Studies on Nutritional Management of Transition cows

The term “transition” comprises the various important physiological, metabolic and nutritional changes occurring in this time period. It is a turning point in the productive cycle of the cattle from one lactation to the next. These changes with their management are of great significance are closely associated to lactation performance, nutritional status, postpartum diseases and reproductive performance, which directly or indirectly affect profitability.

The Influence and Benefits of Technology as a Strategy in Organizations

The article presents a description of “The Influence and Benefits of Technology as a Strategy in Organizations.” Technology is considered as a competitive advantage, which allows organizations to benefit, this technology means that these companies can maintain themselves and acquire a position interesting within the market, now organizations are interested in the acquisition of technology, this acquisition takes value because of the economic importance that can come from having the best technology within the organization. The document presents information about technology as a key strategy, which can help companies to create a competitive advantage within the market.

Chemical Characterizaction Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis) Seed: Oleaginosa Promising From the Colombian Amazon

The physical and chemical characterization of the oil and almond from sacha inchi seed (Plukenetia volubilis), grown in the Guamuez Valley, Department of Putumayo, Colombia was conducted. The whole almond and free fats free from sacha inchi has a high content of oil, protein and essential amino acids, except lysine and tryptophan. The oil extracted from sacha inchi possesses a high degree of unsaturation, rich in essential fatty acids α-linolenic and linoleic, also contains -carotene and vitamin E. Additionally, the physical properties of density, refractive index, viscosity, iodine index and saponification of sacha inchi oil were measured.