How Your Body's Natural Chemicals Stop Dangerous E. coli
Scientists discovered how a natural chemical in your body called D-serine can stop a dangerous type of E. coli bacteria from making you sick. The bacteria uses …
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Natural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two natural ingredients—Chlorella (a type of algae) and cinnamon oil—could help chickens grow better without using antibiotics. They …
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 MoreSweet Additives Help Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
When piglets are separated from their mothers too early, they often get sick and don't grow well. Researchers tested whether two types of artificial …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Boost Chicken Growth and Health Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a new supplement made from a special type of bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F1 to help chickens grow better and stay healthier. …
Read MoreSpecial Acids Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two types of natural acids to chicken feed could help broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) grow better and stay …
Read MoreNatural Compound Helps Sick Lambs Grow Better and Stronger
Researchers tested a natural substance called cecropin AD on young lambs that weren't growing well. Over five weeks, lambs that received this compound gained …
Read MoreNew Way to Fight Food Poisoning Bacteria Using Probiotics
Scientists discovered a new strategy to fight Salmonella, a common bacteria that causes food poisoning. They found that by blocking a specific protein in the …
Read MorePlant Extract Helps Chicken Guts Fight Inflammation Better
Researchers tested whether catechu powder, a natural plant extract, could help protect chicken intestines from harmful bacterial toxins. They fed some chickens …
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 MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Guts Stay Healthy
Scientists tested whether a special supplement called a postbiotic could help protect chickens from a serious intestinal disease called necrotic enteritis. …
Read MoreNew Mineral Mix Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested a new way to give chickens important minerals like zinc and copper to help them grow better and stay healthier. Instead of using the …
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 Benzoic Acid Keeps Pigs Healthy and Farms Sustainable
Benzoic acid is a natural food additive that's becoming increasingly important in pig farming. This review examines how benzoic acid works to improve pig …
Read MorePlant-Based Feed Additives Could Replace Antibiotics in Chicken Farming
Scientists are studying how plant-based compounds could help chickens stay healthy without antibiotics. These natural substances come from plants like herbs …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Tannins May Help Pig Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research on tannins, natural compounds found in plants, and how they might help pigs stay healthy. Young pigs often get sick after weaning …
Read MoreMaple Syrup and Healthy Bacteria Help Young Pigs Grow Better
Scientists tested whether a special supplement made from maple syrup and a helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis could improve the health of young pigs …
Read MoreNew Way to Keep Farm Shrimp Healthy Without Antibiotics
Researchers found a promising way to protect farmed shrimp from a deadly disease without using antibiotics. They created a special water system containing …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Mix Works Like Antibiotics for Piglet Health
Researchers tested whether a natural blend of essential oils, yeast, and a special fiber could help young piglets stay healthy after weaning, similar to how …
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 MoreGood Bacteria from Goat Milk Could Help Fish Farms Stay Healthy
Scientists found helpful bacteria living in raw goat milk that could protect fish farms from harmful germs. They tested three types of bacteria and discovered …
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 MoreHow Chicken Gut Bacteria Could Mean Healthier Eggs and Meat
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in chicken stomachs play a huge role in keeping birds healthy and producing better eggs and meat. Instead …
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 Bacteria Make Chicken Healthier and Meat Better
Scientists tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could make chickens grow bigger and produce healthier meat. They used four types of bacteria found …
Read MoreNatural Gut Cleaners Help Chickens Grow Better Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a natural alternative to antibiotics in chicken farming by giving 99 chickens special substances called biosurfactants - natural cleaners …
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