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Synthetic Turf Playing Fields Present Unique Dangers

Brad Fresenburg made a disturbing discovery when he took surface temperatures of artificial playing turf at Faurot Field. The University of Missouri turfgrass expert found that on a 98-degree day the surface temperature on the synthetic grass was 173 degrees.

Real or synthetic? MU expert Brad Fresenburg weighs in on the turf debate. (WMV)
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Fish Food Supplemented with Creatine May Enhance Swimming Endurance

MU fisheries professor Rob Hayward and MU meat scientist Eric Berg found that some rainbow trout, when fed a diet supplemented with five percent creatine, showed a dramatic increase in the length of time they were able to swim against a controlled current.

MU researchers ask: does a bodybuilder supplement make for feistier fish? (WMV)

Perfecting the Pork Chop: Researchers Add Healthy Omega-3s to Pigs

While not available at your local supermarket today, heart-healthier ham, bacon and pork chops could in the future join mackerel, tuna and salmon as sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Animal scientist adds beneficial omega-3 fatty acids to pigs. (WMV)

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