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36                    <h3>Interpretive Summary: Mouse models of Zika virus infection-induced placenta and fetal brain damage</h3>
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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…
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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>
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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 cow’s nutritional status and energy…
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54                    <h3>Interpretive Summary: Learning to predict pellet quality: a machine learning and feature engineering approach</h3>
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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…
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72                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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74                    Interpretive Summary: Chromium propionate supplementation modulates rumen fermentation, immune response, temperament, and growth of recently weaned Brangus steers
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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91                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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93                    Interpretive Summary: Drinking water intake in feedlot cattle: a meta-analysis
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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110                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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129                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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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
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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148                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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150                    Interpretive Summary: Effects of a mushroom-based β-glucan blend on the gastrointestinal health and immune function of healthy adult cats
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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 15 wk.
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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>
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167                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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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
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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.
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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>
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186                        Sep<br><strong>24</strong>
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188                    Interpretive Summary: Investigating targeted and untargeted approaches to biomarker discovery in fearful, adult dogs
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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205                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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207                    Interpretive Summary: Exploratory identification of coding and splicing-related SNV variants in A1A1 and A2A2 β-casein Holstein dairy cows
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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224                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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226                    Interpretive Summary: Learning to predict pellet quality: a machine learning and feature engineering approach
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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243                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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245                    Interpretive Summary: Ruminal archaea and bacteria metatranscriptomic responses to supplementation in steers fed low-quality forage
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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262                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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264                    Interpretive Summary: Shifts in the vaginal microbiota of nulliparous ewe lambs following initial reproductive handling and estrus synchronization
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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281                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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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
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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.
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300                        Sep<br><strong>17</strong>
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302                    Interpretive Summary: Feeding regime alters mitochondrial metabolism in beef skeletal muscle
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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.
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319                        Sep<br><strong>15</strong>
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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"/>
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327                    The September Edition of The Giving Herd, an ASAS Foundation Newsletter
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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>
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338                        Sep<br><strong>10</strong>
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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"/>
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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.
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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>
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357                        Sep<br><strong>10</strong>
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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"/>
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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 28 days after weaning.
366                </div>
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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>
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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"/>
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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>
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392                    <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" />
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395                        Sep<br><strong>10</strong>
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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"/>
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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>
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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>
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411                    <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" />
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414                        Sep<br><strong>10</strong>
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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"/>
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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>
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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>
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430                    <img src="/ResourcePackages/Bootstrap/assets/dist/images/ribbon-shadow.png" />
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433                        Sep<br><strong>10</strong>
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435                    Interpretive Summary: Modeling the forage–animal 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"/>
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441                    A mathematical tool was designed for estimating the daily gain of medium- to large-frame stocker cattle grazing bermudagrass pasture in the southeastern 
441US. This tool can predict stocker performance satisfactorily by accounting for daily changes in forage nutritive value, animal nutrient requirements, and herbage intake.
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