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Monday, August 12, 2024
US researchers develop genetic tools to combat ASF threat
A team of researchers from the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, US is leading efforts to develop a next-generation surveillance method to protect the US pork industry from the African swine ...
Thursday, August 1, 2024
US university research finds link between number of animals grown for meat and zoonotic disease outbreaks
New research conducted by three professors within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington (US) has uncovered a systematic connection between the number of animals grown for meat and zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Monday, July 22, 2024
New research looks at increasing zinc levels pre-transport to ease cattle's muscle fatigue
Research underway at Iowa State University is investigating the potential of boosting zinc levels before transport as a low-cost, easy way to ease cattle's muscle fatigue during transit, improve their health and increase their long-term gro ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
US$5 billion to future-proof UK dairy farms against climate change in next decade, research states
UK dairy farmers will need to invest around £3.9 billion (US$5 billion) in the next decade to future-proof their farms against climate change, according to new research.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Genetics and research: India finds a way to drive growth of pig industry
Despite the significant potential for pig farming to contribute to the better livelihood of the rural poor and meet the demand for animal protein, India's pig population is considerably low.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Arkansas, US researchers found chicken bred for water conservation still gain weight despite heat stress
In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas, the United States, showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.
Friday, June 14, 2024
US cattle organisation upset over research grant backing development of lab-grown meat
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) in the United States has slammed a research grant sponsored by the country's Department of Defense (DOD) as the grant will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by manufacturing com ...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
US agencies plan research into bird flu spread among dairy cattle
US federal and state agencies are initiating research into the potential respiratory spread of bird flu among dairy cattle, aiming to understand the virus's transmission pathways and mitigate its impact on both animals and humans, according ...
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
US$5.8 million boost for sustainable aquaculture research and innovation
Researchers and their industrial partners working in sustainable aquaculture are set to benefit from a share of a new GBP 4.6 million (US$5.8 million) investment by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), UK Rese ...
Saturday, April 20, 2024
US researchers explore alternatives to antibiotics in poultry feed
As the poultry industry is transitioning towards antibiotic-free production to address market demands and slow down the spread, researchers from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), US aim to explore alternatives to antibiotics in po ...
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
US research finds protein substitutes can reduce swine production's carbon footprint
Animal scientists at the University of Arkansas' System Division of Agriculture have made strides in curbing the environmental impact of swine production by replacing crude proteins in swine diets with feed grade amino acids, a study reveal ...
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
USPOULTRY approves US$363,000 in new research through Board Research Initiative Program
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved approximately US$363,000 in funding for three new research grants at two institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
US researcher develops new vaccine to combat bovine respiratory disease
A Louisiana State University (LSU) professor has developed a novel vaccine to combat bovine respiratory disease (BRD), the primary cause of fatalities in cattle, FarmWeekNow reported.
Monday, March 25, 2024
American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation awards over US$100,000 for swine research
In a commitment to supporting research directly relevant to the profession, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) Foundation has allocated over US$100,000 in funding for research initiatives, National Hog Farmer reported.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Researchers collaborate to uncover mechanisms of ASF virus in swine cells
Experts from The Pirbright Institute and University College London (UCL) have partnered to delve into the mechanisms through which the African swine fever virus (ASFV) infiltrates and replicates within swine cells, a crucial step in underst ...

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