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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!

Small Ruminant Nutrition

by Mariah Gull

Small Ruminant Nutrition

Small ruminants require energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water just like any other animal. Energy is usually the most limiting nutrient, and protein typically the...
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Supplementation of Active Dry Yeast

by Mariah Gull

Supplementation of Active Dry Yeast

Direct fed microbial (DFM) products are one possible avenue to improve animal health during the transition period. Active dry yeasts (ADY) are one subset of...
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Understanding Peak Milk

by Mariah Gull

Understanding Peak Milk

Peak milk is used to measure the success of the dry period and early lactation nutrition and management. When nutrient needs for both the fetus...
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Gut-Organ Axes: The Gut-Mammary Connection

by Mariah Gull

Gut-Organ Axes: The Gut-Mammary Connection

The final gut-organ axis that we will explore at this time is the gut-mammary axis. Within cattle production, the mammary gland is a major organ...
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Gut-Organ Axes: The Gut-Reproductive Connection

by Mariah Gull

Gut-Organ Axes: The Gut-Reproductive Connection

Another gut-organ axis that is yet to be explored in depth is the gut-reproductive axis. For a very long time the reproductive tract of healthy...
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