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Bird flu is an infection caused by the A(H5N1) virus, which belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family and affects all birds (domestic and wild). It has been known for several years that this microorganism can be transmitted from birds to various mammals, including humans, foxes, and sea lions; however, as of March 25, 2......

The laboratory specialists checked the products for compliance with the requirements of TR CU 034/2013 "On the safety of meat and meat products" and TR CU 021/2011 "On the safety of food products". The samples were analyzed for the presence of antibiotics , as well as for the raw material composition (DNA), coliform bacteria, toxic elements, pathogenic microorganisms and other indicators of qualit...

“Disease X” is only a hypothetical threat, but the Russian healthcare system is ready for it, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told RIA Novosti . A number of programs being implemented today, which make it possible, among other things, to strengthen the diagnostic base, form the rapid development of test systems, and monitor morbidity, indicate that there are opportunities,” he said. Accor...

Representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO), in a conversation with Rospotrebnadzor, called statements about the threat of a new pandemic in 2024 unreliable , the agency’s press service told TASS . Earlier, WHO Director General Tedros Ghebreyesus announced the possibility of a new pandemic emerging in May 2......

Statements about “disease X” may be based not on scientific, but on economic grounds, the press service of Rospotrebnadzor said. “The inclusion of 'Disease X' on the Davos agenda and a financially motivated line-up that includes large pharmaceutical companies indicates that the session's dialogue will revolve around increased investment. This is especially beneficial for large pharmaceutical campa...

Thinking about the synthesis of genes, you imagine the modern Lefty, who, with the help of a needle and an electron microscope, rivets small and lively living organisms, or Hollywood monsters from a test tube, which, through an oversight, escaped to freedom. Trained bacteria with synthesized genes, which, by order of our scientists, produce protein substances necessary for medicine, is a much more...

A batch of infected pork was brought to the Urals. The supervisory agency found E. coli in two samples of imported meat. According to the press service of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Sverdlovsk region, a proteus was found in the meat. - This microorganism is found in products and indicates contamination, leading to putrefaction and spoilage. - said the department. - Entotoxins secreted by proteas...

The disease in animals is hyperacute, acute and subacute, and in pigs it is asymptomatic, mainly in a local anginal form. The disease in humans most often manifests itself as an infection of the external integument and is only occasionally complicated by anthrax sepsis: at the same time, a primary generalized infection can also develop, manifesting itself in pulmonary or intestinal forms. The caus...

This day marks the World Soil Day, which emphasizes the importance of soil resources, their role in preserving ecosystems and ensuring food security. The organizer of the event is the Union of Organic Farming. “Russian black soil is more expensive than any oil , any coal, more expensive than gold and iron ores. It contains the age-old inexhaustible Russian wealth!” said the great Russian geologist...

Protein" indicator strips are designed for semi-quantitative determination of protein concentration in aqueous solutions and on surfaces. Proteins are complex high-molecular nitrogen-containing compounds and are part of the cells of all living organisms. They are an important component of the human diet. The main sources of protein are dairy products, meat, eggs, seafood, cereals, legumes, nuts, e...

Indicator strips "NS-Chlor" are designed for semi-quantitative determination of the concentration of free chlorine in aqueous solutions. This test is completely ready to use and does not require additional reagents and equipment. A simple test procedure provides a reliable result in less than one minute. Chlorination of tap water and swimming pools is designed to kill pathogenic and opportunistic ...

Both frozen and fresh meat were infected. Specialists of the regional Rosselkhoznadzor have taken 1,655 samples to detect E. coli since the beginning of 2022. The bacterium was found in 21 of them. - Most of the contaminated products are poultry. Microorganisms were found in both fresh and frozen meat, said the department of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Khabarovsk Territory and the Jewish Autonomo...

In China, 35 patients have been identified with a fever believed to be caused by a new virus that can be transmitted from shrews to humans. A study on the pathogen was published by scientists from Beijing and Singapore in early August in The New England Journal of Medicine. During epidemic surveillance of patients with symptoms of fever in East China, the Langya henipavirus (LayV) virus was detect...

Damate, the largest turkey producer in Russia, is completing the installation of equipment at a new feed mill in the Kolyshleysky district of the Penza region, the company's press service reported. Putting the facility into operation will increase the capacity of fodder production by 70%: from 522 thousand tons to 886 thousand tons. The capacity of the enterprise will be 5......

July 28, Minsk. The National Academy of Sciences is developing technologies for the use of drones in agriculture. Elena Yakimovich, Deputy Director for Research at the Institute for Plant Protection of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, told about this at a press conference, BelTA has learned. “Together with the Chinese-Belarusian enterprise Aviation Technologies and Complexes, our insti...

According to analytical studies, in 2020, more than 160,000 tons of antibiotics were used in the global livestock industry. By 2030, this figure could reach over 200,000 tons. According to official EU statistics, the ratio of antibiotics used in medicine and animal husbandry differs significantly for different countries, but on average, the consumption of antibiotics in medicine is in the lead. MA...

Rospotrebnadzor in Khakassia conducted an inspection of the quality and safety of meat products in the consumer market of the region. Checked 106 objects engaged in the sale of meat. We studied 370 samples of meat products, including those supplied to social institutions. 4859 kg of meat products were checked. As a result of the sale, 1.6 kg of expired sausage were removed. 3 non-standard samples ...

The immunostimulating properties of fructooligosaccharide make it possible to offer this product as a replacement for growth stimulating antibiotics. Increasing the immunity and productivity of farm animals with the help of natural substances is a popular trend amid fears of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Recent studies have shown that immunostimulants such as probiotics and prebiotics can b...

Antibiotics are widely used in agriculture, but if they enter the human body with food, they can lead to the development of bacterial resistance and interfere with the treatment of infections in the future. In which products antibiotics are detected most often and how to protect yourself from their effects, Aleksey Chernyshkov, head of the Rospotrebnadzor Reference Center for monitoring the residu...

This conclusion was reached by Polish scientists after testing the use of butyric acid in various forms. The benefits of butyric acid supplementation in turkey rearing were discussed by scientists from the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, in an article published in the journal Animals 2......

The profession of a forensic medical examiner can both fascinate, attracting all the attention of facts unknown to you, and repel, debunking romantic images with rough reality. In general, as they say, an amateur. And who do we usually represent in this role? A hunched-over man who never parted with a cigarette and made rude jokes? Or a girl, sweet, but if necessary, strict and cold-blooded? Today...

In the Middle Urals, specialists from the Sverdlovsk Reference Center of Rosselkhoznadzor have identified E. coli and Salmonella in dairy and meat products. This was reported on the official website of the department. “In total, the specialists of the department performed 1220 studies. As a result, in 17 samples of dairy products, bacteria of the Escherichia coli group, a high contamination with m...

Often, mastitis in goats begins without obvious symptoms, but as it progresses, it quickly becomes acute. Inflammation, swelling, and pain increase as bacteria enter the mammary gland, causing the lactating goat to drive off the young and kick the owner when milking. Mastitis refers to inflammation of the udder. It is important to detect the problem in time. If the goat's mammary glands suddenly h...

A large batch of low-quality meat was delivered to the power department from Primorsky Krai. Rosselkhoznadzor specialists found violations in the samples. The power structure regularly orders research from the Primorsky Interregional Veterinary Laboratory of products that it is going to feed its employees. The department is interested in the quality of food. Samples were taken from a batch of beef...

A detective story played out on an "overprotected" pig farm after the discovery of an outbreak of African swine fever. The death of animals was hidden for a whole month, and their corpses were buried on the territory of the farm. As the ASN found out, RSHB-Insurance managed to “recapture” most of the billion-dollar claim of Pravdinsky Pig Production in three instances . An attempt to hide the outb...

The meat must be fresh. Only then is it a really valuable and useful product containing many proteins, vitamins and amino acids necessary for a full life. Portal Tomsk.ru with the help of the project "Meat - eat!" told how the Sibagro Tomsk Meat Processing Plant achieves the freshness of its products. Two days for minced meat, three days for pork - these are the maximum shelf life of raw meat even...

German scientists have shown that replacing 20% ​​of beef with artificial meat will reduce deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions by half compared to maintaining current consumption. The study is published in the journal Nature. Researchers from Germany and Sweden modeled various scenarios for the development of the food industry and their impact on climate. The scientists built a computer sim...

The organizers of the shift are the Ural State Agrarian University and the Golden Section Fund for Supporting Talented Children and Youth. From April 16 to April 29, 30 schoolchildren aged 14-17 from Yekaterinburg and the Sverdlovsk region will not only have a rest in the Tavatuy country center, but will also take part in an extensive educational program. The course "Food Biotechnology" is aimed a...

Rabbit farming is gaining popularity around the world as a profitable agricultural enterprise due to the animals' small size, fast growth rate, short gestation period, high fertility, and the ability to use feed and by-products as the main food ingredients. At the same time, additives are needed in intensive rabbit farming to improve animal health, protect against pathogens, as well as increase th...

Scientists from the Altai State Agrarian University (AGAU) and the Scientific Center for Agricultural Biotechnology in the Altai Territory have developed a probiotic preparation to be added to the feed of farm animals, which, against the backdrop of anti-Russian sanctions, will replace imported analogues. This was reported to TASS on Friday in the press service of the university. "The modern appro...