Special Feed Additive Helps Cattle Gain Weight Faster in First Month
Researchers tested a feed additive called narasin on beef cattle to see if it helps them grow better and produce higher-quality meat. They studied 128 young …
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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 MoreWhat Pigs Eat Changes Their Fat—And It Matters for Meat Quality
Researchers studied how changing one ingredient in pig feed affects the type of fat that builds up in their bodies. They fed 960 pigs two different diets for …
Read MoreWhat Lambs Eat Changes the Health Benefits of Their Meat
Researchers wanted to know if adding more fiber to lamb feed would change the quality and healthiness of the meat. They fed different groups of lambs diets …
Read MoreWine Byproduct Boosts Sheep Health and Muscle Quality
Researchers tested whether grape pomace—a leftover material from wine production—could improve the health of sheep raised for meat. They fed 18 sheep different …
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 MoreCan Walnut Meal Make Chicken Meat Healthier?
Researchers tested whether adding walnut meal (a byproduct from walnut oil production) to chicken feed could be a cheaper alternative to traditional feed …
Read MoreGreen Algae Boosts Chicken Health and Meat Quality
Researchers tested whether adding a nutrient-rich green algae called Chlorella to chicken feed could improve how efficiently chickens grow and the quality of …
Read MoreSpirulina Algae Boosts Chicken Health and Meat Quality
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from spirulina algae could help chickens grow better and stay healthier. They fed 320 young chickens …
Read MoreGut Bacteria in Beef Cattle May Affect Meat Quality and Growth
Scientists studied the tiny organisms living in the stomachs of beef cattle to understand how they affect meat production. They found over 1,300 different …
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 MorePlant Extract Helps Young Rabbits Grow Healthier and Stronger
Scientists tested whether ginkgo leaf extract—a natural plant supplement—could help young rabbits grow better and stay healthier. They fed 80 rabbits either …
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 …
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 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 …
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