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Feed Additives

Yeast, fed for protein, could also replace antibiotics

Weanling pigs fed torula yeast exhibit health and growth performance gains in a new trial, suggesting the alternative protein could also replace antibiotics.

September 28, 2020

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Study finds livestock genetically at risk of COVID-19

Analysis by UC Davis determines livestock including cattle, goats and sheep have a moderate risk of contracting COVID-19.

September 3, 2020

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Rising livestock heat stress tied to climate change

Increased incidences of heat stress in livestock may be one of the most recognizable symptoms of climate change within the U.S. agricultural system, according to a new report.

August 27, 2020

African Swine Fever

European study raises new questions about spread of ASF

Latest study of ASF concludes low doses of the virus may not spread in animal feed as easily as previous research suggests.

August 17, 2020

African Swine Fever

New research could lead to faster ASF testing

New testing methodology could enable faster, more widespread detection of ASF, according to work by Plum Island researchers.

August 11, 2020

Feed Additives

Feed, management strategies key to combat heat stress

As global temperatures rise, understanding and managing heat stress in livestock will become more critical, Trouw expert says.

July 31, 2020

African Swine Fever

Study: Multiple feed additives effective against ASF

Research identifies two classes of feed additives that may mitigate the spread of ASF, but efficacy in certain feed fingredients remains in question.

July 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

Kemin licenses feed additive to mitigate ASF

K-State research shows formaldehyde-based additive can mitigate the transmission of ASF in animal feed, prompting patent and outreach by Kemin.

July 27, 2020

African Swine Fever

New ASF vaccine technology appears promising

A new approach to an ASF vaccine prevents death, but researchers say it will be several years before the vaccine is ready for commercial use.

May 28, 2020

African Swine Fever

Model finds surviving pigs play role in spread of ASF

Study of wild boar suggests surviving pigs spread ASF after symptoms abate, providing possible missing link to explain the disease's persistence.

May 28, 2020

Feed Additives

Probiotics replace antibiotics in swine trial

A particular strain of probiotics restored growth and gut health when used to replace antibiotics in a recent University of Illinois study.

May 27, 2020

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Soy isoflavone reduces swine mortality, raises questions

Potential anti-viral soy isoflavone reduced PRRS mortality in Illinois study, but researchers are unsure whether isoflavone is solely responsible.

May 21, 2020