Rare earth elements (REEs) are key constituents of modern technology and play important
roles in various chemical and industrial applications. They also are increasingly used in …

Background A number of applications have been developed using rare earth elements
(REE), implying several human exposures and raising unsolved questions as to REE …

In the past two decades, an intensive amount of research has been focused on the
development of alternatives to antibiotics to maintain swine health and performance. The …

The extensive use of rare earth elements (REEs) in a number of technologies is expected to
impact on human health, including occupational and environmental REE exposures. A body …

Because the use of antibiotics as growth promoters was banned due to global health
concerns, researchers are focusing on exploring alternative safe and effective feed …

Inulin can stimulate the growth of the intestinal bacteria as well as alter the ratio among
various short chain fatty acids (SCFA) produced. In the present study, we analyzed the effect …

Pharmacological levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) can improve the health of weaning piglets and
influence the intestinal microbiota. This experiment aimed at studying the dose–response …

The immature immune system at birth and environmental stress increase the risk of infection
in nursing pigs. Severe infection subsequently induces intestinal and respiratory diseases …

There is a need for newer feed additives due to legal prohibition on inclusion of growth
promoting antibiotics in livestock diets in several countries due to antimicrobial resistance. In …

Feather pecking in laying hens is a serious behavioral problem that is often associated with
feather eating. The intake of feathers may influence the gut microbiota and its metabolism …