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11/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Parasitic disease in dogs can be treated with natural products containing vitamin C

It turns out, man’s best friend is prone to many of the same diseases that affect its owner. One of those diseases is leishmaniasis, a parasitic infection that can transfer from dogs to humans. In their review, researchers looked at five potential candidates for treating the condition. Leishmaniasis takes its name from Leishmania, the protozoans that cause […]

10/23/2018 / By Edsel Cook

For the organic farmer: Chickens fed a low-protein diet with balanced amino acids are healthier

Researchers from Thailand have devised a useful feeding strategy for organic farmers who want to raise healthy poultry. They suggested giving broiler chickens a low-protein diet with the right balance of methionine and other essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks that the bodies of living organisms use to create protein. They can […]

10/21/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Replacing antibiotics in meat production: Feeding pigs probiotics found to improve gut health, nutrient use, growth

The notion that antibiotics are a silver bullet for better health, both for humans and animals, is slowly losing its weight. In meat production, this is reflected in the current restrictions placed on antibiotic growth promoters. In line with the need for ideal alternatives to in-feed antibiotics to fill the gap, scientists from the Mississippi State University and the University of […]

09/18/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

False pepperwort leaves found to be effective against urolithiasis (kidney stones)

False pepperwort (Marsilea crenata), also known as water clover, has been used to treat kidney disturbances in various cultures. A study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences investigates if the herb’s medicinal benefits also extend to dogs. The researcher aimed to determine the potential of false pepperwort leaf and stalk extract as […]

09/10/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Chickens that drink untreated water don’t grow as fast as poultry given clean water

Cutting corners when it comes to husbandry may seem like a tempting idea at first – especially for the beginner. However, smart preppers and experienced poultry farmers understand the importance of clean water in raising healthy and safe-for-eating chickens. This was recently validated with an experimental study published in OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, which looked at […]

08/07/2018 / By Janine Acero

Using homeopathy on animals: Case study of how it saved a disabled dog

Rescue dog Millie suffered from poor health conditions that made her quite disabled and unable to enjoy life. Her family felt distressed over her condition and decided to take her to a homeopathic vet, which changed Millie’s life entirely. Eight-year-old Millie suffered from distemper and had a severe continuous twitching of her left shoulder. Moreover, she […]

06/15/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Dogs that exercise need to consume more antioxidants for optimum health, but which diet formulations are the best?

Dogs are generally active creatures, which means their energy and strength get easily depleted. Good thing researchers found that additional antioxidants on dog diets can help them fight free radicals and avoid too much oxidative stress. To find out whether consuming more antioxidants has a positive effect on dogs, a team of researchers from the University […]

05/10/2018 / By Vicki Batts

USDA caught murdering hundreds of kittens in “incineration ovens” as part of cruel medical experiments

Just in case you weren’t already horrified by the actions of federal agencies, the USDA has been caught experimenting with and executing hundreds of kittens as part of some sort of twisted study. Congressman Mike Bishop of Michigan is now calling for an investigation, revealing that he has already sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny […]

04/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Ruh? Dogs visualize what they are smelling, according to research – and they are surprised if it’s not what they expect

According to a study, dogs can create mental representations of objects that they observe using their sense of smell. The findings also showed that dogs might be surprised if what awaits at the end of the trail isn’t what they were expecting to find. It is a known fact that dogs have a keen sense of smell, but […]

11/28/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Dogs found to be more attracted to SMILING human faces

Dogs are called man’s best friend because of the traits they display towards humans. We really don’t need to question that: just search the internet for dog clips and you’ll be overwhelmed with results that tell you how cute they are, how dependent they are, to even how loyal they are. Even the Centers for […]

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