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Heat stress in poultry farming: symptoms, prevention and nutrition
Protect your birds from heat stress. Learn the symptoms, prevention and key nutrition to fight heat stress in laying hens and broilers.
Wildfires in Spain 2026: extreme fires, agropastoral impact and animal pathophysiology analysis
The 2026 summer season stands out as one of the most severe periods for wildfires in Spain's recent history. Against an unrelenting backdrop of climate change and global warming, the steady rise in temperatures and the combination of extreme weather conditions —...
African Swine Fever (ASF): outbreak in wild boar and evolution in Catalonia
Epidemiological analysis of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Catalonia: Dispersal dynamics, wildlife control and biosafety protection of the sector Origin, chronology and characterization of the outbreak in Collserola The confirmation of this outbreak of African swine...
Effects of thermal stress on livestock: heat stress
Multidisciplinary analysis of heat stress, bedding degradation, and associated pathological challenges in livestock The extreme weather variations recorded in the Iberian Peninsula so far in 2026 have introduced critical disruptions to the operational and health...
New Royal Decree on Animal Welfare and the Protection of Animals
Technical and Physiological Analysis of Royal Decree 69/2026: Standards on animal welfare and coordination in Spanish livestock farming The publication of the new Royal Decree, known as Royal Decree 69/2026 of February 4, marks a milestone in Spain's livestock policy....
Dairy Cow: Prepartum Nutrition for Gestation and Postpartum Productivity
Strategic Guide to the Pre-Calving Tub: Optimizing Health and Productivity in Dairy CowsIn the modern dairy industry, a farm's profitability is not measured solely by the liters that enter the tank daily, but by the biological efficiency of every ruminant on the farm....
African swine fever in Catalonia: health analysis, introduction hypothesis and economic consequences for the Spanish pig sector
Introduction The origin of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Catalonia at the end of November 2025 has marked a milestone in the recent history of the Spanish pig sector. African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by aAsfivirusof the...
Avian Influenza: Government Orders Confinement of Chickens on Farms
Avian Influenza and Free-range Hens in Spain: Impact of Confinement and Technical Strategies to Mitigate Stress and Its Consequences Introduction The recent reactivation of avian influenza episodes in Europe, particularly in Spain, has forced authorities to ramp up...
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Cattle: Risks and Control
Bovine contagious nodular dermatosis (BCND), internationally known as Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), is a notifiable viral disease that primarily affects cattle and poses a growing threat to European livestock, particularly in Spain and the Catalonia region.
The Role of Environmental Enrichment in Improving Welfare and Zootechnical Performance in Pigs
Animal welfare has been consolidated as a zootechnical pillar in swine production. Physiological alterations resulting from stress, such as immunosuppression or digestive disorders, reduce production rates. In line with new regulations (RD 159/2023) and welfare certifications such as WELFAIR®, environmental enrichment is a proven strategy.
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