ARS researchers and collaborators demonstrated that oils from algae can produce the necessary omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils.
Improving Our Nation’s Livestock
ARS researchers aim to improve the health, well-being, and efficiency of livestock, poultry, and aquatic food animals to ensure a productive and safe food supply. Emphasis is placed on germplasm characterization, improvement, and conservation; understanding the mechanisms of disease resistance; and the development of vaccines and tools to prevent, control, or eradicate diseases that threaten our food supply or public health. ARS has a National Program Area dedicated to this research: Animal Production and Protection.
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Influenza A in Pigs a Threat to Humans
The virus influenza A strain crossed from humans to swine at least 370 separate times between 2009 and 2021.
Reversible Biocides May Improve Animal Health
ARS scientists developed novel, reversible biocides that kill disease-causing bacteria while minimizing other toxic effects.
Understanding Genetic Workings of Animals
By using telomere-to-telomere assemblies, ARS scientists can better understand the biological and genomic basis for how animals differ.
New Spawning Aid for Hybrid Catfish
ARS researchers developed a new spawning aid for female channel catfish resulting in increased egg yield.
AI is Catching on in Aquaculture
ARS-funded scientists developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-aided computer vision system for real-time monitoring of fish in recirculating aquaculture systems.