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DiscoverWithVSU-Study-reveals-gaps-in-public-awareness-on-poultry-diseases-in-Leyte-and-Southern-Leyte

A new study published in the Veterinary Integrative Sciences journal sheds light on how people in Leyte and Southern Leyte understand, react to, and practice safety measures against poultry-borne diseases that can also affect humans.

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Sweetpotato-starch-improves-growth-and-feed-efficiency-in-tilapia-fry

Tilapia farming is one of the cornerstones of aquaculture in the Philippines, but farmers continue to face the challenge of high feed costs, which often account for more than half of total production expenses. 

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VSU-Tolosa-VSU-Alangalang-researchers-present-climate-resilient-aquaculture-studies-at-ICFA-2025

Researchers from the Visayas State University Tolosa (VSU Tolosa) and VSU Alangalang presented their work under the Aquadapt Project during the International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICFA) 2025, held on September 16-17, 2025, in Nha Trang, Vietnam. 

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How-nectar-yeasts-can-help-farmers-control-crop-pests

When we think of nectar, we imagine a sweet treat for bees and butterflies. But inside every drop of nectar, there are microbes that can change how insects behave. 

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VSU-PhilRice-join-forces-to-revive-and-innovate-_rice-based-_products-in-Leyte

The Visayas State University (VSU) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) have formalized an agreement to conduct a study that will revisit and profile rice-based products in Leyte which will open opportunities for food innovation and market expansion in the province. 

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