Скачать или смотреть Thyme for Pigs? 🐖 The Power of Herbal Feed Additives

Can a common kitchen herb boost pig health and farm performance? 🐖🌿
In this video, we explore a fascinating 2023 study published in PLOS ONE that investigates the effects of thyme herb supplementation in pig diets. Researchers tested how adding 1% and 3% dried thyme to flaxseed-based feed influenced growth rates, immunity, gut health, and carcass quality.

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💡 Key takeaways:
✅ Improved average daily gain and feed conversion
✅ Stronger immune responses (higher IgG, IgA, and lysozyme)
✅ Enhanced nutrient digestibility and gut structure
✅ Increased loin muscle area — a win for meat quality

Whether you're in animal science, farming, or just curious about natural feed additives, this breakdown covers the science in a clear, visual, and engaging way.

🔬 Original Study:
Czech A et al. (2023), PLOS ONE
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/art...