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Mushrooms show promise to improve feed efficiency in pigs

Dublin researcher believes mushrooms could prove more effective than seaweeds in replacing antibiotics after experiments with pig feed.

June 15, 2022

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Probiotics may reduce emissions from swine production

A common kind of probiotic may be especially effective at reducing emissions from swine, but more research is still needed, scientists say.

June 1, 2022

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Animal Nutrition

Panel on synthetic biology: the future is more tailored

Synthetic biology could be the key to specialized feeds for species not yet domesticated — or to solve niche problems in larger markets, experts say.

May 23, 2022

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Yeast may offer alternative to antibiotics, zinc in pigs

A study comparing zinc and yeast feed additives found pigs fed the yeast alternative performed as well as those fed zinc.

April 6, 2022

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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Fighting mycotoxins with lactic acid bacteria?

Inoculation with lactic acid bacteria may prevent mycotoxins from contaminating silage, but research findings are mixed.

March 22, 2022

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Animal Health & Veterinary

Texas A&M to study if creatine can boost pig birth weight

Adding creatine to pig diets may be a cost-effective means of increasing reproductive success, study lead says.

March 7, 2022

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Potential use of seaweed in poultry feed remains limited

Although attractive as a sustainable feed ingredient, a Norwegian trial has failed to make seaweed more digestible to poultry.

February 22, 2022

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Increased zinc in broiler diets may boost immune response

Using organic forms of zinc in broiler diets may help prepare the immune system to fight infection, a study suggests.

February 18, 2022

National Academy of Inventors honors phytase researcher

Researcher whose work was instrumental to the commercialization of phytase hopes national recognition will inspire more students to study agriculture.

February 1, 2022

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Animal Nutrition

Antibiotic-free pig diets may require more amino acids

A growing body of research suggests that recommendations may not include enough sulfur amino acids for pigs raised on antibiotic-free diets.

January 28, 2022

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Is hemp the fish oil alternative of the future?

Multidisciplinary team aims to present hemp, a possible nutritional alternative to fish oil, for feed ingredient approval within five years.

November 19, 2021

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Animal Nutrition

Trial to consider if mussels might replace fish meal

An overlooked source of protein, researchers believe mussels could replace fish meal in some species’ diets.

October 25, 2021

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