Increasing levels of phytase past recommendations of the feed formula can improve the overall production performance of broiler chickens and consequently enhanced economic profitability. The findings of this new study...
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New Taxon of Giant Tortoise Discovered in Galápagos Islands
Giant tortoises currently living on San Cristóbal of the Galápagos Archipelago may need a new scientific name, as researchers had mistakenly conflated them with an extinct tortoise species. In 1906, an expedition from...
Dogs are more aware of their bodies than have previously thought
Owners asked their pets to pick up an object attached to a mat they were sitting on, and dogs understood they needed to move to complete the task, researchers report. The findings are published in Scientific Reports...
Drought conditions are likely to worsen in The US this year
Almost half of the United States is currently experiencing some level of drought, and it is expected to worsen in the upcoming months. According to the experts, the dry conditions could put a strain on water supplies...
Foreign university students are at risk of Micronutrient deficiency
Everyone knows the importance of having healthy, timely meals throughout the day. However, sometimes our busy schedules make us forget to replenish our bodies, thus increasing the risk of nutrient deficiency. The...
Maize bran in pig’s diet affects global warming
Although integral to many farming systems, livestock production is nevertheless associated with many impacts that are deemed socially undesirable. Whereas animal welfare concerns have been documented for centuries...
A simple eye test can identify the risk of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the University of Otago are exploring the possibility that a simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease when people are much younger. Parts of our retina have...
A newly Discovered Chocolate Frog
Australian scientists have discovered a snooping springing ‘chocolate frog’ in the rainforest of New Guinea. They named it so because of its distinctly brown skin color (like chocolate) instead of typical green frog...
Agrochemical Cocktail is a Threat to Pollinator Bees.
Scientists fear that interactions between multiple pesticides and herbicides can have a great impact on bee mortality than expected. Exposure to a cocktail of agrochemicals significantly increases bee mortality...
Scientists Revealed how Ketamine Works Against Depression.
According to the World Health Organization, depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and the disease affects more than 360 million people each year. The risk of being affected is affected by both genetics...