2022

The gut microbiota has numerous roles benefiting the host, such as digestion, production of vitamins and maintenance of normal functions of the intestinal villi.

02-01-2023 | Article

Impact of nutrients on gut microbiota

PhD student Gerald Zirintunda examines various plants for anti-parasitic properties Photo: Gerald Zirintunda

02-01-2023 | Article

Drug resistance in poultry parasites

Anticoccidial effects of oregano and garlic

02-01-2023 | Article

Anticoccidial effects of oregano and garlic

Dictyocaulus viviparus is the only lungworm found in cattle. The eggs hatch during the passage through the intestinal system. Photo: Alan R Walker

02-01-2023 | Article

Parasites: A real burden to the livestock sector

A healthy gut enables an animal to make the most of every dietary nutrient fed.

02-01-2023 | Article

Understanding and preserving gut health

The capsule is easily swallowed by a cow and stays in the gut throughout its lifetime. Photo: Van Assendelft Photography

02-01-2023 | Article

New cheap bolus for smarter farming

Giving the postbiotic in the diet from weaning reduced the intensity and duration of diarrhoea when pigs were subsequently challenged with F4+.

02-01-2023 | Article

A pioneer postbiotic to maintain gut health in pigs

Professor Jaroslaw Dastych: Novel antibacterial solution for poultry

02-01-2023 | Interview

Professor Jaroslaw Dastych: Novel antibacterial solution for poultry

Photo: Shutterstock

29-12-2022 | Expert opinion

Optimising gut integrity

Earthworms are used to aerate the substrate. Vermifiltration produces vermicompost which can be used on soil and crops. Photo: Sustainable Sanitation Alliance

03-11-2022 | Article

How vermifiltration technology lowers methane emissions