COLLAGEN EXTRACTION FROM BOVINE HOOF BY THE ACID-BASE METHOD

This article aims to evaluate the extraction of collagen from the hooves of cattle slaughter produced in the municipal bed of Riobamba-Ecuador. It is hypothesized that these residues may be an alternative and sustainable source of collagen for various industrial and biomedical applications. An optimized acid hydrolysis process is used to extract high-quality, high-yield collagen from the hooves of slaughtered cattle. The physicochemical and functional characterization of the extracted collagen was performed. The results confirm that it is possible to take full advantage of animal waste to obtain collagen. In addition, the positive environmental, economic and social implications of this study for the country are discussed. Further research with other types of animals and other extraction techniques is suggested to compare the collagen obtained. Likewise, it is recommended to evaluate the physicochemical and biological properties of the extracted collagen to determine its possible applications in different sectors.