As the gut loses blood flow, there will be a reduction in nutrient absorption for growth and oxygen to the intestinal tissues. This can cause damage in the form of oxidative stress. The tight ...

So the search for alternatives, ideally home-grown ones, particularly in pig and poultry diets, has never been more important. Reducing reliance on this imported protein is a key priority for pig and ...

Fresh concerns have been voiced that Irish farmers who sell cattle from January 1, 2025, could be required to identify the locations ... impact on ruminant livestock production systems but could have ...

Belgium's pig and cattle inventories continued to decline in 2023, while the country's poultry inventory increased, according to Statbel statistics. The aging of farmers and the uncertainty ...

Latest beef kill figures show just under 34,900 (34,881) cattle were slaughtered at Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM)-approved factories in the week ending Sunday, September 1.

The previous government also looked to the livestock industry – especially those located close to natural reserves – and prepared for a massive buy-out of pig, poultry and dairy farms. Left-wing ...

The judges have chosen the finalists for the 2024 National Pig Awards from a strong entry list, with good competition across all categories. Now they have to select the winners, ahead of the pig ...

Some raised meat goats. At the the Cleveland County Fair, poultry, cattle, swine, sheep and goats raised by local 4-H and FFA students are judged in livestock shows. However, in the past 15 or so ...

The results of animal production in the 2nd quarter of 2024 indicate that cattle slaughter increased by 17.5% compared to the same period in 2023 and by 6.7% compared to the previous quarter, reaching ...

Learn llama facts, and llama care, and find answers to what do llamas eat to get started raising these cute, quirky, and surprisingly low-maintenance animals. Here in the United States, llamas ...