For centuries, aquatic plants have been perceived as nuisances rather than resources. They block canals, hinder boat traffic and increase waterborne diseases. Recently, however, aquatic plants are being recognized as valuable sources for animal feed, including cattle feed. more »

BSE is short for bovine spongiform encephalopthy, better known as "mad cow disease." Not only is BSE lethal to adult dairy and beef cattle, but it is also lethal to people who eat the beef. The first case of BSE was discovered in the 1970s. According to the United Kingdom's Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the cause of BSE is from contaminated meat and bone meal (MBM) in cattle feed. more »

Deer like to feed on food high in carbohydrates, especially in the winter. A deer feed recipe they will love consists of a few simple ingredients you can find at any cattle feed store. The main factor to keep in mind is how many deer you want to feed and how much you're willing to spend. Deer go through feed very quickly and filling a feeder every day can be costly. more »

Fumaric acid, trans-2-butenedioic acid (also called trans-1, 2-Ethylene-dicarboxylic acid), is a white powder. Fumaric acid was first isolated from the plant Fumaria officinalis (Common Fumitory or Earth Smoke). It is used currently mostly in foods, but offers promising prospects in the area of medicine, cattle feed, and textiles. more »

Although the U.S. is tightening regulations for using animal byproducts in cattle feed, critics contend there are too many opportunities for error. The culprit appears to be diseased organs and other animal byproducts sometimes introduced into livestock feed. U.S. animal feed regulations have become more stringent, but critics claim this issue needs more attention. If you've heard of Mad Cow Disease, you probably know that some illnesses can be transferred between species; in this case, through human consumption of infected beef. more »