Herbal Supplement Helps Sheep Handle Transport Stress Better
When sheep are transported long distances, they experience stress that can harm their health and how well they perform. Researchers tested whether a leftover …
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Why Some Zoo Monkeys Stay Slim While Others Gain Weight
Scientists compared weight patterns in two types of zoo primates with very different digestive systems: lemurs and colobine monkeys. Lemurs digest food in …
Read MoreYour Pet's Gut Bacteria: What Science Says About Their Health
Scientists are learning that the tiny bacteria living in your dog's or cat's stomach and intestines play a huge role in keeping them healthy and happy. This …
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 MoreNew Gut Health Helpers for Animals: What You Need to Know
Scientists are excited about new products called postbiotics and parabiotics that could help keep farm animals and pets healthy. Unlike regular probiotics …
Read MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Make Important Vitamins
Scientists discovered that bacteria living in chicken stomachs and intestines can make important vitamins that chickens need to stay healthy. Researchers …
Read MoreHidden Viruses in Pig Guts May Help Bacteria Fight Disease
Scientists discovered over 10,000 viruses living inside bacteria in pig intestines. These viruses, called prophages, are like tiny passengers that have …
Read MoreThe Right Amount of Vitamin E Helps Shrimp Grow Stronger and Healthier
Researchers tested different amounts of vitamin E in shrimp food to find the perfect level for growth and health. Vitamin E is a natural protector that helps …
Read MorePlant Extract Helps Young Rabbits Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether ginkgo leaf extract—a natural plant supplement—could help young rabbits grow better and stay healthier. They fed 80 rabbits either …
Read MoreTiny Zinc Particles Help Chickens Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Scientists tested a new type of super-small zinc particles called nanoparticles to see if they could help farm chickens grow better and live longer. When they …
Read MoreNew Way to Spot Parasite Infections in Goats Using Poop Tests
Researchers studied goats infected with a common parasite called Haemonchus contortus to find new ways to detect infections early. They analyzed fecal samples …
Read MoreNatural Plant Supplements Help Male Rabbits Stay Healthy in Heat
When it gets really hot outside, male rabbits can have trouble with their health and ability to reproduce. Researchers tested whether two natural …
Read MoreVitamin B3 Boosts Egg Quality and Health in Quails
Researchers tested whether adding extra vitamin B3 (niacin) to quail feed could improve egg production and quality. They fed 180 quails different amounts of …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts Could Make Fish Farms Healthier and More Productive
Fish and shrimp farms around the world are looking for ways to keep their animals healthier and grow faster. Scientists have found that two types of special …
Read MoreYeast Protein Helps Sea Cucumbers Fight Disease and Grow Better
Scientists tested a special protein from yeast to see if it could help sea cucumbers stay healthy and grow better. They found that this yeast protein can kill …
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