The objective was to evaluate the consumption of goat and sheep meat in the municipality of Olho d'Água - Paraíba. A total of 80 questionnaires containing 12 questions about sex, age, civil status, monthly income, schooling, consumption, reasons for not consuming, frequency of consumption, place of purchase, influence on purchase, preference for type of cut and consumption of “buchada” were applied. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (62,5%), ranging in age from 16 to 30 years (81,25%), monthly income from R$ 260 to 500 (48,75%) and high school complete (37,5%). 62,5% of the interviewees consume goat and sheep, those who do not consume goat/sheep claimed that these meats are greasy (65%), presenting a "rancid". 53% of the interviewees consume sheep and goats weekly. The free market (45,30%) is the main place of purchase The price (45,27%) is the factor that most influences the time of purchase. The cut back (shank) is preferred by the interviewees (39,44%). Regarding “buchada”, 61% of respondents appreciate it while 39% do not like this delicacy. Thus, it can be concluded that goats and sheep are very consumed by the population of Olho d'Água - PB. Incentives should be carried out with the aim of increasing consumption through the dissemination of nutritional quality and the benefit that this product brings to human health.

-This work aimed to evaluate the performance and egg quality of lightweight laying hens supplemented with a high biological value mineral, carbo-amino-phospho-chelates (CAPC), compared with inorganic minerals (sulfates), at different recommended values. A total of 320 Dekalb White hens, between 53 and 77 weeks of age, were distributed in a completely randomized design into two treatments, 10 replicates of 16 birds each. The treatments consisted of a reference diet formulated according to breed manual recommendations, in which one group was supplemented with a trace mineral source, CAPC (Cu, 8.6; Fe, 43.7; Mn, 56.4; Se, 0.34; and Zn, 43.7 mg/kg) and the other with a sulfate source, using the levels recommended in the breed manual (Cu, 8; Fe, 60; Mn, 70; Se, 0.25; and Zn, 60 mg/kg). There was no effect of trace mineral supplementation on egg production variables, feed conversion ratio by mass or by dozen eggs, and eggs per housed bird. However, there was an increase in feed intake and weight and mass of eggs when birds fed diet supplemented with CAPC. Regarding egg quality, CAPC supplementation increased the albumen weight and percentage, shell weight, thickness, and strength, and Haugh unit. The eggs from birds fed CAPC supplementation showed higher levels of iron and zinc when compared with eggs from birds fed the sulfate source diet. Better quality rates were observed in variables related to shelf life for the group that received CAPC. Trace mineral sources and recommendations in the diets of high genetic potential laying hens need to be reassessed and allow us to conclude that totally replacing the sulfate for different recommendations of CAPC in laying hen diets helps to improve quality characteristics as well as the nutritional value of eggs.

RESUMO -O mel possui diferentes propriedades físicas e químicas por ser produzido a partir do néctar das plantas e por isso a sua produção depende da abundância e da qualidade das flores existentes no raio de ação das abelhas. Esse artigo de revisão tem por finalidade agrupar trabalhos referentes a qualidade do mel desde o seu processamento, armazenamento e produto final levando em consideração os parâmetros físico-químicos e microbiológicos preconizados pelos órgãos responsáveis por garantir a segurança dos alimentos. Este conhecimento agrega valor ao produto, sendo uma ferramenta importante na caracterização e rastreabilidade do produto. Palavras-chave: abelhas, alimento, produto apícola.ABSTRACT -Honey has different chemical and physical properties to be produced from the nectar of plants and so their production depends on the abundance and quality of the flowers existing within range of bees. This review article is intended to group work on the quality of honey from its processing, storage and final product taking into account the physico-chemical and microbiological recommended by the agencies responsible for ensuring food safety. This knowledge adds value to the product and is an important tool in the characterization and traceability.

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The production systems of goats are very diversified in Brazil. Animals produced in feedlot systems tend to be located on highly prized land with high potential for agriculture. On the other hand, animals produced under extensive systems are usually located in marginal areas, with poor conditions for agriculture. In this context, caprine production plays a significant socioeconomic role, contributing to the biodiversity of the Caatinga biome, which covers 60% of the Northeast region. The influence of the genotype on the components of live weight and carcass depends on the difference in maturity between the breeds. According to breed aptitude, different values can be found for the carcass composition and the influence of some components of live weight decreases as the breed specializes for meat production. The objective of this review is to explain the main carcass characteristics and qualitative attributes of goat meat.