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Bovine gallstone market: sharp price correction and reshaping of global balances The bovine gallstone market—also known as Calculus bovis or niu huang in Asian pharmacopoeia—has been experiencing a phase of severe correction for several weeks. After a prolonged period...
Marché du calcul biliaire bovin : correction brutale des prix et recomposition des équilibres mondiaux Le marché du calcul biliaire de bovin, aussi appelé Calculus bovis ou niu huang dans la pharmacopée asiatique, traverse depuis plusieurs semaines une phase de...
Bovine Gallstones: A Market in Full Correction – Heading for Stabilization or Another Drop? Bovine gallstones – the famous Calculus bovis or niu huang – make up a market that is tiny in volume but colossal in value. Scraped from the bottom of the gallbladders of a few...
The Market for Bovine Gallstones: China, Latin America and the Question of Stabilisation Bovine gallstones – often referred to as cow bezoar or Calculus bovis / niu huang – are tiny in volume but gigantic in value. Formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts of cattle,...
Global Shifts in the Bovine Gallstone Market Since the summer of 2025, the global market for bovine gallstones has seen a resurgence of interest, driven mainly by new trade agreements between Uruguay, Argentina, and China. These agreements, signed in mid-September...
Marché mondial en mutation des Calculs Biliaires de Bovins Depuis l’été 2025, le marché mondial des calculs biliaires bovins a connu une recrudescence d’intérêt, principalement à cause des nouveaux accords commerciaux entre l’Uruguay, l’Agentine et la Chine. Ces...
Bovine Gallstones Worldwide: Biology, Epidemiology, Supply Chains, and Issues 8) Public Health and Food Safety Issues The stones themselves are inert from an infectious standpoint once dried, but their collection and handling can expose workers to biological risks if...
Sequel to:Bovine gallstones worldwide: biology, epidemiology, production chains and challenges 5) Diagnosis and inspection 5.1. On the farm Ante-mortem diagnosis is rarely undertaken, due to the lack of specific signs. Imaging (transabdominal ultrasound) may reveal a...
3) Global Epidemiology: variation by regions, systems, and breeds 3.1. Prevalence at slaughterSlaughterhouse studies report variable prevalences, often < 5%, but occasionally higher depending on age, production system, and inspection sensitivity. Cull cows (older...
Bovine Gallstones Worldwide: Biology, Epidemiology, Supply Chains, and Key Issues 1) Introduction: What Are We Talking About? Bovine gallstones (or choleliths) are solid concretions formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts. In cattle, they result from the aggregation...