Agricultural and Forestry Science

Cows fed flaxseed produce more nutritious dairy products, says OSU study

Their milk contained more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat, the study found. Diets high in saturated fat can increase cholesterol and cause heart…

Access to finance in the agricultural sector in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan (RUK) are among the world’s major wheat exporters. Their agricultural output can make a considerable contribution to domestic…

Ractopamine is safe for use in Brazilian pork

Animal scientists in Brazil have found that a small dose of the feed additive ractopamine can boost pork production without changing how pork looks or tastes.In the latest issue of the Journal of Animal Science, researchers report that a 5 mg/kg dose of ractopamine increased muscle mass and feed efficiency, and had no noticeable effect on pork marbling, fat content, toughness or color. The researchers came to this conclusion by testing pork from 340 pigs raised under commercial conditions….

A new future for an old crop: barley enters the genomics age

Source: Okayama University, Planning and Public Information DivisionA Japanese team led by Kazuhiro Sato of Okayama University participates in the…

Climate change's effects on temperate rain forests surprisingly complex

Longer, warmer growing seasons associated with a changing climate are altering growing conditions in temperate rain forests, but not all plant species will be…

A curious interaction in the regeneration of oak forests

The Haedo de Montejo (Madrid) is a well preserved mixed forest of oak and beech. This is the place where researchers at the School of Forestry from the…

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