Nutrition
Study points to lower-dose nano vitamin D3 benefits in broilers
A new broiler study found low-dose nano vitamin D3 improved growth, bone traits, and gut microbial profiles.
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Nutrition
Avian L. reuteri strains show promise, but raise AMR questions
Two broiler-derived L. reuteri strains inhibited key pathogens and produced folate, but both also carried a tetracycline resistance signal.
Nutrition
RNA-seq study links starter feeding to rumen development in yak calves
New yak calf data suggest concentrate starters may shape rumen development, immunity, and growth before weaning.
Nutrition
Study links hydrogen-rich water to fish immune and gut changes
A new snakehead study suggests hydrogen-rich water may affect antioxidant activity, immune signaling, and gut microbiota.
Nutrition
Champion Petfoods opens Mars-backed pet nutrition center in Alberta
Champion Petfoods opened a $32M CAD innovation center in Alberta to develop and test next-generation pet nutrition.
Nutrition
Study links honeycomb feed additive to improved laying hen output
A new Animals study suggests honeycomb may support egg production by improving ovarian function and yolk precursor synthesis.
Nutrition
Hill’s enters fresh dog food with refrigerated Science Diet rolls
Hill’s is launching refrigerated Science Diet dog food rolls at specialty retailers in July 2026.
Nutrition
Fermented discarded dates draw interest as a poultry feed ingredient
A new study explores whether fermented discarded dates can improve broiler meat quality while turning agricultural waste into feed.
Nutrition
Corbion updates LCA for algae-derived DHA portfolio
Corbion says its updated LCA shows lower climate and water impacts for algae-derived DHA used in pet food.
Nutrition
Study links dietary MDA to oxidative stress and color changes in catfish
A new study suggests oxidized feed byproducts may impair immunity, antioxidant defenses, and body color in channel catfish.
Nutrition
Soaking horse hay can cut sugars, but it also strips nutrients
Soaked hay may help horses with EMS, but experts say it can also reduce protein, minerals, and energy.
Nutrition
Seaweed polysaccharides show immune potential in blunt snout bream
A new study suggests fucoidan and laminarin may help juvenile blunt snout bream withstand bacterial challenge.
Nutrition
Study links Wedelia chinensis extract to tilapia health gains
A new tilapia nutrition study points to growth, antioxidant, and innate immunity benefits from Wedelia chinensis extract.
Nutrition
Why electrolyte balance matters for performance horses
The Horse highlights how sweat-driven electrolyte loss can affect hydration, recovery, and performance in working horses.
Nutrition
Study links Artemisia feed supplement to healthier goat meat fats
A new study suggests Artemisia ordosica may boost n-3 fatty acids in cashmere goat meat.
Nutrition
Review highlights organic acids’ growing role in rabbit nutrition
A new review examines how organic acids may support rabbit gut health, immunity, and sustainable production.
Nutrition
Reduced-protein layer diets improved digestibility, with enzyme caveats
A new layer study found reduced-protein diets improved nutrient use and lowered protein excretion, but some enzyme rates hurt egg outcomes.
Nutrition
Momentum launches #ShowUsYourEars summer dog treat campaign
Momentum is using a summer social campaign to spotlight pig ear chews and deepen retailer and pet parent engagement.
Nutrition
Plant extract blend shows promise in fish health, strep resistance
A four-plant feed additive improved gut-liver health and post-challenge survival in Acrossocheilus fasciatus.
Nutrition
Dietary nucleotides improve growth and gut health in swamp eel
A new study links dietary nucleotides with better growth, antioxidant status, and gut health in juvenile swamp eel.
Nutrition
Study links Bacillus subtilis to better performance in GIFT tilapia
A new Animals study found Bacillus subtilis improved growth, gut health, and stress-related markers in juvenile GIFT tilapia.
Nutrition
Study probes sodium butyrate’s metabolic effects in tumbler pigeons
A new pigeon study suggests sodium butyrate can shift blood chemistry and metabolic pathways, adding species-specific data to avian nutrition research.
Nutrition
Pilot trial suggests Exclzyme Pet may aid dogs with arthritis
A small blinded trial found Exclzyme Pet improved lameness, pain scores, and CRP in dogs with osteoarthritis.
Nutrition
Study links sodium butyrate to better jejunal health in weaned lambs
A new lamb study found coated sodium butyrate improved villus height, antioxidant status, and mitochondrial integrity after weaning.
Nutrition
Turkey tail mushrooms draw interest, but evidence in dogs stays limited
Turkey tail mushrooms are trending in canine wellness, but the veterinary evidence remains narrow and nuanced.
Nutrition
Lean horses can still have equine metabolic syndrome
Updated guidance says horses can have EMS without being overweight if insulin dysregulation is present.
Nutrition
Yeast culture study links lamb liver metabolism to antioxidant gains
A new metabolomics study suggests compound yeast culture may strengthen antioxidant pathways in weaned lamb livers.
Nutrition
Study maps cage versus free-range tradeoffs in yellow broilers
New research links broiler rearing system choice to growth, gut microbiota, and liver metabolism.
Nutrition
Broiler study links lysine and starch profile to gut health tradeoffs
A low-protein broiler study found lysine and starch structure can improve some gut markers while weakening others.
Nutrition
Concentrate type improved milk output and methane intensity in grazing cows
Late-lactation grazing cows fed high-starch or mixed concentrates produced more milk with lower methane intensity.
Nutrition
Study links adropin to reduced feeding in broiler chicks
New research suggests central adropin suppresses feed intake in neonatal broilers via NPY1, MC3, and MC4 signaling.
Nutrition
Study points to optimal protein range for juvenile C. nasus
A new study suggests early juvenile Chinese tapertail anchovy perform best on diets with about 45% protein.
Nutrition
Study tests potassium diformate as copper alternative in pigs
A new piglet study compares copper glycinate and potassium diformate as gut and immune support tools.
Nutrition
Study links dietary nucleotides to immune, gut shifts in kittens
A new study found yeast-derived nucleotides improved digestibility, immune markers, and microbiota profiles in weaned kittens.
Nutrition
Full Moon air-dried dog food wins 2026 Mindful Award
Full Moon’s Pure Protein Air-Dried Dog Food was named Pet Product of the Year by the 2026 Mindful Awards.
Nutrition
Best dog teeth-cleaning products put focus on evidence-backed care
Consumer interest in dog dental products is rising, but veterinary teams still need to guide pet parents toward proven options.
Nutrition
Broiler study questions TiO2’s neutrality as a feed marker
A new broiler study suggests TiO2 may alter gut fermentation and microbiota, complicating its use as an inert digestibility marker.
Nutrition
Study builds in ovo Salmonella and synbiotic chick models
A new poultry study establishes embryo-stage Salmonella and synbiotic models to probe early gut health.
Nutrition
Study links sulphur amino acid levels to gosling growth and feathers
A new gosling study ties sulphur amino acid intake to growth, metabolism, meat traits, and feather follicle gene activity.
Nutrition
Study points to 58.7% protein target for grow-out hybrid grouper
A new hybrid grouper study found growth and feed efficiency improved up to 60% dietary protein, with an estimated optimum of 58.7%.
Nutrition
Study tests peanut hull product as oat hay replacement in bulls
A new cattle nutrition study examines whether a processed peanut hull product can replace oat hay in Holstein dairy bulls.
Nutrition
Kalmbach family launches Unrivaled premium dog food brand
Kalmbach’s K9 & Kin Brands has launched Unrivaled, a premium dog food line with dry, wet, and treat products.
Nutrition
Maternal omega-3 diets showed limited effects on chick behavior
A new poultry study suggests strain and sex may matter more than maternal flaxseed diets in chick isolation responses.
Nutrition
Broiler breeder study links vitamin D3 metabolite mix to hatchability
A new Animals study found breeder diet supplements improved egg quality, with the simpler vitamin D3 metabolite mix showing the best hatchability.
Nutrition
New review reframes what makes chicken meat taste better
A new review suggests chicken palatability may depend on arachidonic acid, oxidation, and cooking-driven flavor changes.
Nutrition
Study explores hydrolyzed porcine blood meal for canine diets
A new Animals study suggests enzymatic hydrolysis may improve porcine blood meal's digestibility and iron-related value in dog food.
Nutrition
Study points to gut health potential for Xiasangju residues in hens
A new laying-hen study suggests Xiasangju processing residues may improve performance and modulate gut inflammation.
Nutrition
Silver pomfret study ties flow rate to metabolism in RAS
New sequencing research suggests water flow in silver pomfret RAS can shape metabolism, feeding, and gut microbiota.
Nutrition
Fiber-blend supplement study points to GI benefits in dogs and cats
A 30-day study suggests a fiber-blend supplement may improve stool quality and microbiome balance in dogs and cats.
Nutrition
Walnut husk extract shows promise against FLHS in laying hens
A new study found walnut green husk polyphenols reduced liver injury and fat deposition in hens with induced FLHS.
Nutrition
Broiler study examines methionine source in GAA-supplemented diets
New research explores whether methionine source changes performance in reduced-energy broiler diets with GAA.
Nutrition
Study maps how hens split lipids between body fat and egg yolk
A new multi-tissue metabolomics study links abdominal fat and egg yolk lipid allocation in older laying hens.
Nutrition
Study finds altitude-linked mineral gaps in yak calves in Ganzi
A new study found widespread mineral deficiencies in yak calves in Ganzi Prefecture, with several patterns shifting by altitude.
Nutrition
Study links glycerol monolaurate to calf growth and immune gains
A new calf study suggests glycerol monolaurate may improve growth, reduce diarrhea, and shift liver immune-metabolic pathways.
Nutrition
TEEF for Life expands into Canada through Kane partnership
TEEF for Life has partnered with Kane Veterinary Supplies to broaden Canadian distribution of its pet dental products.
Nutrition
Plant polysaccharides show promise in early-weaned squabs
A new Animals study suggests APS and GPS may support immunity, antioxidant status, and gut adaptation in early-weaned squabs.
Nutrition
Study links L. acidophilus to gut shifts in yellow-feathered broilers
A new Animals study found moderate L. acidophilus improved mid-growth nutrient utilization, but not consistent growth performance.
Nutrition
Study links tight post-grazing residuals to lower steer gains
New research suggests turnout timing affects costs, but tight residuals may more consistently reduce steer performance.
Nutrition
Blueberries are safe for dogs, but moderation still matters
PetMD says dogs can eat blueberries in moderation, with portion size and diet context still key.
Nutrition
Tamarind shell powder study points to broiler gut health gains
A new broiler study suggests tamarind shell powder may improve growth, nutrient use, and gut health.
Nutrition
Study links β-mannanase to gut barrier gains in broilers
A new broiler study found β-mannanase improved feed conversion, gut barrier markers, and intestinal development.
Nutrition
Fermented Bacillus-Lactiplantibacillus product boosts broiler growth
A new Animals study found a self-induced anaerobic fermented feed product improved broiler growth and digestibility.
Nutrition
Study examines folic acid’s role in folate-enriched eggs
New research suggests folic acid in layer diets may boost egg folate more than flock performance.
Nutrition
Study links dietary DON exposure to subclinical changes in gilts
A new gilt study suggests deoxynivalenol may alter immunity, hormones, and gut biology before growth performance declines.
Nutrition
Study maps sorghum amino acid digestibility in yellow-feathered chickens
New research reports sorghum digestibility values and prediction models for yellow-feathered chickens.
Nutrition
Study models more usable protein measures in equine feedstuffs
New research suggests crude protein alone may miss meaningful differences in how horses use dietary protein.
Nutrition
The Fatory adds nitrogen filling to protect oil-based pet products
The Fatory says new nitrogen filling capabilities will reduce oxidation in liquid pet nutrition products.
Nutrition
Macadamia husk shows promise, limits as corn substitute in goats
An in vitro goat study found macadamia husk can replace some corn, but higher inclusion reduced fermentability and digestibility.
Nutrition
Study links silicon supplementation to better late-lay performance
A new hens study suggests dietary silicon may support egg production through antioxidant, hormonal, and trace-mineral effects.
Nutrition
Study tests dry ageing in Rarámuri Criollo beef
A new Animals paper compares dry-aged beef quality in Rarámuri Criollo and Hereford × Angus cattle.
Nutrition
Uganda poultry botanical study flags heavy metal concerns
A Central Uganda study found Capsicum frutescens was safer than cannabis or tobacco as an indigenous poultry feed additive.
Nutrition
New review highlights nutrition’s role in mycotoxin mitigation
A new review says nutritional interventions may help reduce mycotoxin damage, alongside feed testing and control programs.
Nutrition
Review links modern broiler growth to muscle myopathies
A new review connects rapid broiler muscle growth with wooden breast, white striping, and spaghetti meat.
Nutrition
Study links fiber levels to gut and immune balance in goslings
A new goose study suggests moderate dietary fiber may best support early gut and immune development.
Nutrition
Artificial saliva shows promise, limits as a lamb rumen buffer
A new lamb study found moderate artificial saliva improved rumen stability, while high inclusion appeared to impair metabolism and carcass traits.
Nutrition
TNC expands in Germany with Frostfutter Perleberg deal
The Nutriment Company has acquired Frostfutter Perleberg and eBarf, extending its raw pet food footprint in Germany.
Nutrition
PetMD guppy care sheet highlights water quality and feeding basics
A new PetMD guide outlines guppy tank, feeding, and water quality basics with clear takeaways for veterinary teams.
Nutrition
RAWZ expands wet food lineup with new venison pâté recipes
RAWZ has launched New Zealand-made venison canned pâté recipes for cats and dogs in goat’s milk and green mussel varieties.
Nutrition
Case report links canine infertility workup to nutrition review
A Frontiers case report found 12 of 15 German Shepherd bitches resumed cycling after nutritional intervention.
Nutrition
The Fatory adds nitrogen filling to curb oxidation in pet oils
The Fatory says new nitrogen filling capabilities will help protect oil-based pet nutrition products from oxidation.
Nutrition
Study finds cats accepted cultivated hamster cells in wet food
A small feline feeding study found cultivated hamster cells were well accepted and broadly comparable to chicken on digestibility.
Nutrition
CNN models aim to improve NIR feed quality prediction
A new Animals study explores whether CNN-based models can improve NIRS predictions of protein and fiber in mixed animal feeds.
Nutrition
Study tracks canine microbiome shifts after 90 days on hemp diets
A new canine nutrition study suggests hempseed by-products and oil can alter fecal microbiota over 90 days.
Nutrition
Processed crayfish shell meal shows promise in largemouth bass feed
A new study suggests enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation may improve how crayfish shell meal supports bass gut health.
Nutrition
GNT brings EXBERRY plant-based colors to pet food
GNT has launched a plant-based EXBERRY color range for cat and dog food, targeting clean-label pet food formulations in the EU.
Nutrition
Study links life stage to digestibility in Sapsaree dogs
New research suggests puppy, adult, and senior Sapsarees differ in digestibility and physiologic markers.
Nutrition
Cleaning water cups may improve intake and milk yield in tie-stall cows
A new study suggests cleaning fouled water cups can improve drinking efficiency and short-term milk yield in lactating tie-stall cows.
Nutrition
Nutrition is moving back into the dermatology workup
Veterinary dermatology experts are urging clinicians to treat diet history as a routine part of skin case evaluation.
Nutrition
Why ‘real meat’ pet foods still use added flavor
A Truth about Pet Food article is reviving questions about why diets made with real meat still include natural flavor.
Nutrition
Turkey tail mushrooms for dogs draw interest, but evidence stays narrow
Turkey tail supplements are gaining attention in dogs, but the strongest evidence remains limited to a narrow oncology setting.
Nutrition
Equine gut supplements get a sharper, more clinical sales pitch
Mad Barn’s latest sponsored equine content highlights how gut supplements are being marketed by problem area, not as one-size-fits-all fixes.
Nutrition
Study finds microplastics in boar semen, links to slower motility
A new Frontiers study detected microplastics in all boar semen samples tested and linked some polymers to slower sperm motility.
Nutrition
Review spotlights water hyacinth as a possible ruminant feed
A new review says processed water hyacinth may help ease feed shortages, but safety and contamination risks remain central.
Nutrition
Why traditional bran mashes are falling out of favor in horses
Equine nutrition guidance says traditional bran mashes can upset the gut and unbalance minerals.
Nutrition
Study points to olive leaf powder as quail feed additive
A new study found olive leaf powder improved growth, antioxidant markers, and gut bacteria in growing Japanese quail.
Nutrition
Hill’s symposium puts the gut-skin axis in the spotlight
Hill’s has opened registration for its 2026 Global Symposium, focused on nutrition, microbiome health, and dermatology.
Nutrition
Study suggests cultivated hamster cells are viable in cat diets
A small feline feeding study found cultivated hamster cells were well accepted and adequately digestible versus chicken.
Nutrition
Review links broiler muscle growth gains to myopathy risk
A new review examines how fast growth in broilers is tied to wooden breast, white striping, and spaghetti meat.
Nutrition
Study points to sanguinarine as histamine buffer in juvenile eels
A new eel nutrition study suggests sanguinarine may reduce gut and liver damage tied to excess dietary histamine.
Nutrition
FDA clears fermented lamb protein ingredient for dog food use
Bond and Hill’s say FDA raised no questions on a precision-fermented lamb protein ingredient for adult dog diets.
Nutrition
Study explores gut microbiome shifts in cats with obesity
A new feline study links body condition, metabolism, and gut microbes, while testing FMT as a possible obesity-related intervention.
Nutrition
Study examines peanut meal as a soy alternative for laying hens
New research adds to evidence that peanut meal may help replace soybean meal in layer diets, with formulation and aflatoxin control as key limits.
Nutrition
Study tests Ophiopogon by-products in meat-rabbit feed
A new rabbit nutrition study examines whether Ophiopogon japonicus by-products can replace alfalfa meal while supporting gut health.
Nutrition
Xinjiang study finds regional lipid signatures in camel milk
A new lipidomics study suggests camel milk from three Xinjiang regions carries distinct lipid fingerprints tied to local ecology.
Nutrition
Blue Buffalo faces class action over grain-free dog food claims
An Illinois family alleges Blue Buffalo’s grain-free dog food contributed to a dog’s DCM and death.
Nutrition
Study suggests smell, not just fullness, shapes how cats eat
A new study suggests cats often stop eating because food odors become familiar, not because they’re fully satiated.
Nutrition
The Horse spotlights five management steps for stronger hooves
A new sponsored article highlights nutrition, farrier care, exercise, supplements, and thrush prevention as key hoof-health levers.
Nutrition
Review spotlights G0S2 as a potential meat-quality regulator
A new review links G0S2-driven lipid metabolism to intramuscular fat and meat quality traits.
Nutrition
Donkey milk shows promise in traditional Serbian cheese
A Serbian study found donkey milk changed cheese composition without hurting microbiological quality or overall acceptability.
Nutrition
Dr. Pol brings non-prescription clinical dog food to Walmart
Dr. Pol’s new clinical nutrition line gives Walmart shoppers access to targeted dog diets without a prescription.
Nutrition
What human-grade pet food does, and doesn’t, mean
Human-grade is a defined pet food claim, but it doesn’t guarantee better nutrition or better outcomes.
Nutrition
Schisandrin B study links zebrafish gut changes to lower glucose stress
A newly accepted zebrafish study suggests schisandrin B may reduce diet-driven oxidative stress, inflammation, and tissue injury.
Nutrition
Equine gut supplement claims spotlight evidence gaps
A sponsored Equus article revives a familiar question, but veterinarians still face mixed evidence on equine gut supplements.
Nutrition
Study links soybean oil diets to milk fat profile shifts
A small dairy cow study found soybean oil changed milk fatty acids more than milk output.
Nutrition
Hill’s report puts evidence-based kitten care in focus
A new Hill’s report reframes kittenhood as a full-year pediatric window for nutrition, vaccination, and preventive care.
Nutrition
Horse gut supplements put evidence and expectations in focus
A sponsored Equus article highlights rising interest in equine gut supplements, but veterinarians still face mixed evidence and product variability.
Nutrition
Insect meals tested as maize silage supplements for waterfowl feed
A new Animals study explores black soldier fly and mealworm meals in maize silage, with attention to nutrients, microbes, and mycotoxins.
Nutrition
Interzoo 2026 opens in Nuremberg with focus on pet food and sustainability
Interzoo 2026 runs May 12-15 in Nuremberg, with pet food and sustainability events leading into the show.
Nutrition
Montego, Petshop Science set pet food donation record
Montego and Petshop Science donated 67,200 kilograms of pet food in 24 hours, setting a new Guinness World Records title.
Nutrition
Study points to squid-liver powder alternatives in shrimp feed
Marine protein hydrolysates may help replace squid-liver powder in Pacific white shrimp diets without compromising performance.
Nutrition
Hill’s launches feline therapeutic diet for weight and mobility
Hill’s new prescription feline diet combines weight management and joint support in one formula.
Nutrition
Plant-based pet diets gain staying power, with caveats for clinics
Plant-based pet foods keep expanding, but veterinarians still need to focus on nutritional adequacy and species-specific risks.
Nutrition
Soaking hay can cut sugar, but it may also wash out nutrients
Hay soaking can help metabolic horses, but longer soak times may also reduce key nutrients and dry matter.
Nutrition
Study links oral DHA to airway immune changes in healthy horses
A new AJVR study found oral DHA supplementation altered alveolar macrophage metabolism and airway lipid profiles in healthy horses.
Nutrition
Study points to phospholipid sweet spot for salmon fry diets
A new study found soybean lecithin and krill phospholipids both improved growth and lipid handling in Atlantic salmon fry.
Nutrition
Catit brings freeze-dried raw positioning to dry cat food
Catit’s new Double Fusion line blends kibble with freeze-dried raw meat, raising familiar nutrition and safety questions for clinics.
Nutrition
Fluval spotlights insect protein in Bug Bites fish diets
Fluval’s Bug Bites line underscores growing interest in black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable fish food ingredient.
Nutrition
Forage-first message returns to the center of equine nutrition
A new report urges veterinarians and pet parents to put forage quality, testing, and pasture management back at the center of horse diets.
Nutrition
Retailers push year-round flea and tick prevention
Pet retailers are being urged to reinforce year-round parasite prevention as veterinary and public health guidance shifts beyond seasonal messaging.
Nutrition
Monthly prevention messaging meets integrated feline nutrition
Sponsored content highlights monthly canine parasite prevention and a new Hill’s diet for cats with weight and mobility needs.
Nutrition
Hill’s launches feline diet for weight loss and mobility support
Hill’s new Prescription Diet Metabolic + j/d combines feline weight management and joint support in one therapeutic formula.
Nutrition
Equine supplement coverage sharpens focus on smarter ration balancing
New equine nutrition coverage highlights limited oversight, oversupplementation risks, and the need for targeted vitamin and mineral use.
Nutrition
Gheda puts QR-based sourcing proof at the center of pet food
Gheda’s new UNICA GHEDA platform uses QR codes to show where main pet food ingredients come from.
Nutrition
Psychobiotics put the gut-brain axis on vets’ radar
New attention on psychobiotics highlights the promise, and limits, of microbiome-based support for pet anxiety.
Nutrition
Study links dietary bile acids to antioxidant, microbiota shifts in ewes
A small sheep study found bile acid supplementation improved antioxidant markers and altered fecal microbiota in culled ewes.
Nutrition
Study maps diet clues in critically endangered Yangtze fish
A new Animals study examines digestive anatomy and gut contents in Ochetobius elongatus to inform conservation and artificial breeding.
Nutrition
Study probes growth-linked metabolites in lamb roughage diets
New lamb research explores metabolic signals tied to average daily gain when roughage shifts from peanut vine to extruded rapeseed straw.
Nutrition
Study probes gut microbiome, FMT, and obesity in cats
A new feline study links obesity to subtle gut microbiome changes, while raising questions about FMT’s clinical role.
Nutrition
Mediterranean sheep systems review spotlights Gentile di Puglia
A new review says native sheep systems in Mediterranean marginal areas remain valuable, but face climate, market, and demographic pressure.
Nutrition
Microalgae additives may help seabream handle plant-based diets
New seabream studies suggest microalgae-based nutraceuticals can support gut function, stress resilience, and performance in plant-heavy feeds.
Nutrition
Study links in ovo silver nanoparticles to broiler gains
A 2026 Animals study found 15 ppm in ovo silver nanoparticles improved several broiler hatch and post-hatch measures.
Nutrition
Study links pig feeding strategy to lesions and growth outcomes
A new study found mildly restricted feeding reduced some lesions in finishing pigs, while smaller groups improved growth.
Nutrition
Raw pet food warning draws pushback over risk framing
A CSPI warning on raw pet food safety prompted a rebuttal from Truth about Pet Food over how contamination risk is framed.
Nutrition
RNA-seq study links concentrate feeding to yak calf gut development
A new yak-calf transcriptomics study adds molecular evidence that preweaning concentrate feeding may shape gastrointestinal development.
Nutrition
Study compares wheat bran and beet pulp in weaned pig diets
A new study examines how wheat bran- and beet pulp-based nursery diets affect piglet growth, digestibility, and fecal scores.
Nutrition
Study suggests zinc may blunt heat stress in carp intestine
A new Animals study found heat drove major intestinal gene-expression changes in common carp, while zinc appeared to reduce that response.
Nutrition
Why grain-inclusive dog food is still part of the conversation
A new Whole Dog Journal piece argues grain-inclusive diets remain a solid option when overall formulation quality is strong.
Nutrition
New review maps nutritional strategies against mycotoxin harm
A new review links mycotoxin damage to shared cellular pathways and highlights nutrition-based mitigation strategies.
Nutrition
Dog dental products draw attention to evidence gaps in home care
A new roundup of dog dental products underscores the need for evidence-based guidance, daily brushing, and dog-safe ingredients.
Nutrition
Sponsored equine feature spotlights vitamin E and neurologic risk
The Horse revisits vitamin E’s role in equine neuromuscular disease, with reminders for diagnosis, prevention, and client guidance.
Nutrition
A horse can have EMS without being overweight
New guidance underscores that insulin dysregulation, not obesity alone, defines equine metabolic syndrome.
Nutrition
Study links feed lipid-starch balance to liver metabolism in hybrid grouper
New research suggests lipid and starch balance in hybrid grouper diets can shape growth, blood chemistry, and liver metabolism.
Nutrition
Dead gray whales in Washington raise renewed nutrition concerns
Two emaciated gray whales found near Ocean Shores add to concern about renewed West Coast nutritional stress.
Nutrition
Study suggests mid-30% protein target for juvenile Tor sinensis
A new study finds juvenile Tor sinensis grew best on diets with about 34% protein, with benefits for gut and antioxidant markers.
Nutrition
Loopworm reports carbon-negative footprint for pet food ingredients
Loopworm says a PwC India assessment found its silkworm-based pet and feed ingredients are carbon-negative.
Nutrition
Study tests lower-protein dairy diets with Actisaf Sc 47
A new dairy cow study links lower crude protein diets, with or without Actisaf Sc 47, to nitrogen-efficiency questions vets are watching.
Nutrition
Parasite myth-busting sharpens year-round prevention message
New veterinary podcast coverage reinforces year-round parasite prevention and annual heartworm testing.
Nutrition
Seaweed extract cuts methane in grazing beef cows study finds
University of Adelaide researchers reported 49.5% to 77.0% methane cuts in Angus cows without harming calf growth.
Nutrition
Budget horse feeding starts with forage, not shortcuts
Equine nutrition guidance says feed savings often come from better forage choices, less waste, and fewer unnecessary supplements.
Nutrition
Vital Pet Life brings ASC-labeled salmon oil to Walmart
Vital Pet Life says its Only Salmon Oil is the first ASC-labeled pet supplement sold in the U.S.
Nutrition
What aging metabolic horses need now
Older horses with PPID or insulin dysregulation need more tailored feeding, exercise, and medication plans.
Nutrition
Pulverized ingredients put pet food processing in focus
A consumer advocacy post is raising new questions about how finely pet food ingredients are processed before they reach the bowl.
Nutrition
Study suggests smell, not just fullness, shapes feline eating
A new study suggests cats may stop eating because food odors become familiar, not just because they’re full.
Nutrition
Study links glucosamine to better shell quality in aged hens
A new Animals study suggests dietary glucosamine may improve laying rate, shell quality, and liver health in aged hens.
Nutrition
Feeding performance horses with EMS means managing risk, not just calories
New guidance highlights how performance horses with EMS can stay in work while limiting insulin and laminitis risk.
Nutrition
Camel milk study links diet mix to shifts in milk lipids
A new camel nutrition study suggests forage-to-concentrate balance can change milk lipid composition.
Nutrition
Study links high-moisture corn to metabolic shifts in Kazakh rams
A new sheep nutrition study suggests high-moisture corn may improve performance while reshaping rumen and metabolic markers.
Nutrition
House bill could expand Chesapeake blue catfish use in pet food
The MAWS Act would support use of invasive blue catfish in pet food, raising fresh questions about contaminant oversight.
Nutrition
Dog allergy supplements gain attention, but evidence still varies
Omega-3s remain the best-supported supplement ingredient for allergic dogs, while evidence for other common additives is less robust.
Nutrition
Coated betaine study links rumen shifts to better lamb meat quality
A new Animals study suggests coated betaine may improve lamb meat quality and flavor by altering rumen microbial flora.
Nutrition
Older metabolic horses need more individualized nutrition plans
The Horse highlights how aging complicates feeding and management for horses with PPID, insulin dysregulation, and related dental issues.
Nutrition
Selenium review sharpens focus on antioxidant support in livestock
A new review says selenium remains central to antioxidant defense, immunity, and productivity in cattle, pigs, and small ruminants.
Nutrition
Why canine body condition scoring is back in focus
A Whole Dog Journal article highlights body condition scoring as a simple tool for spotting excess weight in dogs.
Nutrition
PetAg expands Dyne into targeted soft chews for dogs
PetAg has launched four Dyne Soft Chews formulas for dogs, adding condition-specific supplements to its long-standing nutrition brand.
Nutrition
Fermented feed study points to gut health gains in weaned piglets
A new piglet study links composite probiotic fermented feed to better growth and intestinal health after weaning.
Nutrition
Alternative trout feeds match conventional growth in new study
Rainbow trout fed insect- and algae-based diets performed comparably to fish on conventional feed in a new Animals study.
Nutrition
Black soldier fly larvae show promise as partial soy replacement
A new broiler study found black soldier fly larvae meal could replace soybean meal at 20% to 40%, but 60% hurt performance.
Nutrition
Review tracks shift toward bioactive compounds in pet food
Two reviews highlight growing interest in functional and plant-derived ingredients, but evidence and regulation still lag.
Nutrition
Why menadione sodium bisulfite complex remains a pet food puzzle
MSBC is widely used in pet food, but its formal regulatory status still isn’t as straightforward as many expect.
Nutrition
New JAVMA data support earlier renal diets in cats with CKD
A 1,430-cat study found early renal diet use was linked to slower CKD progression and five extra months of survival.
Nutrition
Study tests GAA in reduced-energy broiler diets
A new broiler study examines whether guanidinoacetic acid can help maintain performance as dietary energy is reduced.
Nutrition
Sandhills Calving System gets renewed attention at 25 years
Nebraska researchers say the Sandhills Calving System still helps cut calf scours, treatment costs, and losses.
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Cat food helps lift General Mills’ pet sales in Q3
General Mills’ pet segment grew in Q3, with Tastefuls and Tiki Cat leading gains in cat food.
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Fermented coffee cherry pulp shows promise in Thai chickens
A new study suggests fermented coffee cherry pulp may improve growth and gut health in Thai native chickens.
Nutrition
Applaws broadens cat nutrition with kitten, Vitality launches
Applaws added kitten formulas and new Vitality recipes as it pushes deeper into complete-and-balanced cat nutrition.
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Senior horse joint care messaging shifts beyond supplements
New sponsored coverage highlights six practical ways to support aging equine joints through nutrition and daily management.
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Sponsored equine nutrition feature spotlights steady growth
A new sponsored article highlights balanced feeding for young horses, with implications for orthopedic health and preventive veterinary guidance.
Nutrition
Sponsored horse nutrition content puts focus on performance feeding
Equus and The Horse are spotlighting sponsored guidance on feeding performance horses.
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Study adds to case for black soldier fly meal in broiler diets
A new broiler study suggests black soldier fly larvae meal may replace part of soybean meal without harming key outcomes.
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Low-fat diet with plant extract shows metabolic signals in beagles
A new beagle study suggests a low-fat diet plus plant extract may influence lipids, inflammation, and the gut microbiota.
Nutrition
Three must-reads put diabetes nutrition back in focus
A dvm360 roundup highlights how diet strategy can shape diabetes outcomes in dogs and cats.
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Nutrition moves into focus for aging cats with cognitive decline
New research and clinical guidance are pushing nutrition into the care plan for senior cats with cognitive changes.
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Nutrition gains ground in senior cat cognitive care
Aging-cat brain health is drawing new attention, with nutrition framed as one part of multimodal cognitive support.
Nutrition
FDA approval brings first generic pergolide option for horses
Dechra’s Zygolide gives equine veterinarians a new generic option for managing PPID in horses.
Nutrition
COHAT to COPAT puts prevention at the center of dental care
Veterinary educators are tying dental compliance more closely to prevention, communication, and clearer clinical language.
Nutrition
Half of dogs in Dog Aging Project cohort received supplements
A new Dog Aging Project analysis found 52% of enrolled dogs received supplements, most often omega-3s and joint products.
Nutrition
Diet-first guidance sharpens management of canine chronic enteropathy
A new review says systematic diet trials can improve outcomes in normoalbuminaemic dogs with chronic enteropathy.
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Cornell study renews scrutiny of copper in commercial dog food
New Cornell-led research links copper-restricted diets with lower liver copper accumulation in older dogs.
Nutrition
Feeding before surgery may improve recovery in horses
New equine data suggest fasting before elective surgery may raise colic risk instead of lowering it.
Nutrition
Fear Free ties outdoor enrichment to pet-safe weed control
Fear Free’s latest outdoor-living content blends enrichment advice with a branded weed-control message for pet parents.