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Biogeography and genetic diversity of freshwater diatoms: The potential of large combined rbcL metabarcoding datasets
(Science of The Total Environment, 2025-02-08)Aiming to gain a general picture of rbcL diversity within freshwater diatom species, this study assembles and analyzes multiple metabarcoding datasets spanning various geographical regions. From these ... -
Welfare of horses at slaughter
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-28)The objective of this Scientific Opinion is to assess the hazards and welfare consequences associated with the slaughter of horses for human consumption. The entire slaughter procedure, from arrival at ... -
Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotranspiration model
(Agricultural Water Management, 2025-02-08)In Mediterranean regions, climate change is leading to reduced precipitation, along with more frequent and severe droughts, and prolonged periods of water scarcity. In this context, as reservoir levels ... -
A methodology for the realistic assessment of 3D point clouds of fruit trees in full 3D context
(Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2025-02-09)The aim of this paper is to address the lack of standard methodologies for the assessment of 3D point clouds. We present a methodology to realistically assess the accuracy of 3D point clouds, enabling ... -
Impact of industrial shelling and blanching on almond kernel integrity and color
(LWT - Food Science and Technology, 2025-02-01)Spanish almond industry expressed concerns over increasing kernel breakage during processing, particularly with the new almond cultivars introduced since 2005. This research aimed to (i) evaluate kernel ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 4 (fresh-cut FVH process water management plan)
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 3 (Fresh-whole FVH process water management plan)
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)Water used in post-harvest handling and processing operations is an important risk factor for microbiological cross-contamination of fruits, vegetables and herbs (FVH). Industrial data indicated that ... -
Microbiological hazards associated with the use of water in the post-harvest handling and processing operations of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH). Part 2 – A dynamic mass balance model for handling and processing operations in ffFVH using water
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-30)A dynamic mass balance model was developed to simulate contamination dynamics in the process water of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables and herbs (ffFVH) during processing and handling operations. The ... -
Welfare of horses during killing for purposes other than slaughter
(EFSA Journal, 2025-01-28)Horses of different ages may have to be killed on-farm for purposes other than slaughter (where slaughter is defined as killing for human consumption) either individually (i.e. on-farm killing of ... -
Mezcal Characterization Through Sensory and Volatile Analyses
(Foods, 2025-01-26)Mezcal is a traditional beverage with relevant cultural and economic importance in Mexico, with different Protected Designation of Origin locations. This study focuses on creating a sensory lexicon ... -
Phylogenetic analysis of Mycobacterium caprae highlights past and present epidemiological links at the Iberian Peninsula scale
(Microbes and Infection, 2024-08-22)Mycobacterium caprae is linked to regular outbreaks of tuberculosis (TB) in geographically distinct caprine populations across Europe, namely Iberia where this ecovar may represent up to 8% of total ... -
Insights into genetic determinants of piglet survival during a PRRSV outbreak
(Veterinary Research, 2024-12-18)Breeding animals to produce more robust and disease-resistant pig populations becomes a complementary strategy to the more conventional methods of biosecurity and vaccination. The objective of this study ... -
Unravelling large-scale patterns and drivers of biodiversity in dry rivers
(Nature Communications, 2024-08-22)More than half of the world’s rivers dry up periodically, but our understanding of the biological communities in dry riverbeds remains limited. Specifically, the roles of dispersal, environmental filtering ... -
Streptococcus suis infection on European farms is associated with an altered tonsil microbiome and resistome
(Microbial Genomics, 2024-12-19)Streptococcus suis is a Gram-positive opportunistic pathogen causing systemic disease in piglets around weaning age. The factors predisposing to disease are not known. We hypothesized that the tonsillar ... -
A case report of porcine circovirus 3 (PCV3) reproductive disease in Iberian semi-outdoor reared sows
(Porcine Health Management, 2024-11-21)Background Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV3) is a recently discovered swine pathogen associated with reproductive disease. To date, clinical problems linked to PCV3 have been described in intensive rearing ... -
A dynamic framework for calculating the biomass of fattening pigs with an application in estimating the burden of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome in the Netherlands
(Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2024-11-17)Gaining insight into the size and composition of national pig populations can support decisions on disease control, welfare, and environmental sustainability. However, if one needs to draw meaningful ... -
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in domestic goats in Southern Spain
(Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2024-04-09)Tuberculosis (TB) is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by bacteria belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC), which can affect a wide variety of domestic and wild animal species. ... -
SARS-CoV-2 in Captive Nonhuman Primates, Spain, 2020–2023
(Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2024-05-14)We conducted a serologic and molecular study to assess exposure of captive nonhuman primates (NHPs) to SARS-CoV-2 in Spain during the 2020–2023 COVID-19 pandemic. We found limited exposure of NHPs to ... -
Evolution of Sow Productivity and Evaluation Parameters: Spanish Farms as a Benchmark
(Veterinary Sciences, 2024-12-06)This study examines the global evolution of sow productivity, with a particular focus on Spain. The analysis is based on key performance metrics such as piglets weaned per sow per year (PWSY), prolificacy, ... -
Automated age grading of female Culex pipiens by an optical sensor system coupled to a mosquito trap
(Parasites and Vectors, 2024-12-18)Background The age distribution of a mosquito population is a major determinant of its vectorial capacity. To contribute to disease transmission, a competent mosquito vector, carrying a pathogen, must ...