Special Supplement Helps Lambs Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two types of a chemical called alpha-ketoglutarate could help young lambs grow better. They fed one group of lambs a regular diet, …
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New Supplement Cuts Cow Methane by 27% Without Hurting Growth
Scientists tested a new feed additive called 3-NOP in cattle to see if it could reduce methane gas emissions—a major contributor to climate change. They gave …
Read MoreCan Chestnut Extract Help Chickens Digest Food Better?
Researchers tested whether adding chestnut tannin extract to chicken feed could improve how well the birds digest their food and use fat for energy. They fed …
Read MoreCan a Special Plant Help Lambs Grow Better and Tastier?
Researchers wanted to see if adding a plant called Tithonia diversifolia to lamb feed would help the animals grow better and produce better meat. They fed 20 …
Read MoreCan a Natural Supplement Help Young Sheep Stay Healthy?
Researchers tested whether a natural substance called humic acid could help young lambs stay healthier and grow better. They gave one group of lambs regular …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Help Sick Calves Fight Off Harmful Germs
Researchers found that giving calves a special mix of helpful bacteria (called probiotics) can treat diarrhea caused by harmful E. coli germs without using …
Read MoreLow-Quality Soy in Pig Feed Slows Growth and Worsens Illness
Researchers studied how a natural protein found in soybeans affects young pigs' health and growth. They tested three different levels of this soybean protein …
Read MoreGoats Grazing in Old Rice Fields vs. Pens: Which Grows Better?
Researchers compared goats that ate grass in abandoned rice fields with goats kept in pens and fed hay and grain. Both groups of goats grew similarly well …
Read MoreWhy Clean Pig Farms Matter More Than Special Vitamins
Scientists studied how different living conditions and special nutrients affect the bacteria in pig stomachs. They gave some pigs a clean, healthy environment …
Read MoreWhy Your Farm Animals' Gut Bacteria Matter for Stopping Diarrhea
Scientists reviewed research about the tiny organisms living in farm animals' stomachs and how they affect diarrhea. Your animals have trillions of bacteria …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Chickens Fight Respiratory Virus
Scientists studied how a special form of vitamin D affects chicken cells infected with a common respiratory virus. They found that when cells were treated with …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotics Help Cows Digest Food Better
Scientists tested a new type of probiotic (helpful bacteria) designed to survive in a cow's stomach and help with digestion. They used two different testing …
Read MoreLiquid Whey Helps Pigs Grow Faster and Have Healthier Guts
Scientists tested whether liquid whey, a leftover product from cheese and yogurt making, could help pigs grow better and have healthier digestive systems. They …
Read MoreSpecial Mineral Helps Chickens Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether a natural mineral called zeolite could improve the health of chickens raised for meat. They fed 240 baby chicks different amounts of …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Young Minks Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) could help young female minks grow better and stay healthier. They fed 96 …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast Supplement Helps Chickens Fight Food Poisoning
Researchers tested whether adding yeast-based supplements to chicken feed could help protect birds from Salmonella, a common food-poisoning bacteria. They …
Read MoreHow Selenium Helps Goats and Sheep Make Healthy Blood
Selenium is a tiny but important nutrient that helps goats and sheep stay healthy in many ways. Scientists have been studying how selenium affects blood cell …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Eat Less and Stay Healthy
Scientists studied 650 chickens to understand why some birds can eat less food while staying just as healthy and productive as others. By looking at the …
Read MoreHealthy Gut Bugs Help Farm Animals Grow Stronger
Scientists reviewed how special supplements called probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics can improve the health of farm animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. …
Read MoreA Water Plant That Could Feed More Animals for Less Money
Scientists are looking at a fast-growing water plant called Azolla pinnata as a cheaper way to feed farm animals. This plant has about as much protein as …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels Change During Camel Pregnancy
Researchers studied how vitamin D levels change in pregnant camels and how a camel's body weight affects these levels. They measured vitamin D in female camels …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Pregnant Goats Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two natural substances—selenium (a mineral) and anthocyanins (colorful plant compounds from purple corn)—could improve the …
Read MorePlant Extract Cuts Cow Burps: Finding the Right Dose
Cows produce methane gas (like burps) during digestion, which wastes food energy and harms the environment. Scientists tested a plant-based extract containing …
Read MoreNew Iron Supplement Works Better in Young Pigs
Scientists tested a new type of iron supplement in young pigs to see if it worked better than regular iron. They gave one group of pigs regular iron and …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Foods Help Geese Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding different types of fiber to goose feed would help the birds grow better and stay healthier. They fed 400 young geese either …
Read MoreHerbal Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural herbal supplement could help chickens grow better and fight off diseases more effectively. They fed 240 baby chickens …
Read MoreCommon Parasite in Farm Animals Damages Organs More Than Expected
Researchers in Pakistan discovered that a type of parasite called a fluke infects nearly half of the farm animals they tested at a slaughterhouse. These …
Read MoreTiny Minerals Help Dairy Cows Stay Cool and Healthy
When dairy cows get too hot, they struggle to produce milk and stay healthy. Scientists reviewed research from the past 25 years to understand how tiny …
Read MoreNew Zinc Supplement Works Better Than Old Type in Growing Pigs
Researchers tested a new type of zinc supplement called zinc-di-tripeptide against the traditional zinc sulfate in young pigs. Both supplements helped pigs …
Read MoreAlgae Byproduct Shows Promise as Natural Supplement for Bees
Scientists studied Spirugrass®, a leftover product from processing a type of algae called Limnospira platensis. They wanted to understand what nutrients it …
Read MoreHow Special Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Stay Healthy
Scientists reviewed research about using probiotics (good bacteria), prebiotics (food for good bacteria), and synbiotics (both together) in pigs and chickens. …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Powder Helps Older Hens Lay More Eggs
Researchers tested whether a powder made from dendrobium nobile (a type of orchid plant) could help older hens stay healthy and productive. They gave 90 hens …
Read MoreHemp Leaves in Goat Feed May Improve Meat Quality
Researchers tested whether adding hemp leaves to goat feed could improve the quality of goat meat. They fed 15 young goats different diets—some with no hemp …
Read MoreSpecial Food Additives Help Chickens Reproduce Better
Scientists reviewed research on special ingredients added to chicken feed that help improve reproduction in both male and female birds. These additives include …
Read MoreNew Gut-Friendly Bacteria Found in Sheep Could Replace Antibiotics
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis in healthy sheep that could help animals stay healthy without antibiotics. They …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Chickens Grow Better and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two special nutrients to chicken feed could help chickens grow faster and produce better meat. They studied 450 chickens and …
Read MoreLocal Ethiopian Plant Could Make Sheep Farming More Profitable
Scientists in Ethiopia tested whether leaves from a local plant called dawri-damaa could help sheep grow better and cost less to feed. They fed different …
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