Aspirin-like solution may improve intestinal health in pigs

A preliminary trial by the USDA found no negative effects — and some surprisingly positive side effects — when it gave a new liquid aspirin product to pigs.

Pigs Piglets On Farm
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Conventional aspirin is typically associated with negative health effects in pigs, but a preliminary trial of a new product by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests an enhanced liquid aspirin could be gentler on the pig digestive system — and may come with some surprising benefits.

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