Size matters when it comes to forages fed to beef cattle
Just how much forage does a ruminant need if a ruminant does need forage?
Ecology
Nov 24, 2016
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Journal of Animal Science
Going green: Microalgae as a feedstuff for grower steers
Algae are organisms so environmentally adaptable that they flourish in wastelands, sewage and saline bodies of water. They can grow in high densities, in the dark and in the presence of high concentrations of nitrogen and ...
Biotechnology
Jul 21, 2015
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Detecting disease in beef cattle using ear tag units
A smartphone switches its orientation from portrait to landscape depending on how it's tilted. A car's airbags inflate when it senses collision forces. By detecting earth's vibrations, a computer can measure the magnitude ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 21, 2015
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Natural enzyme examined as antibiotics alternative
In 1921, Alexander Fleming discovered the antimicrobial powers of the enzyme lysozyme after observing diminished bacterial growth in a Petri dish where a drop from his runny nose had fallen. The famed Scottish bacteriologist ...
Other
May 29, 2015
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Distillers grains with calcium oxide improve cattle diets
Research by Purdue University scientist Jon Schoonmaker and his colleagues has shown that small amounts of calcium oxide can neutralize the acid in distillers grains, a commonly used alternative to corn in many livestock ...
Other
Nov 4, 2014
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No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds
A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable ...
Biotechnology
Sep 26, 2014
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Beneficial anti-inflammatory effects observed when plant extracts fed to sick pigs
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is the most expensive and invasive disease for pig producers on a global scale. Though it is not occurring on every farm, it is the biggest disease problem in the pig industry, ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 28, 2014
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Fat digestibility in pigs study looks at oils in soybeans, corn co-products
Pork producers need accurate information on the energy value of fat in feed ingredients to ensure that diets are formulated economically and in a way that maximizes pork fat quality. Researchers at the University of Illinois ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 30, 2013
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Increased selenium dosage boosts growth and immunity in lambs
(Phys.org) —Sheep given supplements of organic selenium above United States government recommendations showed improved growth, weight and immunity, according to new research at Oregon State University.
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2013
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Molecular techniques are man's new best friend in pet obesity research
According to the World Health Organization, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. And it's not just humans who are packing on the pounds. Our furry companions are plagued by an obesity epidemic of their ...
Other
Apr 10, 2013
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