Increased Milk Yield and Reduced Enteric Methane Concentration on a Commercial Dairy Farm Associated with Dietary Inclusion of Sugarcane Extract ().

(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of a natural sugarcane extract (Polygain™) on milk production, milk composition and methane emissions on a commercial dairy farm. (2) Methods: A three-week baseline was established for lactating Holstein × Friesian animals. Following this baseline period, these animals were fed Polygain™ at 0.

Group support for parents of high risk neonates: an interdisciplinary approach.

Many parents are unable to develop a satisfying relationship with their sick newborn. Although data are divided over the critical nature of the attachment process, measures to assist parents and reduce socio-environmental stresses are considered desirable. Group support is one such measure which can provide parents with a commonly needed component of neonatal intensive care.

Hepatitis B virus infection in southern African blacks with hepatocellular cancer.

The association between hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and hepatocellular cancer (HCC) in southern African blacks was investigated by examination of patients' sera for all the currently known markers of HBV. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was present in the sera of 61.6% (178/289) of the patients compared with only 11.