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Item type:Publication, Systematic multi-year surveillance of honey compliance and fraud in North Macedonia, 2020–2024(Springer Nature, 2026-02-20); ; Trajkovska Melita J.Honey adulteration represents a significant food safety and economic concern globally, yet comprehensive data from North Macedonia remains lacking. This study evaluated 538 honey samples (391 domestic, 147 imported) collected between 2020 and 2024 for compliance with national and EU quality standards. Overall, 9.48% of samples failed at least one quality parameter, with domestic honey showing higher non-compliance (12.53%) than imported (1.4%). The primary causes of non-compliance were elevated hydroxymethylfurfural (64.7%) and reduced diastase activity (43.1%), indicating heat-related exposure. Among 16 samples failing C4 sugar analysis, 7 (43.8%) met all other regulatory requirements, suggesting sophisticated adulteration methods that evade routine testing. Statistical analysis revealed very strong associations between heat-related parameters. Temporal analysis showed declining overall non-compliance but increasing prevalence of diastase-related failures. These findings, representing the first systematic assessment of honey adulteration in North Macedonia, indicate that while basic market surveillance appears effective, current testing protocols may miss economically motivated adulteration. Implementation of routine C4 sugar analysis, particularly for samples passing conventional parameters, is essential for comprehensive fraud detection and consumer protection. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The impact of the mineral zeolite on feed conversion and mortality rate on commercially grown rainbow trout(Institute of Animal and Fishery Science, 2025-11-10) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, RADIONUCLIDES IN THE FOOD CHAIN: FOCUS ON ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD(Goce Delchev University - Shtip, 2025-12-31); ; ; The paper presents an analytical overview of the occurrence, movement, and accumulation of both natural and anthropogenic radionuclides in food of animal origin. The research encompasses the main pathways through which these substances enter animal organisms, together with the environmental and agricultural factors influencing their distribution in soil, vegetation, and animal tissues such as meat, milk, eggs, and fish during the period 1989 to 2025. The review was conducted based on a literature search performed in the Elsevier, Hinari, PubMed, and other relevant scientific databases. The study focuses on isotopes including uranium-238, thorium-232, potassium-40, cesium-137, and strontium-90 as key indicators of naturally occurring and technologically induced radioactivity within the biosphere. The analysis demonstrates the interconnection between geological, climatic, and agricultural conditions that determine the levels and variability of radionuclides in animal-derived food. It was established that radionuclide concentrations in North Macedonia fall within internationally accepted limits and correspond with values observed in other European countries. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring of both natural and anthropogenic sources of radioactivity to enable timely detection of fluctuations in radiological balance and to ensure the long-term safety of food and public health protection.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Genetic characterisation of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato infecting ruminants in the Republic of North Macedonia(2025-12); ; - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Sand fly-associated phlebovirus with evidence of neutralizing antibodies in humans and dogs in Kosovo(Informa UK Limited, 2026-01) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Performances of oxygenation devices on trout farms in Republic of Serbia, Republic of North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina(Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES), 2025); <jats:p>Dissolved oxygen is universally recognized as the most decisive limiting factor in intensive trout aquaculture, exerting profound effects not only on production efficiency but also on fish welfare, physiological stability, immune competence, and the capacity to resist disease. When oxygen levels fall below optimal thresholds, trout are exposed to chronic stress, impaired metabolic processes, reduced feed intake, and a heightened susceptibility to pathogens, all of which compromise both productivity and sustainability. To counter these risks, water oxygenation—defined as the technological process of enriching aquaculture water with pure oxygen—has become an indispensable intervention for modern trout farming. In Republic of Serbia and Republic of North Macedonia, oxygenation systems have been continuously applied for more than two decades, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina their use has been established for over ten years, collectively enabling production intensification, seasonal stability, and improved economic outcomes. This study explores the diversity of oxygenation technologies currently employed, ranging from diffuser systems and low‑head oxygenators to pressurized tanks and devices with rotating mechanical components. Particular emphasis is placed on their operational principles, efficiency parameters, and exploitation characteristics, with attention to how these technologies are adapted to the specific environmental conditions and management practices of rainbow trout farms in the region.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Stats of fisheries and disease control in the Republic of North Macedonia in the erly 21th centery(Balkan Scientific Association of Agricultural Economists, 2022-07-30); This review aims to show the current state of fisheries in the Republic of Northern Macedonia as well as the strategy for the prevention and control of World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) notifiable diseases in aquaculture in order to comply with European legislation. At the moment, Macedonia produces about 1,700 tons, which dominates the production of trout with 63% and carp with about 29% of the total production. This sector has had a constant. Positive growth in recent years, attracting new investors, especially in cold-water aquaculture. Although the consummation of 5 kg per capita of fish is modest, domestic production does not satisfy their needs, so the market is supplemented with fish imports. One of the conditions for this sector to continue to grow at such a pace is to limit losses in aquaculture production. The most serious limitation that serious producers deal with is the appearance of infectious diseases. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, HONEY BEE HEALTH STATUS IN BULGARIA AND MACEDONIA, EVALUATION OF RISK(Institute of Knowledge Management, Skopje, 2017-03-31); ; Valchovski PetarAbstract: Today it is well known that beekeeping occupies one of the most important stakes in global agriculture.Besides the obvious contribution to the receipt of bee products (honey, pollen, wax, propolis and etc.), bees are one of the most effective natural pollinators of a wide variety of wild flora and crops. This activity led to thepreservation of biodiversity and improving the balance of the ecosystem. In the world as a whole the total economicvalue of pollination and bee products from beehives worth over 150 million euros a year (Gallai et al., 2008). To besuccessful this activity is particularly important to their health status. The mysterious mass extinction of bees, for which destroyed about a third of bee colonies every year since 2006, may be due in addition to the well-known Paenobacillus larvae and P. alvei, nosema, also of not a harmless part of viruses. Recent studies show an increase in mortality in winter, the 2016 and 2017, the and led to concerns about the continuation of the downward trend of bee population. We made a risk analysis of economically significant diseases in bees in Bulgaria and Macedonia. We believe that such analyzes have been made ahead of time for them this presents various issues related to the changed picture of the health of bees. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Antioxidant Potential of Pollen Polyphenols in Mitigating Environmental Stress in Honeybees (Apis mellifera)(MDPI AG, 2025-09-05) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-/AmpC-Producing Escherichia coli and Associated Risk Factors in Shelter Dogs: A Baseline Study in North Macedonia(MDPI AG, 2025-09-17)