Havana International Fair: Cuba Showcases Innovative Products in the Field of Biotechnology

The International Fair of Havana, inaugurated this week, has served as a platform for promoting Cuban products in the Biotechnology sector, an area that has been generating significant interest in the global market. The Cuban Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology showcased several biotechnological innovations at the event, offering ecological and biodegradable alternatives to conventional technologies. Among other products, "Gavac" was introduced as an immunogen that provides better control over ticks and the infections they cause in cattle. According to Dr. Héctor Machado from the Cuban company Heber Biotec, the formula for Gavac reduces the use of chemical insecticides while lowering the risk of disease transmission by ticks and enhancing the animal's natural ability to respond to infections without increasing its treatment resistance. This product has already been marketed in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, as reported by the Telesur network on its official website. The Cuban biotechnological series also featured a range of nutritional supplements used in aquaculture to enhance larval growth and improve their immune system until they mature, known as Acuabio. Additionally, the eco-friendly insecticide HeberNem was presented at the fair this year. This product effectively eliminates intestinal worms, or nematodes. The International Fair of Havana, one of the most significant trade expos in the Caribbean and the Americas, is taking place this year with new perspectives towards normalizing Cuba-U.S. relations. In this 33rd edition, more than a dozen American companies and enterprises are participating for the first time.