Science – Technique
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Keeping an AI eye on the birds
Researchers from Penn State University believe drones could not only enhance turkey welfare but also save producers money on costly, time-consuming, and…
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UK report finds low AMR risk in imported livestock feed
A UK government summary of the Pathogen Surveillance in Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (PATH-SAFE) programme has found that imported livestock feed…
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Streptococcus uberis harder to tackle in mastitis control
The mastitis pathogen Streptococcus uberis is gaining importance but is also proving increasingly difficult to control. This was reported by the M-team (mastitis team)…
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Lupins offer sustainable option to replace soybean meal
Researchers have found that white lupins could be used as a replacement of soybean meal (SBM) in growing-finishing pigs’ diets, with significant…
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New soil mapping technology helps reduce carbon emissions
Soil mapping technology is to be used for the first time in the UK egg sector by Noble Foods, the UK’s…
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Reliably detecting FMD and the role of small ruminants in transmission
A study carried out by researchers recently at the Pirbright Institute in collaboration with the National Veterinary Institute took place…
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Alternative proteins to drive net zero egg production
Developments in novel protein sources such as insect protein and single cell proteins have the most potential for reducing the…
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Digital platform to predict, protect and respond to poultry disease threats
A digital platform and app has been launched to transform the UK’s poultry resilience in the face of the ongoing…
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New algorithm designs optimal probiotics for animal health
A group of researchers from Soyuzsnab, a prominent Russian food company, has developed a system that can create the best…
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A natural feed additive: Onion peel in the cow diet to reduce methane
Showing promise as a natural feed additive, a recent study evaluated the impact of onion peel in dairy cow diets.…
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