36 research outputs found
Indicação geográfica na conservação e agregação de valor ao gado curraleiro da comunidade kalunga
The objective of this study was to show the
importance of geographical indications, as a
strategy of maintaining and aggregating value to
the Curraleiro cattle, and as a basis for future
registration of the denomination of origin Kalunga
Meat of Curraleiro, by the remaining Kalunga qui-
lombo community in Cavalcante situated in the
State of Goiás, Brazil. Recognition of the
denomination of origin Kalunga Meat of Curraleiro,
will make establishment of a modality of sustainable
exploration in the Cerrado possible, as well as
promote preservation of a bovine race well adapted to adverse conditions of this biome, improve their
food availability and increase family income.Este trabalho objetivou mostrar a importância
das indicações geográficas, como estratégia de
conservação e agregação de valor ao gado
Curraleiro e, propor estratégias para o futuro
registro da denominação de origem Carne de
Curraleiro Kalunga, pela comunidade remanescente
de quilombo Kalunga do município de Cavalcante,
Goiás, Brasil. O reconhecimento da denominação
de origem Carne de Curraleiro Kalunga, viabilizará
o estabelecimento de uma modalidade de
exploração sustentável para o Cerrado, com a
preservação de uma raça bovina adaptada as
condições adversas deste bioma e proporcionará
às famílias quilombolas, melhoria na disponibilidade
de alimento e aumento da renda familiar
Serum γ-glutamyltransferase activity as an indicator of chronic liver injury in cattle with no clinical signs
This study aimed to determine the power of the serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma-glutamyltransferasase (GGT) activities and of the albumin and cholesterol dosages for detecting hepatic histopathological injuries. A total of 220 healthy male Nelore cattle that had been extensively bred were evaluated. Blood and liver samples were collected on the day of slaughter for biochemical and histopathological tests. The results showed that the sensitivity to AST, GGT, albumin, and cholesterol tests were respectively 22.4%, 22.4%, 36%, and 37.2%. The specificity of AST, GGT, albumin, and cholesterol tests was respectively 78.8%, 90.4%, 75.6%, and 68.3%. In short, the detection of minor liver injuries through biochemical tests is limited; however, the high specificity of the GGT allows its use as an indicator of hepatic chronic injuries in cattle herds