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Fish consumption on the Amazon: a review of biodiversity, hydropower and food security issues

Braz. j. biol; 79 (2), 2019
Abstract The lack of knowledge about the majority of fish species harvested in Amazonian small-scale fisheries, in association with impacts from hydroelectric power plants, may lead to biodiversity loss and a decrease in the protein food supply for riverine Amazonians. This study uses existing datasets ...

In vitro resistance of Enterobacter cloacae isolated from fresh seafood to colistin

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Enterobacter cloacae is a clinically important bacterium from the Enterobacteriaceae family. This study evaluated resistance of E. cloacae strains from fish (n=14) and shrimp (n=9) to colistin. METHODS: Biochemical identification and antimicrobial susceptibility tests were carrie...

Alimentos microencapsulados para el cultivo de larvas de pejelagarto (Atractosteus tropicus)

Rev. biol. trop; 66 (3), 2018
Resumen El pejelagarto es una especie importante para la acuicultura en el sureste de México. Se han realizado varios estudios sobre nutrición y fisiología digestiva; sin embargo, el uso de microcápsulas para la alimentación de larvas que permitan mejorar el crecimiento y la supervivencia no ha sido...

Doenças parasitárias associadas ao consumo de pescado no brasil: incidência e epidemiologia
Parasitic diseases associated with fish consumption in Brazil: incidence and epidemiology

Hig. aliment; 31 (270/271), 2017
A ocorrência de doenças parasitárias associadas ao consumo de pescado no Brasil geralmente passa desapercebida devido à baixa gravidade de seus sintomas e ao seu pouco conhecimento pelos médicos, inspetores sanitários e consumidores. Mais além, seu estudo é dificultado pela não obrigatoriedade d...

Assessment of essential elements and chemical contaminants in thirteen fish species from the Bay Aratu, Bahia, Brasil

Braz. j. biol; 76 (4), 2016
Abstract Concentrations of ten elements (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V and Zn) were determinate in muscle tissues of 13 fish species from Aratu Bay, Bahia, Brazil by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry. The accuracy and precision of our results were checked by using two certified...

Automatic feeders for Nile tilapia raised in cages: productive performance at high feeding frequencies and different rates

The main goal of modern intensive fish farms should be to increase productivity at a low cost. The automation of fish feeding plays an important role in this scenario since it may improve feed efficiency and reduce organic waste emissions. The aim of this experiment was to provide basic information for t...

Qualidade higienicossanitária de sushis e sashimis comercializados em restaurantes orientais de Balneário Camboriú, SC
Hygienic sanitary quality of sushi and sashimi sold in oriental restaurants Camboriu, SC

Hig. aliment; 30 (252/253), 2016
A cozinha oriental com ênfase ao sushi e sashimi vem se destacando mundialmente. Em função destas preparações serem manipuladas e servidas cruas, existe um grande risco de contaminação. Sendo assim, os estabelecimentos devem seguir um rígido controle de qualidade. O presente estudo avaliou a qual...

Florecimientos algales nocivos producidos por Pyrodinium bahamense en Oaxaca, México (2009-2010)

Salud pública Méx; 57 (4), 2015
Objetivo. Monitorear el dinoflagelado Pyrodinium bahamense y sus toxinas en ostión de roca Striostrea prismatica en Santiago Astata y en Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, de septiembre de 2009 a junio de 2010. Material y métodos. Se analizó mensualmente la abundancia de Pyrodinium bahamense mediante el métod...