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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Effects of a high-protein, high-fiber diet rich in antioxidants and L-carnitine on body weight, body composition, metabolic status, and physical activity levels of cats after spay surgery


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    Spay surgery helps control pet populations, but increases obesity due to increased appetite, decreased metabolic rate, and decreased energy expenditure. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of high-protein, high-fiber diet (HPHF), and moderate-protein, moderate-fiber diets (MPMF) in female cats following spay surgery.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary:Zearalenone promotes follicle development through activating the SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathway in the ovaries of weaned gilts


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    Zearalenone (ZEA), an estrogenic fusariotoxin, existing in various grains and feedstuffs, could disrupt the endocrine and reproductive systems. However, the underlying mechanisms of ZEA-induced follicular development have not been fully elucidated.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Maternal supply of a source of omega-3 fatty acids and methionine during late gestation on the offspring’s growth, metabolism, carcass characteristic, and liver’s mRNA expression in sheep


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    Late gestation supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) or methionine (Met) alters the offspring’s development. However, the effect of both nutrients on the physiology and growth of the progeny has not been explored.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: A comparison of indoor and outdoor calf housing systems using automated and manual feeding methods and their effect on calf health, behavior, growth, and labor


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    In this study, we compared indoor housing systems using automated and manual feeding methods and outdoor calf housing systems using manual feeding methods, to examine their effect on calf health, behavior, growth, and labor. Moving calves to their respective outdoor system commenced at approximately 18 d.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Full-fat field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) as a substitute for fish meal and soybean meal for weaning piglets: effects on growth performance, intestinal health, and redox status


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    In this study, we demonstrate that the partial replacement of either fish meal or soybean meal with full-fat field cricket meal promotes growth and reduces the rate of diarrhea in weaning pigs.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Effects of Chinese gallnut tannic acid on growth performance, blood parameters, antioxidative status, intestinal histomorphology, and cecal microbial shedding in broilers challenged with aflatoxin B1


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    Plant extracts such as tannic acid (TA) have been demonstrated as effective agents to control AFB1 contamination. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of Chinese gallnut TA in preventing aflatoxicosis in broilers.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Stair-step strategy and immunomodulatory feed ingredient supplementation for grazing heat-stressed 
Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers


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    In Bos taurus beef heifers, altering the timing of body weight (BW) growth pattern either reduced feed costs without decreasing reproduction or enhanced reproduction without increasing feed costs.

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  • May
    05
    Interpretive Summary: Influence of environmental factors and genetic variation on mitochondrial DNA copy number


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    This study investigated the genetic and non-genetic factors associated with mtDNA CN in a beef cattle population of 2,371 animals using whole-genome sequencing at low depth.

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  • Apr
    27
    USDA report says food prices will continue to rise


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    The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service (ERS) has published the Food Price Outlook, 2022 report, using data from the February 2022 Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index. The report found that food prices are expected to increase drastically over the next few months.

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  • Apr
    27
    USDA establishes final rule for organic dairy


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    The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy. The amendment to the rule is said to increase uniformity in the origin of livestock production practice for organic dairy animals and reduce variance between the approaches taken by certifying agents.

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  • Apr
    27
    USDA announces resources for meat and poultry industry


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    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional resources to increase and expand meat and poultry processing capacities. Up to $23.6 million is available to processors for technical assistance through the Meat, Poultry Readiness Grant program (MPIRG program).

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  • Apr
    27
    US Japan reach trade agreement regarding beef


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    “This is a win-win for American ranchers and Japanese consumers,” said United States Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel. “It ensures certainty for years and shows American beef can compete and win anywhere anytime.”

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  • Apr
    27
    Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Bill


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    The act seeks to resolve supply chains and ease shipping backlogs. It is important to note, that differences exist between the House and Senate versions, which will require dialogue between the two chambers.

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  • Apr
    27
    Prop 12 goes to the Supreme Court


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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has announced it will hear the case brought by the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) against California’s Proposition 12 (Prop. 12). “It's a very exciting decision, it means the Supreme Court is interested in reviewing whether or not what California has done here is constitutional,” said Travis Cushman, Senior Counsel for Public Policy at AFBF.

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  • Apr
    27
    Pork producers request congressional support


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    “Challenges facing our industry continue to evolve, and we hope our efforts this week help lawmakers understand why these issues are so important to the livelihoods of producers and the future of our industry,” said Terry Wolters, NPPC president.

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  • Apr
    27
    Feeding the Economy Report released


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    To measure the total economic impact of the sectors, the analysis also includes the direct and indirect economic activity surrounding these industries, capturing both upstream and downstream activity. For example, when a farm equipment retailer hires new employees because farmers are buying more tractors, experts consider the new salaries an indirect impact.

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  • Apr
    27
    DGA 2025-2030 public comments open in April


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    The DGA provides science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. It is designed for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals to help all individuals and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet.

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  • Apr
    27
    Dairy groups encourage improving nutrition security to USDA


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    Earlier this year, USDA announced transitional standards that will begin in the school year (SY) 2022-2023, running through SY 2023-2024. The goal is to give schools time to transition from current, pandemic operations, toward more nutritious meals.

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  • Apr
    21
    Interpretive Summary: Incomplete degradation products of galactomannan from Sesbania cannabina modulated the cecal microbial community of laying hens


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    The health and nutritional status of poultry are largely interconnected with the gut microbiome, which directly or indirectly affects gut morphology, nutrition, and immune responses.

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  • Apr
    21
    Interpretive Summary: Oxidation of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids as metabolic fuels in enterocytes of post-hatching developing chickens


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    Glucose and fatty acids have long been regarded as the primary sources of energy for the absorptive epithelial cells (enterocytes) of the avian small intestine. However, little is known about the use of amino acids for ATP production in these cells.

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