Finding the Right Protein Level for Healthy Growing Sheep
Researchers studied how different amounts of a specific type of protein affect young sheep's growth and health. They fed 44 young sheep four different diets …
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Making Cow Manure Less Smelly Without Hurting Milk Production
Researchers wanted to find a way to reduce the stinky ammonia smell from cow manure while keeping milk production healthy. They tested different diets on dairy …
Read MoreWhy Some Cows Handle Grain Better Than Others
When cows switch from grass to grain-heavy diets, their stomachs go through major changes that can make them sick. Scientists studied how cow stomachs adapt to …
Read MoreHerbal 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 …
Read MoreSpecial Enzyme Helps Pigs Grow Better on Budget Diets
Farmers often try to save money by changing pig feed ingredients, but this can sometimes hurt the animals' growth and health. Scientists tested whether adding …
Read MoreSpecial Charcoal Additive May Help Prevent Bad Pork Smell
Researchers tested whether a charcoal-based additive called biochar could prevent an unpleasant odor that develops in pork from some male pigs. They fed …
Read MoreWhen Calves Stop Nursing Early: How It Affects Their Growth Later
Researchers studied beef cattle to understand how weaning timing affects calf development. They found that when pregnant cows were weaned earlier (at 150 days …
Read MoreWhy Cows Get Sick From Too Much Grain: A Guide to Rumen Health
Dairy and beef cattle can develop a painful stomach condition called subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) when they eat too much grain and not enough hay or grass. …
Read MoreTraining Helps Buffalo Farmers Learn Better Practices
Researchers in India tested whether teaching farmers about buffalo care actually helps them learn. They trained 518 farmers on topics like feeding, breeding, …
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 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 MoreWhat Pregnant Cows Eat Affects Their Babies' Meat Quality
Scientists studied how different feeding plans for pregnant cows affected the meat quality of their offspring. They looked at 126 pregnant cows that received …
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