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Welcome to the Microbasics SmartTube Blog where we provide content and insight on topics relating to Gastrointestinal Health and Wellness, the Immune System, Crop Science and Agricultural Environmental Sustainability!

Heavy Metals, Animal Feed, and the Black Mamba Connection

by Mariah Gull

Heavy Metals, Animal Feed, and the Black Mamba Connection

New research from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa (Wits University), has shown that heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and...
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The Transformation from Monogastric to Ruminant

by Mariah Gull

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The Transformation from Monogastric to Ruminant

The rumen is a fascinating and unique organ in ruminant animals. Proper development of the rumen is pivotal to digestive efficiency and overall productivity. Producers...
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The Hoof Cowboy - Interview with Jeremy Wood

by Mariah Gull

The Hoof Cowboy - Interview with Jeremy Wood

Jeremy Wood did not grow up around agriculture. His dad worked in a bank, his mother was a schoolteacher, and they lived in a small...
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Managing Methane Production With Feed Additives

by Mariah Gull

Managing Methane Production With Feed Additives

Methane gas produced by cows through ruminal fermentation is released into the atmosphere when the animal burps. This gas not only contributes to global warming...
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Kinder Ground for Animal Welfare - Interview with Dr. Jennifer Walker

by Mariah Gull

Kinder Ground for Animal Welfare - Interview with Dr. Jennifer Walker

A veterinarian by trade, Dr. Walker (Dr. Jen) grew up south of San Francisco determined to be a veterinarian, specifically one that specialized in cancer...
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