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  • The use of natural plant extracts as a feed additive to prevent laminitis in lactating dairy cows

    Creator:
    Pierson, Miranda L.
    Abstract:
    Two experiments were conducted looking at both acute and sub-acute laminitis. An acute nutritional induction model was used to examine whether blood profiles and gene expression are similar to other studies conducted using an endotoxin induction model. Twelve sheep were randomly assigned to three treatment groups which were control, 4-hour...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Plant Extracts as a Feed Additive to Prevent Laminitis in Lactating Dairy Cows. Abstract approved

  • Use of herbal feed additives in poultry feeding

    Creator:
    Nix, Kathryn
    Abstract:
    The use of an antibiotic as a growth promoter (AGP) began in the 1940’s with the discovery of growth responses from Streptomyces aureofaciens in the monogastric diet. However, resistance and residue problems have increased the negative consumer perception of growth promoting antibiotic use in animal diets. Although no direct link...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ......................................................................................... 13 3.5 Feed Additive Conclusion