Why Eggs Get Lighter and Weaker as Hens Get Older
As chickens age, the eggs they lay change in ways that matter to farmers and food producers. Researchers studied brown egg-laying hens at different ages and …
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Can 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 MoreCalcium Supplements for Dairy Cows: Do They Really Help?
Researchers tested whether giving dairy cows extra calcium right after giving birth could help prevent a serious condition called milk fever. They compared two …
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 MorePlant-Based Vitamin D Supplement Safety Tested in Cattle
Researchers tested a plant-based form of vitamin D on six cattle to find out how much is safe to give them. They gave the cattle different amounts of this …
Read MoreWhat Cows Eat Changes How Much Fat They Make in Milk
Scientists studied how adding certain types of fat to cow feed affects the natural fat-making process in milk. They fed 12 dairy cows different diets and used …
Read MoreWhat Makes Baby Pigeons Grow Big and Healthy?
Scientists reviewed everything we know about raising healthy baby pigeons (called squabs) that grow quickly and strong. They found that five main things …
Read MoreOyster Supplements Help Piglets Survive Better and Grow Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding oyster peptides (special nutrients from oysters) to pig feed during pregnancy and nursing could help baby piglets survive and …
Read MoreWhat Type of Fat Helps Dairy Cows Make More Milk?
Researchers tested different types of fat supplements added to dairy cow feed to see which ones helped cows digest food better and produce more milk. They …
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