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Beef & Sheep Small Farms Field Day, October 4 at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station

Make plans now to attend the Beef & Sheep Small Farms Field Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 4 at the Eastern Agricultural Research Station (16870 Bond Ridge Rd. Caldwell, OH 43724). If you have a small herd of beef cattle, goats, or a flock of sheep and/or are a new or beginning ruminant livestock producer then this program is for you!

Join OSU Extension Educators and State Specialists for an all-day workshop covering topics every ruminant livestock producer needs to know from grazing and nutrition, livestock marketing, facilities and housing.

Source : osu.edu

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Alternatives to Antibiotics - Dr. Luciana Rossi

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In this special re-run episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Luciana Rossi, Associate Professor at the University of Milan, who discusses alternatives to antibiotics in swine nutrition. She explores antimicrobial resistance, the role of functional ingredients, and the potential of biochar in improving gut health and sustainability. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Biochar, a vegetable charcoal produced by pyrolysis, has shown potential in reducing diarrhea incidence and improving gut health in weaning piglets."

Meet the guest: Dr. Luciana Rossi https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciana-r... is an Associate Professor at the University of Milan, specializing in animal nutrition, biotechnology, and innovative feed strategies. Her work focuses on functional ingredients, edible vaccines, and alternatives to antimicrobials to improve swine health and sustainability. Her research advances nutritional solutions that reduce disease risk and environmental impact.