How to Pick Better Pig Feed from Bakery Leftovers
Scientists studied how young pigs digest different types of leftover bakery products to help farmers choose the best feed. They tested four different bakery …
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The Right Balance of Minerals Helps Pigs Stay Healthy on Low-Protein Diets
Scientists studied how the balance of minerals (like sodium, potassium, and chloride) affects pig health when they eat less protein. They tested 144 growing …
Read MoreWhat Pigs Eat Changes Their Fat—And It Matters for Meat Quality
Researchers studied how changing one ingredient in pig feed affects the type of fat that builds up in their bodies. They fed 960 pigs two different diets for …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Could Help Animals Absorb More Nutrients from Grain
Grains like wheat and rice contain a compound called phytic acid that blocks animals from absorbing important minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc. Scientists …
Read MoreHow Cows' Gut Bacteria Change When They Eat Different Food
Scientists studied what happens inside cows' stomachs when they switch to eating different types of food. They looked at the tiny bacteria living in the cows' …
Read MoreNew Plant Feed Boosts Milk Production in Dairy Cows
Researchers tested whether a plant called goji berry branches could replace traditional alfalfa hay in dairy cow feed. They studied 45 cows over 75 days, …
Read MoreHow a Special Fat Helps Cows Make Creamier Milk
Scientists discovered how a type of fat called oleic acid helps dairy cows produce milk with more fat in it. The research shows that oleic acid works by …
Read MoreTiny Algae Could Be the Future of Animal Feed and Health
Scientists are exploring how microalgae—tiny organisms that grow in water—could help farm animals stay healthier and grow better. These microscopic plants are …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound Helps Sheep Digest Food Better
Scientists studied how a natural plant compound called resveratrol affects the tiny organisms living in sheep's stomachs. These microorganisms help sheep break …
Read MoreSoy Protein Helps Baby Donkeys Grow Faster and Stronger
Researchers tested whether soybean meal could replace expensive milk-based proteins in feed for young donkeys. They fed 42 baby donkeys different types of …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a special type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GX17 that could help animals stay healthy. This bacteria was …
Read MoreTurning Farm Waste Into Healthy Animal Feed
Farmers produce lots of leftover plant material that usually gets thrown away. Scientists are finding ways to transform these agricultural byproducts into …
Read MorePig Manure-Grown Algae Is Safe to Eat, New Study Shows
Scientists tested whether a type of algae called Chlorella fusca could be safely grown using nutrients from pig manure. This matters because it could be an …
Read MoreNew Shorter Corn Could Help Dairy Cows Produce More Milk
Researchers tested a new type of corn silage (animal feed) made from shorter corn plants to see if it would help dairy cows produce more milk. They compared …
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