Modern pork production has focused on growth, leanness, fat deposition, and feed efficiency, but EU consumer demand is shifting toward higher quality, more tender, and flavorful cuts, and hence greater emphasis on carcass composition and meat quality.…

The nutrition of sows during late pregnancy and lactation can influence the gut microbiota colonization of their piglets, which is important for their future growth performance. This study examined whether supplementing short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides…

Water is a vital nutrient for beef cattle, but we still lack accurate tools to predict how much water an individual animal needs each day. This matters because cattle are raised in a wide range of climates, and water availability is becoming less…