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How Protein Quality Affects Pig Health During Infections

December 24, 2025

Pigs face different health challenges when infected with various pathogens. A recent study looked at how hard-to-digest protein in their food affects their well-being when they get sick. The focus was on two common pig illnesses: E. coli and Salmonella. Thirty-two young pigs were split into two gro

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Glutamine's Role in Boosting Cold-Stressed Chickens' Health

May 1, 2025

Chickens raised for meat, known as broilers, often face cold stress. This can slow down their growth and affect their overall health. Glutamine, or Gln, is a special type of amino acid. It is not always essential, but it becomes crucial under certain conditions. One of its key roles is to support th

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Boosting Chickens Growth at High Altitudes

April 26, 2025

Chickens raised in high-altitude areas face a tough time. The thin air leads to breathing problems, stress, and slower growth. Two substances, l-carnitine and emulsifiers, could help these birds thrive. L-carnitine is known for boosting energy and fighting off stress. Emulsifiers help break down fat

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The Power of Seaweed and Bacteria in Shrimp Farming

April 21, 2025

The world of shrimp farming is always looking for new ways to boost growth and health. One interesting approach involves using a special mix of seaweed and bacteria. This mix is made by fermenting a type of seaweed called Caulerpa microphysa with a helpful bacteria known as Bacillus subtilis. The re

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Manganese Matters: Boosting Fish Growth and Health

April 4, 2025

Fish farming is big business. One key player in this industry is the Cirrhinus mrigala. This fish is popular in aquaculture due to its fast growth and adaptability. But to keep these fish healthy and growing, farmers need to pay close attention to their diet. One crucial nutrient is manganese.

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Can Canola Replace Soybeans in Chicken Feed? Let's Break It Down

February 22, 2025

The idea of using canola meal (CM) as a substitute for soybean meal in chicken feed has been around for a while. But, the results have been all over the place. So, a big study was done to make sense of it all. This study looked at nineteen different research papers to figure out how CM affects how m

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Beef Heifers in Different Regions: Growth, Health, and Carcass Changes

January 23, 2025

Researchers checked how cows from South Dakota (SD) and Texas (TX) grew and changed when finished in either state. They divided 190 heifers (weighing around 483 kg from SD and 425 kg from TX) into four groups based on their origin and finishing location. They weighed the heifers regularly, and some

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Shrimp's Secret: How Algae and Temperature Affect Their Health

December 25, 2024

Ever thought about how algae can influence shrimp? A fascinating study looked into this by focusing on Litopenaeus vannamei, a common shrimp species. Researchers examined how adding a specific algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, to shrimp food affects their growth, immune system, and gut bacteria at dif

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How Chicken Feed with Dihydroartemisinin Affects Growth and Health

November 22, 2024

Scientists ran a test to see how adding dihydroartemisinin to chicken feed might affect how fast chickens grow and the quality of their meat. They used 400 one-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers, dividing them into five groups with different amounts of dihydroartemisinin in their feed: 0, 5, 10, 20,