Special Supplement Helps Lambs Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two types of a chemical called alpha-ketoglutarate could help young lambs grow better. They fed one group of lambs a regular diet, …
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Herbal 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 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 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 MoreNew Antibiotic May Help Cows Produce Less Harmful Gas
Researchers tested whether a common antibiotic called Bacitracin could reduce methane gas produced in cow stomachs. Using lab experiments that mimicked how cow …
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 MoreSpecial Probiotics Help Cows Digest Food Better
Scientists tested a new type of probiotic (helpful bacteria) designed to survive in a cow's stomach and help with digestion. They used two different testing …
Read MoreWhat Bacteria Live in Cattle Stomachs and Why It Matters
Scientists studied the bacteria living in different parts of cattle digestive systems at feedlots across Texas. They found that each part of the stomach and …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Could Help Cows Burp Less Methane
Scientists discovered that adding red seaweed to cow feed dramatically reduces the amount of methane gas cows produce—a major contributor to climate change. By …
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