When winter sets in and food becomes scarce, some mammals hibernate, entering a state of deep rest that slashes their energy needs and allows them to fast for months. However, fasting deprives them of ...

Researchers found a commercial deworming tablet released only 10% of its drug content in dissolution testing, prompting investigation of new formulations designed to improve drug release and extend ...

With soaring temperatures this summer, staying hydrated has been one of the most important ways to combat the heat. Focusing ...

This year, there is added pressure to get stock out as there has been no opportunity to spread slurry since the opening of the spreading window, warns ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy ...

Producers are warned to maintain balanced spring diets as wet weather and low forage stocks threaten milk yields, fertility and herd stability.

Turnout for the first time is a critically important stage in the development of weanling cattle. Calves born last autumn will have been placed on a bespoke ration post weaning, one which has been ...

Global carbon budgets attribute an incomplete role to cultivated plants due to the exclusion of annual crops, since they are not considered to result in net carbon accum ...

Four simple habits your gut will thank you for.

Scientists at the University of East Anglia (U.K.) have uncovered a hidden link between gut health and the immune system—all thanks to a tiny island bird. Researchers studied the Seychelles warbler, a ...

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends ...

Isabel Vasquez is a freelance writer and bilingual registered dietitian practicing from an intuitive eating, culturally sensitive framework. Eating beans daily can decrease your risk of cardiovascular ...