HÉCTOR ARGÜELLO RODRÍGUEZ

HÉCTOR ARGÜELLO RODRÍGUEZ is a Professor at the Universidad de León, affiliated with the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Animal Health department. His research focuses on swine diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and microbiome interactions in livestock.

Education

• PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Universidad de León (2013), thesis: Salmonelosis porcina en España: factores de riesgo en reproductores, estrategias de control en cerdos de cebo y la importancia del sacrificio

Research Interests

Dr. Argüello's work addresses critical issues in veterinary medicine, including:

• Antimicrobial resistance dynamics in swine production
• Gut microbiome interactions with pathogens
• Epidemiology of swine enteric viruses
• Alternatives to in-feed antibiotics and zinc oxide
• Salmonella control strategies in pork supply chains

Scientific Contributions

His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a focus on:

• Microbiome changes linked to swine diseases (Brachyspira hyodysenteriae, Lawsonia intracellularis)
• Impact of feed additives on antimicrobial resistance
• Emerging viral pathogens in pig populations
• Food safety interventions at slaughterhouses