Aquaculture in Brazil probably started in the 17th century, during the Dutch occupation of the
northeastern region. Currently, this activity can be divided into five main sectors, defined by …

World population growth demands an accelerated increase in food production especially
that of animal origin. One of the main global challenges is to couple such a production with …

Abstract Between 2000-2020, more than ten new populations of the invasive American
bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) have been reported in the southern cone of South …

Skin microbiota play an important role in skin barrier function and are associated with host
health. The study of the skin microbiota is beneficial for managing disease with skin …

Objective In 2021, an outbreak of an infectious disease characterized by torticollis, cataracts,
and neurological disorders caused massive mortality in farmed American bullfrogs Rana …

The present study aimed to evaluate productive performance and welfare of bullfrog
(Lithobates catesbeianus) in two production systems, semi-flooded and flooded, during the …

Stunning before slaughter should promote the induction and permanence of the animals in a
state of unconsciousness to avoid or minimize stress. In bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) …

Bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) are amphibians with high economic value, but in recent years,
bullfrog farming has encountered serious threats of bacterial diseases, and the “bullfrog …

Abstract The American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus is a well-known invasive alien
species recorded in over 40 countries and islands. It is necessary to elucidate their seasonal …

Due to increasing demand of ingredients of animal origin, studies on the availability of
nutrients in ingredients of plant origin are worthy in carnivorous species including bullfrog …