The Right Amount of Plant Extract Boosts Duck Health
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called tannic acid in duck feed to see if it could improve growth and health. They found that small to medium …
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Can Chestnut Extract Help Chickens Digest Food Better?
Researchers tested whether adding chestnut tannin extract to chicken feed could improve how well the birds digest their food and use fat for energy. They fed …
Read MoreInjecting Chickens Before Birth Changes Their Metabolism
Scientists injected a natural substance called myo-inositol into chicken eggs before they hatched to see if it would help the chickens grow better. The …
Read MoreWhat Controls the Healthy Bacteria in Chicken Guts?
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in chicken intestines are super important for keeping chickens healthy and helping them grow strong. These …
Read MoreTiny Molecules May Help Prevent Fatty Liver Disease in Chickens
Researchers discovered that a tiny molecule called miR-15b-5p plays an important role in preventing fatty liver disease in chickens. When chickens eat …
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 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 MoreVitamin D May Help Chickens Fight Respiratory Virus
Scientists studied how a special form of vitamin D affects chicken cells infected with a common respiratory virus. They found that when cells were treated with …
Read MoreNatural Plant Peptides Help Chickens Fight Intestinal Infection
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement made from cottonseed could help chickens recover from a common intestinal infection called coccidiosis. They …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Powder Helps Older Hens Lay More Eggs
Researchers tested whether a powder made from dendrobium nobile (a type of orchid plant) could help older hens stay healthy and productive. They gave 90 hens …
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 MoreGood Bacteria Team Up to Help Chickens and Pigs Digest Food Better
Scientists studied five types of helpful bacteria that live in chicken and pig stomachs to understand how they work together. Using advanced DNA technology, …
Read MoreNatural Spice Powder Protects Chickens from Toxic Mold Damage
Researchers tested whether a powder made from melegueta seeds could protect chickens from aflatoxin B₁, a dangerous toxin found in moldy grain. They fed 320 …
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