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14 <!-- HEADER --> <header> <a href="/taking-stock"> <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/asas-taking-stock-logo.gif" alt="ASAS" class="logo"/> </a> 15<ul class="main-nav"> 16 <li> 17 <a target="_self" href="/">Home</a> 18 </li> 19 <li> 20 <a target="_self" href="/about/public-policy">Public Policy</a> 21 </li> 22 <li> 23 <a target="_self" href="/about/contact-us">Contact Us</a> 24 </li> 25 <li> 26 <a target="_self" href="/services/calendar">Calendar</a> 27 </li> 28</ul> 29 <div class="nav-elements"> <i class="fa fa-bars" id="mobileMenu"></i> </div> </header> <div class="mobile-nav-container" id="mobileNav"></div> 30<section class="news"> 31 <h2>Featured Articles</h2> 32 <ul class="news-list"> 33 <li> 34 <a href="/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/08/20/interpretive-summary--mouse-models-of-zika-virus-infection-induced-placenta-and-fetal-brain-damage"> 35 <div class="newsType">Blog</div> 36 <h3>Interpretive Summary: Mouse models of Zika virus infection-induced placenta and fetal brain damage</h3> 37 <div class="summary"> 38 Zika virus (ZIKV) can spread from one person to another through a mosquito bite. This exposure does not cause any major issues for a healthy person. However, pregnant mothers infected with ZIKV are highly associated with delivering infants with a smaller⦠39 </div> 40 </a> 41 </li> 42 <li> 43 <a href="/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/08/27/interpretive-summary--disentangling-mature-cow-weight-and-body-condition-score--a-comparative-single-step-gwas-of-phenotypic-pre-adjustment-vs.-recursive-modeling"> 44 <div class="newsType">Blog</div> 45 <h3>Interpretive Summary: Disentangling mature cow weight and body condition score: a comparative single-step GWAS of phenotypic pre-adjustment vs. recursive modeling</h3> 46 <div class="summary"> 47 Mature cow weight (MWT) is an important trait in cattle production because it influences feed requirements and overall efficiency. However, MWT is closely related to body condition score (BCS), which reflects a cowâs nutritional status and energy⦠48 </div> 49 </a> 50 </li> 51 <li> 52 <a href="/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--learning-to-predict-pellet-quality--a-machine-learning-and-feature-engineering-approach"> 53 <div class="newsType">Blog</div> 54 <h3>Interpretive Summary: Learning to predict pellet quality: a machine learning and feature engineering approach</h3> 55 <div class="summary"> 56 Pellet quality is a major concern for commercial feed mills as it influences the production efficiency of pelleted feed, as well as downstream animal performance. The Pellet Durability Index (PDI) is commonly used to measure pellet quality. However, since⦠57 </div> 58 </a> 59 </li> 60 </ul> 61</section> <section class="content-container"> <div class="content"> <ul class="breadcrumbs"> <li> <a class="fa fa-home" href="/"></a> </li> <li> <a href="/taking-stock">Taking Stock</a> </li> </ul> 62 63 64<div> 65 <ul class="article-list"> 66 67 <li> 68 <h2> 69 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 70 71 <div> 72 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 73 </div> 74 Interpretive Summary: Chromium propionate supplementation modulates rumen fermentation, immune response, temperament, and growth of recently weaned Brangus steers 75 </h2><br> 76 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t204413-713.png?sfvrsn=88055fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 77 <div class="blogSummary"> 78 79 80 Preconditioning is a stressful period in which newly weaned steers are vaccinated, dewormed, commingled, and transitioned to a new environment and diets; these stressors compromise immunity, welfare, and growth. Chromium is known to improve glucose metabolism, reduce stress, and increase weight gain in cattle; however, the underlying physiological mechanisms during preconditioning are not fully understood. 81 </div> 82 <hr> 83 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--chromium-propionate-supplementation-modulates-rumen-fermentation--immune-response--temperament--and-growth-of-recently-weaned-brangus-steers">Read more</a> 84 <div class="clearfix"></div> 85 </li> 86 <li> 87 <h2> 88 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 89 90 <div> 91 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 92 </div> 93 Interpretive Summary: Drinking water intake in feedlot cattle: a meta-analysis 94 </h2><br> 95 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t202115-808.png?sfvrsn=64045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 96 <div class="blogSummary"> 97 98 99 Drinking water intake (DWI) for feedlot cattle was asse
99ssed by meta-analysis using 35 studies, up to 131 experiments. A wide range of countries, breeds, sex, stages in the feedlot, and environmental conditions were represented. Studies were observational while others evaluated interventions including water quality and shade. 100 </div> 101 <hr> 102 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--drinking-water-intake-in-feedlot-cattle--a-meta-analysis">Read more</a> 103 <div class="clearfix"></div> 104 </li> 105 <li> 106 <h2> 107 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 108 109 <div> 110 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 111 </div> 112 Interpretive Summary:Human milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri improved growth performance of weaned pigs by modulating systemic immune responses and enhancing intestinal health 113 </h2><br> 114 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t200904-726.png?sfvrsn=3d045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 115 <div class="blogSummary"> 116 117 118 Dietary supplementation with human milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri may help improve the health and growth of weaned pigs by supporting intestinal health and immune functions during the post-weaning period. The dietary probiotic improved growth performance and tended to reduce frequency of diarrhea, suggesting its potential as a functional feed additive for weaned pigs. 119 </div> 120 <hr> 121 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary-human-milk-derived-limosilactobacillus-reuteri-improved-growth-performance-of-weaned-pigs-by-modulating-systemic-immune-responses-and-enhancing-intestinal-health">Read more</a> 122 <div class="clearfix"></div> 123 </li> 124 <li> 125 <h2> 126 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 127 128 <div> 129 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 130 </div> 131 Interpretive Summary: Effect of high dietary lysine on growth performance and body composition in weaned pigs following a period with dietary protein restriction: a preliminary study 132 </h2><br> 133 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t195548-159.png?sfvrsn=18045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 134 <div class="blogSummary"> 135 136 137 A diet with a low protein content is a known effectful measure in reducing the incidences of post-weaning diarrhea. However, a negative side effect of this measure is that the pigs grow slower as their requirements for nutrients are not being met. 138 </div> 139 <hr> 140 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--effect-of-high-dietary-lysine-on-growth-performance-and-body-composition-in-weaned-pigs-following-a-period-with-dietary-protein-restriction--a-preliminary-study">Read more</a> 141 <div class="clearfix"></div> 142 </li> 143 <li> 144 <h2> 145 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 146 147 <div> 148 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 149 </div> 150 Interpretive Summary: Effects of a mushroom-based β-glucan blend on the gastrointestinal health and immune function of healthy adult cats 151 </h2><br> 152 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t195054-692.png?sfvrsn=f1045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 153 <div class="blogSummary"> 154 155 156 Mushroom complex (MC) is a blend of mushroom water extracts including β-glucans and bovine colostrum that may promote immune function and gut health. However, these potential benefits have not been tested in cats. In this study, 20 healthy adult cats were fed a kibble diet for 15âwk. 157 </div> 158 <hr> 159 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--effects-of-a-mushroom-based-β-glucan-blend-on-the-gastrointestinal-health-and-immune-function-of-healthy-adult-cats">Read more</a> 160 <div class="clearfix"></div> 161 </li> 162 <li> 163 <h2> 164 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 165 166 <div> 167 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 168 </div> 169 Interpretive Summary: Revisiting eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid recommendations for healthy Siberian Huskies at maintenance: greater dietary EPA and DHA increase plasma lipid incorporation and reduce α-tocopherol concentrations 170 </h2><br> 171 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t194624-110.png?sfvrsn=cb045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 172 <div class="blogSummary"> 173 174 175 Omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), help regulate inflammation, support immune function, and contribute to maintaining normal physiological processes. This study evaluated the effects of increasing dietary EPA and DHA intake from fish oil in healthy adult, large-breed dogs. 176 </div> 177 <hr> 178 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--revisiting-eicosapentaenoic-acid-and-docosahexaenoic-acid-recommendations-for-healthy-siberian-huskies-at-maintenance--greater-dietary-epa-and-dha-increase-plasma-lipid-incorporation-and-reduce-α-tocopherol-concentrations">Read more</a> 179 <div class="clearfix"></div> 180 </li> 181 <li> 182 <h2> 183 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 184 185 <div> 186 Sep<br><strong>24</strong> 187 </div> 188 Interpretive Summary: Investigating targeted and untargeted approaches to biomarker discovery in fearful, adult dogs 189 </h2><br> 190 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-23t193607-536.png?sfvrsn=a0045fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 191 <div class="blogSummary"> 192 193 194 Chronic fear and anxiety experienced by pet dogs can negatively affect their welfare, although the physiological mechanisms underlying these states remain poorly understood. The objective of this study was to explore metabolites associated with fearfulness in dogs. 195 </div> 196 <hr> 197 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/24/interpretive-summary--investigating-targeted-and-untargeted-approaches-to-biomarker-discovery-in-fearful--adult-dogs">Read more</a> 198 <div class="clearfix"></div> 199 </li> 200 <li> 201 <h2> 202 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 203 204 <div> 205 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 206 </div> 207 Interpretive Summary: Exploratory identification of coding and splicing-related SNV variants in A1A1 and A2A2 β-casein Holstein dairy cows 208 </h2><br> 209 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t212729-799.png?sfvrsn=e5fc5fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 210 <div class="blogSummary"> 211 212 213 Milk from cows carrying the A2 variant of the β-casein protein has attracted increasing interest because it may be easier to digest than conventional milk. As a result, many dairy farms are progressively selecting cows with the A2A2 β-casein genotype. However, little is known about whether genetic variation in genes expressed in the mammary gland could be detected specifically in A1A1 or A2A2 groups. 214 </div> 215 <hr> 216 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--exploratory-identification-of-coding-and-splicing-related-snv-variants-in-a1a1-and-a2a2-β-casein-holstein-dairy-cows">Read more</a> 217 <div class="clearfix"></div> 218 </li> 219 <li> 220 <h2> 221 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 222 223 <div> 224 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 225 </div> 226 Interpretive Summary: Learning to predict pellet quality: a machine learning and feature engineering approach 227 </h2><br> 228 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t212422-809.png?sfvrsn=c3fc5fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 229 <div class="blogSummary"> 230 231 232 Pellet quality is a major concern for commercial feed mills as it influences the production efficie
232ncy of pelleted feed, as well as downstream animal performance. The Pellet Durability Index (PDI) is commonly used to measure pellet quality. However, since numerous variables can affect PDI, it is challenging for commercial feed mills to consistently achieve the desired PDI. 233 </div> 234 <hr> 235 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--learning-to-predict-pellet-quality--a-machine-learning-and-feature-engineering-approach">Read more</a> 236 <div class="clearfix"></div> 237 </li> 238 <li> 239 <h2> 240 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 241 242 <div> 243 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 244 </div> 245 Interpretive Summary: Ruminal archaea and bacteria metatranscriptomic responses to supplementation in steers fed low-quality forage 246 </h2><br> 247 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t211312-774.png?sfvrsn=9efc5fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 248 <div class="blogSummary"> 249 250 251 Intake of low-quality forage (LQF) in the absence of protein supplementation fails to meet ruminal microbial nitrogen requirements, decreasing forage utilization and animal performance. Supplementation of both protein and starch is used to ameliorate the negative effects of LQF; however, the effect of supplementation on ruminal microbial communities is not well-understood. 252 </div> 253 <hr> 254 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--ruminal-archaea-and-bacteria-metatranscriptomic-responses-to-supplementation-in-steers-fed-low-quality-forage">Read more</a> 255 <div class="clearfix"></div> 256 </li> 257 <li> 258 <h2> 259 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 260 261 <div> 262 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 263 </div> 264 Interpretive Summary: Shifts in the vaginal microbiota of nulliparous ewe lambs following initial reproductive handling and estrus synchronization 265 </h2><br> 266 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t210911-613.png?sfvrsn=78e35fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 267 <div class="blogSummary"> 268 269 270 Reproductive management in sheep often involves estrus synchronization using intravaginal sponges. While the effects on adult ewes are known, the impact on nulliparous ewe lambs remains unclear. This study characterized the vaginal bacteria of 22 Latxa ewe lambs at three stages using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing: baseline, after initial physical handling (hymen rupture), and after sponge removal. 271 </div> 272 <hr> 273 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--shifts-in-the-vaginal-microbiota-of-nulliparous-ewe-lambs-following-initial-reproductive-handling-and-estrus-synchronization">Read more</a> 274 <div class="clearfix"></div> 275 </li> 276 <li> 277 <h2> 278 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 279 280 <div> 281 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 282 </div> 283 Interpretive Summary: Tallow in the finishing diet of beef steers increases the proportion of odd-chain fatty acids in beef and remodels the intramuscular fat lipidome 284 </h2><br> 285 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t210502-812.png?sfvrsn=4be35fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 286 <div class="blogSummary"> 287 288 289 Odd-chain fatty acid metabolism has recently become a topic of interest for human health. This interest has followed observations of inverse associations between pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and/or heptadecanoic acid (C17:0) with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension risk. 290 </div> 291 <hr> 292 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--tallow-in-the-finishing-diet-of-beef-steers-increases-the-proportion-of-odd-chain-fatty-acids-in-beef-and-remodels-the-intramuscular-fat-lipidome">Read more</a> 293 <div class="clearfix"></div> 294 </li> 295 <li> 296 <h2> 297 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 298 299 <div> 300 Sep<br><strong>17</strong> 301 </div> 302 Interpretive Summary: Feeding regime alters mitochondrial metabolism in beef skeletal muscle 303 </h2><br> 304 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-16t205832-826.png?sfvrsn=2ae35fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 305 <div class="blogSummary"> 306 307 308 Diet composition and feeding duration are based on available resources and production goals, yet they exert a profou
308nd influence on animal growth rate and production efficiency. Feeding systems, such as grain-based diets support faster muscle growth through the presence of glycolytic intermediates, whereas forage-based diets promote slower growth rate with an increase of oxidative metabolites. 309 </div> 310 <hr> 311 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/17/interpretive-summary--feeding-regime-alters-mitochondrial-metabolism-in-beef-skeletal-muscle">Read more</a> 312 <div class="clearfix"></div> 313 </li> 314 <li> 315 <h2> 316 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 317 318 <div> 319 Sep<br><strong>15</strong> 320 </div> 321 The Giving Herd - ASAS Foundation Newsletter - September 2026 322 </h2><br> 323 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/foundtion-banner.jpg?sfvrsn=c06654d1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 324 <div class="blogSummary"> 325 326 327 The September Edition of The Giving Herd, an ASAS Foundation Newsletter 328 </div> 329 <hr> 330 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/15/the-giving-herd---asas-foundation-newsletter---september-2026">Read more</a> 331 <div class="clearfix"></div> 332 </li> 333 <li> 334 <h2> 335 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 336 337 <div> 338 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 339 </div> 340 Interpretive Summary: In vivo methane abatement by pyromellitic diimide in sheep and redirection of rumen hydrogen by co-administered feed additives 341 </h2><br> 342 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t204032-273.png?sfvrsn=62e85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 343 <div class="blogSummary"> 344 345 346 This study examined the effects of combining four feed additives; pyromellitic diimide (PD), rhubarb extract (RE), monensin (MO), and fumaric acid (FA), on performance and enteric methane emissions in sheep fed pelleted alfalfa diet. Inhibition of methane production in ruminants can increase the accumulation of hydrogen in the rumen. 347 </div> 348 <hr> 349 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/10/interpretive-summary--in-vivo-methane-abatement-by-pyromellitic-diimide-in-sheep-and-redirection-of-rumen-hydrogen-by-co-administered-feed-additives">Read more</a> 350 <div class="clearfix"></div> 351 </li> 352 <li> 353 <h2> 354 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 355 356 <div> 357 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 358 </div> 359 Interpretive Summary: Lauric acid and microencapsulated zinc oxide have divergent effects on weaned pig growth performance, jejunal barrier function, and intestinal transcriptomic profiles 360 </h2><br> 361 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t203804-683.png?sfvrsn=3fe85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 362 <div class="blogSummary"> 363 364 365 Weaning is a stressful period for piglets that often reduces growth performance and decreases intestinal health. Feed additives such as microencapsulated zinc oxide and lauric acid can be used to help pigs during weaning, but their effects are not well understood. In this study, pigs were fed diets containing microencapsulated zinc oxide, lauric acid, or a combination for 28âdays after weaning. 366 </div> 367 <hr> 368 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/10/interpretive-summary--lauric-acid-and-microencapsulated-zinc-oxide-have-divergent-effects-on-weaned-pig-growth-performance--jejunal-barrier-function--and-intestinal-transcriptomic-profiles">Read more</a> 369 <div class="clearfix"></div> 370 </li> 371 <li> 372 <h2> 373 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 374 375 <div> 376 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 377 </div> 378 Interpretive Summary: The effects of diet on the physical characteristics of feces and fiber digestibility in healthy horses 379 </h2><br> 380 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t203336-651.png?sfvrsn=11e85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 381 <div class="blogSummary"> 382 383 384 Colic is a broad term for abdominal pain in horses, and the leading cause of morbidity in horses. Diet is recognized as a key risk factor for colic, yet limited research has investigated how diet affects fecal properties and fiber digestibility, factors closely linked to gastrointestinal health. 385 </div> 386 <hr> 387 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/10/interpretive-summary--the-effects-of-diet-on-the-physical-characteristics-of-feces-and-fiber-digestibility-in-healthy-horses">Read more</a> 388 <div class="clearfix"></div> 389 </li> 390 <li> 391 <h2> 392 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 393 394 <div> 395 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 396 </div> 397 Interpretive Summary: The effects of a commercial essential oil containing resin-derived tricyclic diterpenoids on blood metabolite profile, fecal characteristics, immunomarkers, microbiota, and metabolites of healthy, unchallenged adult Labradors 398 </h2><br> 399 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t202823-622.png?sfvrsn=e9e85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 400 <div class="blogSummary"> 401 402 403 Pine trees contain natural compounds that may support dog health due to their anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. ArgaT is a commercial product made from pine tree extracts that may benefit dogs, but its effects have not been investigated in this species. This study examined whether adding ArgaT to dog food affected overall and gut health in healthy adult dogs. 404 </div> 405 <hr> 406 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/10/interpretive-summary--the-effects-of-a-commercial-essential-oil-containing-resin-derived-tricyclic-diterpenoids-on-blood-metabolite-profile--fecal-characteristics--immunomarkers--microbiota--and-metabolites-of-healthy--unchallenged-adult-labradors">Read more</a> 407 <div class="clearfix"></div> 408 </li> 409 <li> 410 <h2> 411 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 412 413 <div> 414 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 415 </div> 416 Interpretive Summary: Effects of an antioxidant-enriched kibble on serum oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy adult dogs and cats 417 </h2><br> 418 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t202346-742.png?sfvrsn=cae85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 419 <div class="blogSummary"> 420 421 422 Dietary antioxidants play a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of oxidative stress within the body. We explored the effects of consuming antioxidant-enriched kibbles on serum oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy adult dogs and cats. 423 </div> 424 <hr> 425 <a class="asasButton" href="https://www.asas.org/taking-stock/blog-post/taking-stock/2026/09/10/interpretive-summary--effects-of-an-antioxidant-enriched-kibble-on-serum-oxidative-stress-and-inflammatory-biomarkers-in-healthy-adult-dogs-and-cats">Read more</a> 426 <div class="clearfix"></div> 427 </li> 428 <li> 429 <h2> 430 <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" /> 431 432 <div> 433 Sep<br><strong>10</strong> 434 </div> 435 Interpretive Summary: Modeling the forageâanimal interface for estimating the daily gain of stocker cattle grazing bermudagrass 436 </h2><br> 437 <img src="https://www.asas.org/images/default-source/100x100-asas-blog-template---2026-09-09t202116-746.png?sfvrsn=9ce85fd1_1" alt="" class="article-photo"/> 438 <div class="blogSummary"> 439 440 441 A mathematical tool was designed for estimating the daily gain of medium- to large-frame stocker cattle grazing bermudagrass pasture in the southeastern
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