India, with the world’s largest cattle population, is a leading producer of milk, and claims to be self-sufficient for dairy production. However, such an important component nutritional security has been reported adulterated by 68% national food safety agency. This study challenges basic claim self-sufficiency in terms milk production products. A novel model studying presented, which evaluates ...

Abstract Ectoparasitic infestation in dairy cattle, the most common being Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, causes significant loss production. The control of ectoparasites often occurs incorrectly, resulting resistance to active ingredients and residues milk. To understand acaricide use microregion Alfenas, Minas Gerais (Brazil), questionnaires were applied owners 100 farms region selected ...