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View article: Integrated Approach for Biomass Conversion Using Thermochemical and Biochemical Reactions: A Mini-Review
Integrated Approach for Biomass Conversion Using Thermochemical and Biochemical Reactions: A Mini-Review Open
This review focuses on the integration of thermochemical and biochemical processes as a transformative approach to biomass conversion. By combining technologies such as anaerobic digestion, hydrothermal liquefaction, pyrolysis, and syngas …
View article: The EE-Classifier: A classification method for functional data based on extremality indexes
The EE-Classifier: A classification method for functional data based on extremality indexes Open
Functional data analysis has gained significant attention due to its wide applicability. This research explores the extension of statistical analysis methods for functional data, with a primary focus on supervised classification techniques…
View article: Detection and quantification by molecular techniques of early infection by Lawsonia intracellularis in suckling piglets
Detection and quantification by molecular techniques of early infection by Lawsonia intracellularis in suckling piglets Open
Background Lawsonia intracellularis is the causative agent of Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy (PPE), one of the most prevalent pig enteric diseases worldwide, but with sparse information about early infections in suckling piglets in the …
View article: Detection and quantification by molecular techniques of early infection by Lawsonia intracellularis in suckling piglets.
Detection and quantification by molecular techniques of early infection by Lawsonia intracellularis in suckling piglets. Open
Background Lawsonia intracellularis is the causative agent of Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy (PPE), one of the most prevalent pig enteric diseases worldwide, but with sparse information about role of sows and suckling piglets as a sourc…
View article: Salmonella Control in Swine: A Thoughtful Discussion of the Pre- and Post-Harvest Control Approaches in Industrialized Countries
Salmonella Control in Swine: A Thoughtful Discussion of the Pre- and Post-Harvest Control Approaches in Industrialized Countries Open
Pork is among the major sources of human salmonellosis in developed countries. Since the 1990s, different surveys and cross-sectional studies, both national and international (i.e., the baseline studies performed in the European Union), ha…
View article: Detection and genetic characterization of enteric viruses in diarrhoea outbreaks from swine farms in Spain
Detection and genetic characterization of enteric viruses in diarrhoea outbreaks from swine farms in Spain Open
Background: The aim of this work was to study the prevalence and distribution of Porcine astrovirus (PAstV), Porcine kobuvirus (PKoV), Porcine torovirus (PToV), Mammalian orthoreovirus (MRV) and Porcine mastadenovirus (PAdV) as well as the…
View article: Prevalence of Eucoleus garfiai in Wild Boars Hunted at Different Altitudes in the Campania and Latium Regions (Italy)
Prevalence of Eucoleus garfiai in Wild Boars Hunted at Different Altitudes in the Campania and Latium Regions (Italy) Open
Recent reports of Eucoleus garfiai in wild boars in southern Italy have highlighted the need for collecting epidemiological data on the presence of this parasite and understanding the role of possible interactions between wild boars, E. ga…
View article: Intralaboratory Validation of a Kinetic Turbidimetric Assay Based on Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) for Assessing Endotoxin Activity in Cow Milk
Intralaboratory Validation of a Kinetic Turbidimetric Assay Based on Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) for Assessing Endotoxin Activity in Cow Milk Open
Mastitis, one of the most common diseases in dairy cattle, causes severe losses in the dairy sector worldwide and affects animal welfare. The disease is characterized by an inflammatory reaction of the mammary gland and is mainly caused by…
View article: Characterization and cross‐protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants
Characterization and cross‐protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants Open
The aim of this study was to characterize the infection of weaned pigs with swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) - a chimeric virus most likely originated from a recombination event between porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) and transmis…
View article: In vitro evaluation of gentamicin activity against Spanish field isolates of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
In vitro evaluation of gentamicin activity against Spanish field isolates of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae Open
Background: The treatment of swine dysentery (SD) has become constrained in recent years due to the limited availability of effective drugs combined with a rise in antimicrobial resistance. Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, is auth…
View article: Characterization and cross-protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants.
Characterization and cross-protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants. Open
Global emergence and re-emergence of Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), an Alphacoronavirus which causes a highly contagious enteric disease, have led to several studies addressing its variability. The aim of this study was to charact…
View article: <i>In vitro</i> activity of essential oils against microbial isolates from otitis externa cases in dogs
<i>In vitro</i> activity of essential oils against microbial isolates from otitis externa cases in dogs Open
Despite the number of studies focused on the potential use of essential oils (EOs) as an alternative to conventional treatments of canine external otitis, there is controversy about their antimicrobial activity which could be explained by …
View article: Role of Rapid Antigen Testing in Population-Based SARS-CoV-2 Screening
Role of Rapid Antigen Testing in Population-Based SARS-CoV-2 Screening Open
This study evaluates a population-based screening of asymptomatic people, using a rapid antigen diagnostic test (RADT), in areas of high transmission. To detect sources of SARS-CoV-2 infection, nasopharyngeal samples were taken and were te…
View article: Comparing the Effect of Different Antibiotics in Frozen-Thawed Ram Sperm: Is It Possible to Avoid Their Addition?
Comparing the Effect of Different Antibiotics in Frozen-Thawed Ram Sperm: Is It Possible to Avoid Their Addition? Open
It is crucial to perform a deep study about the most extensively used antibiotics in sperm extenders. Most of the protocols and concentrations used in ram are direct extrapolations from other species. It is important to establish species-s…
View article: Management Models Applied to the Human-Wolf Conflict in Agro-Forestry-Pastoral Territories of Two Italian Protected Areas and One Spanish Game Area
Management Models Applied to the Human-Wolf Conflict in Agro-Forestry-Pastoral Territories of Two Italian Protected Areas and One Spanish Game Area Open
Our work shows that, despite the persistence of persecutory actions, conservation activity has proved successful for the return of numerous wild mammals to different habitats, including the wolf. The human-wolf conflict is still described …
View article: In vitro Assessment of Antiviral Effect of Natural Compounds on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Coronavirus
In vitro Assessment of Antiviral Effect of Natural Compounds on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Coronavirus Open
Organic acid and essential oils (EOs), well-known antimicrobials, could also possess antiviral activity, a characteristic which has not been completely addressed up to now. In this study, the effect of two organic acids (formic acid and so…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. is influenced by production system, antimicrobial use, and biosecurity measures on Spanish pig farms
Antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. is influenced by production system, antimicrobial use, and biosecurity measures on Spanish pig farms Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat consequence of antimicrobial use (AMU) in human and animal medicine. In food-producing animals factors such as management, husbandry or biosecurity may impact AMU. …
View article: Detection and Genetic Diversity of Porcine Coronavirus Involved in Diarrhea Outbreaks in Spain
Detection and Genetic Diversity of Porcine Coronavirus Involved in Diarrhea Outbreaks in Spain Open
Porcine enteric coronaviruses include some of the most relevant viral pathogens to the swine industry such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) or porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) as well as several recently identifi…
View article: The first wave of the Spanish COVID-19 epidemic was associated with early introductions and fast spread of a dominating genetic variant
The first wave of the Spanish COVID-19 epidemic was associated with early introductions and fast spread of a dominating genetic variant Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world since the beginning of 2020. Spain is among the European countries with the highest incidence of the disease during the first pandemic wave. We established a multidisciplinar consortium to monitor…
View article: Effect of antimicrobial use and production system on <i>Campylobacter</i> spp., <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. and <i>Salmonella</i> spp. resistance in Spanish swine: A cross‐sectional study
Effect of antimicrobial use and production system on <i>Campylobacter</i> spp., <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. and <i>Salmonella</i> spp. resistance in Spanish swine: A cross‐sectional study Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health threat; hence, current trends tend to reduce antimicrobial use in food‐producing animals and to monitor resistance in primary production. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of an…
View article: In-depth in vitro Evaluation of the Activity and Mechanisms of Action of Organic Acids and Essential Oils Against Swine Enteropathogenic Bacteria
In-depth in vitro Evaluation of the Activity and Mechanisms of Action of Organic Acids and Essential Oils Against Swine Enteropathogenic Bacteria Open
Alternative antimicrobials require a deep understanding of their action mechanisms by in vitro assays which support science-based field use. This study focuses on the characterization of bactericidal mechanisms of potential antimicrobial c…