Special Supplement Helps Dairy Cows Get Pregnant More Often
Scientists tested whether adding a natural compound called L-citrulline to cow feed could help dairy cows reproduce better. They gave 240 healthy cows either …
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Special Feed Additive Helps Lambs Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether adding a small amount of a chemical called letrozole to lamb feed could help the animals grow better and digest their food more …
Read MoreTiny Bugs in Cow Stomachs Make Vitamins We Need
Scientists discovered that cows, sheep, and other grazing animals have special bacteria living in their stomachs that make important vitamins. Researchers …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticles Could Help Animals Absorb More Nutrients from Grain
Grains like wheat and rice contain a compound called phytic acid that blocks animals from absorbing important minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc. Scientists …
Read MoreSpecial Seeds Change How Sheep Digest Food
Researchers fed dairy sheep different amounts of camelina seeds (a nutritious plant) to see how it affected their digestion. They studied the tiny bacteria …
Read MorePlant Oils May Help Cows Digest Protein Better
Researchers tested whether natural plant oils could help reduce harmful bacteria in cow stomachs that waste protein. They found that oils from oregano, garlic, …
Read MoreNew Plant Feed Boosts Milk Production in Dairy Cows
Researchers tested whether a plant called goji berry branches could replace traditional alfalfa hay in dairy cow feed. They studied 45 cows over 75 days, …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Waste Helps Goats Grow Better and Healthier
Scientists tested whether a fermented byproduct from Rosa roxburghii fruit (a type of Chinese fruit) could improve the health and meat quality of goats. They …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Lambs Grow Faster and Pollute Less
Scientists tested whether adding freeze-dried beneficial bacteria called Lactobacillus to lambs' food could help them grow better and produce less methane gas …
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 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 MoreSpecial Salt Helps Sheep Livers Handle High-Grain Diets Better
When sheep eat too much grain and not enough hay, their livers can get damaged. Researchers found that adding a special salt called disodium fumarate to their …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound Helps Sheep Digest Food Better
Scientists studied how a natural plant compound called resveratrol affects the tiny organisms living in sheep's stomachs. These microorganisms help sheep break …
Read MoreDoes Maize's Natural Defense System Hurt Cow Digestion?
Maize plants have natural chemicals that protect them from bugs and disease. When maize is stored as silage (a common way to preserve cow feed), these …
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 Fencing Changes Grassland Food Quality for Livestock
Scientists studied how protecting grasslands from grazing animals affects the nutritional quality of plants that livestock eat. They compared 37 pairs of …
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 MoreTurning Farm Waste Into Healthy Animal Feed
Farmers produce lots of leftover plant material that usually gets thrown away. Scientists are finding ways to transform these agricultural byproducts into …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Grow Bigger and Stronger
Scientists have discovered that the tiny bacteria living in farm animals' stomachs play a huge role in how efficiently animals convert food into body weight …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects How Calf Guts Absorb Food
Scientists studied how a pregnant cow's diet affects her calf's ability to absorb nutrients after birth. They looked at whether special vitamins related to …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Goats Stay Healthy When Stressed
Scientists tested whether a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum could help young goats grow better and fight off illness. They gave some …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a new type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus strain SPARC2 that could improve animal health when added to feed. The …
Read MoreSpecial Feed Additives Help Rabbits Stay Healthy in Extreme Heat
When it gets really hot outside, farm rabbits struggle to stay healthy and grow properly. Scientists tested whether adding special ingredients to rabbit food …
Read MoreHigh-Grain Diets Damage Sheep Stomach Lining at the Cellular Level
Researchers fed young sheep a diet high in barley and starch to see what happens to their stomach lining. They found that 10 out of 48 sheep developed damaged …
Read MoreWalnut Shells Help Lambs Digest Food Better
Researchers tested whether adding ground walnut shells to lamb feed could help the animals grow better and digest their food more efficiently. They fed one …
Read MoreScientists Find Nutrients That Make Meat More Flavorful and Tender
Researchers studied how different nutrients affect the quality of meat by looking at how fat deposits form in muscle tissue. Using a special lab model that …
Read MoreSpecial Herb Helps Dairy Cows Make More Milk and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract called Macleaya cordata could help dairy cows stay healthier during the stressful period around giving …
Read MoreLower Protein Diets for Pregnant Pigs: Healthy Babies, Less Pollution
Researchers tested whether pregnant pigs could eat a diet with less protein without harming their babies or their own health. They compared two groups of pigs: …
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