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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.
Extensive livestock farming: prevention of forest fires
The summer of 2025 is leaving a dramatic mark on the Spanish countryside. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense.
Digestive Health in Poultry: A Key Pillar for Profitable and Sustainable Production
Digestive Health in Poultry: A Key Pillar for Profitable and Sustainable ProductionIn the context of modern poultry farming, where productive efficiency and animal welfare are gaining increasing prominence, digestive health is positioned as one of the fundamental...
Main vector-borne diseases: epizootic hemorrhagic disease, bluetongue and other ruminant zoonoses.
Introduction During the summer months, cattle farms in Spain face a significant increase in theincidence of diseases transmitted through vectors, especially blood-sucking insectssuch as mosquitoes (family Culicidae), midges (Ceratopogonidae), stable flies(Stomoxys...
Heat stress in swine: heat stress in pigs and its solutions.
Heat Stress Heat stress in swine is a physiological disruption that occurs when the ambienttemperature and relative humidity exceed the optimal range or "thermoneutral zone" forthese animals, which is between 16°C and 22°C for adults. When the...
How does excess rain and humidity affect the livestock sector?
Introduction The Spanish livestock sector faces a unique climatic scenario: a year marked by abundant rainfall, contrasting with previous drought periods. While this generosity from the sky brings the promise of lush pastures and the revitalization of aquifers, it...
Strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance in animal production: phytobiotics, probiotics and postbiotics as an alternative to antibiotics for intestinal health.
Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis where microorganisms are evolving to resist treatment.
Rehydration in cows during postpartum: how to avoid dehydration in newly calved cows
The postpartum period in dairy cows represents a multifaceted challenge involving complex physiological adjustments and high metabolic demand.
The importance of animal welfare in modern and ethical livestock farming
Introduction In recent years, animal welfare has gone from being a marginal concern to become a fundamental pillar of modern animal husbandry. This paradigm shift not only responds to a growing ethical awareness in society, but has also proven to be a key factor for...
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