The pre-defense of the doctoral thesis of Neilys González Benítez became a productive scientific session. Photo: Alberto Medina Cruz.
A useful information tool for animal health
The pre-defense of the doctoral thesis of Neilys González Benítez became a productive scientific session. Photo: Alberto Medina Cruz.
This Tuesday, April 11th, 2017, in the rooms of the Rectorate of the University of Informatics Sciences (UCI), took place the official pre-conference act to opt for the scientific degree of Doctor of Science, of the thesis "Model for the Diagnosis of bovine Fasciolosis, "by Ing. Neilys González Benítez, specialist in biostatistics in animal health in the province of Pinar del Río.
Fasciolosis is a parasitic disease caused by the ingestion of contaminated water and short stem plants, among other causes. It occurs mainly in the liver of animals and is transmitted to humans. It causes delayed growth, decreased milk and meat indicators, as well as fertility.
Among the seven investigations presented to defend the Doctorate in Sciences in the UCI in the current year, is that of González Benítez, who is endorsed by nine publications and participation in national and international scientific events.
In her thesis, proposes a computational model useful to veterinary specialists, when making decisions. Since its implementation in the westernmost province of the country, the number of deaths and illnesses of bovine cattle in the territory has decreased by 20%.
Opponents, doctors Arelys Quintero Silverio, a professor at the University of Pinar del Río Hermanos Saíz Montez de Oca, and Nemury Silega Martínez, vice director of the Center for Computerization of Entities Management (CEIGE) at the UCI, acknowledged that the method is novel and pertinent, since the procedure is able to provide information with greater certainty. It demonstrates its relevance and impact, which are relevant for the diagnosis of bovine Fasciolosis.
On the other hand, the members of the court, after indicating their observations, were made available to the thesis to support her during the 90 days available to make the necessary arrangements and defend her doctorate.
Ph.D.. Arturo César Arias Orizondo, president of the court, acknowledged that the thesis has gained in maturity during the three years of the investigation, although there are things to improve, work has progressed. It has applicability not only for animal health, and can contribute economically.
In the conclusions, Ph.D. Vivian Estrada Sentí, one of the tutors and Head of Department of the Postgraduate Training Department at the UCI, acknowledged that the pre-work was productive, and an excellent scientific session, making valuable points that will improve the thesis.
Presentation of doctoral thesis of the specialist from Pinar del Rio.
