegradables reduce su capacidad de absorción de agua y mejora sus propiedades térmicas e ignífugas.

Resumen La metionina es uno de los dos aminoácidos que contienen azufre requeridos en la dieta de humanos, otros mamíferos y especies aviares, mientras que la mayoría de la metionina producida es usada como aditivos de alimento animal, especialmente en la producción de ganado y el mercado avícola. En este artículo, se llevó a cabo la evaluación técnico-económica y diseño conceptual de un proceso de producción de dl-metionina de grado alimenticio a escala industrial usando el simulador SuperPro Designer®. La planta fue diseñada para producir 109 t de dl-metionina por año a través de la ruta de la síntesis química. La inversión total de capital y el costo anual de operación de la planta propuesta fueron de USD $ 8,282 millones y USD $ 1,323 millones, respectivamente, mientras que el valor actual neto, la tasa interna de retorno y el periodo de recuperación de la inversión del proyecto fueron de USD $ 4,436 millones, 20,33 % y 4,74 años, respectivamente. Los hallazgos indicaron que el proceso de producción propuesto es factible and rentable para un precio de venta de la dl-metionina de USD $ 35/kg. El modelo de simulación innovador obtenido en este trabajo puede usarse para estudios de optimización posteriores, así como también para incrementar la productividad y rentabilidad de la planta propuesta.

Resumo A metionina é um dos dois aminoácidos contendo enxofre necessário na dieta de humanos, outros mamíferos e espécies aviárias, enquanto a maior parte da metionina produzida é usada como aditivos na alimentação animal, especialmente na produção pecuária e no mercado avícola. Neste artigo foi realizada a avaliação técnico-econômica e o projeto conceitual de um processo de produção de dl-metionina de qualidade alimentar em escala industrial utilizando o simulador SuperPro Designer®. A planta foi projetada para produzir 109 t de dl-metionina por ano por meio de síntese química. O investimento total de capital e o custo operacional anual da planta proposta foram de US$ 8,282 milhões e US$ 1,323 milhões, respectivamente, enquanto o valor presente líquido, a taxa interna de retorno e o período de retorno do projeto da planta proposta foram de US$ 4,436 milhões, 20,33% e 4,74 anos, respectivamente. As descobertas indicaram que o processo de produção proposto é viável e rentável para um preço de venda de dl-metionina de US$ 35/kg. O inovador modelo de simulação obtido neste trabalho poderá ser utilizado para posteriores estudos de optimização, bem como para aumentar a produtividade e lucratividade da planta proposta.

Abstract Methionine is one of the two sulfur-containing amino acids demanded in the diet of humans, other mammals and avian species, while most of the produced methionine is consumed as an animal feed additive, especially in livestock production and the poultry market. In this paper, the techno-economic assessment and conceptual design of an industrial scale, feed grade dl-methionine production process was carried out using SuperPro Designer® simulator. The plant was designed to produce 109 tons of dl-methionine per year through the chemical synthesis route. The total capital investment and annual operating cost of the proposed plant were USD $ 8.282 million and USD $ 1.323 million, respectively, while the net present value, the internal rate of return and payback time of the project were USD $ 4.436 million, 20.33 % and 4.74 years, respectively. The findings indicated that the proposed production process is feasible and profitable for a dl-methionine selling price of USD $ 35/kg. The innovative simulation model obtained in this work could be used for further optimization studies, as well as to increase the productivity and profitability of the proposed plant.