New insights on the mechanism of L-arginine in alleviating hepatopancreatic lipid accumulation in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella): By promoting mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum interaction
June 2026
L-arginine (Arg) is an essential and multifunctional amino acid for the body, and has the ability to modulate lipid homeostasis; however, the specific underlying mechanism remains unclear. Grass carp...
Thymol modulates rumen barrier function and inflammation in feed-restricted lambs
June 2026
Thymol, with antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties, shows promise in improving epithelial barrier function and reducing inflammation. This study investigated whether thymol...
Comparison of enteric methane emissions between the respiration chamber and the carbon dioxide method in Holstein heifer
June 2026
The carbon dioxide (CO2) method (CO2T) for measuring enteric methane (CH4) emissions was validated using emissions data derived from respiration chambers (RC). The study was conducted over a period...
Effects of dietary SID Lys levels on growth performance, carcass traits, muscle composition, blood biochemistry, and colonic volatile fatty acids in growing Ningxiang pigs
June 2026
The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of changing standardized ileal digestible (SID) Lys levels in the diet on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, blood biochemical indices,...
The protective role of a moderate protein diet in ETEC-infected piglets: Optimization of growth, immunity, and microbial balance
June 2026
Diarrhea is a common issue among weaned piglets and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is one of the causes. However, there is limited research on how dietary protein levels affect piglets in a...
Role of gut microbiota metabolites in maintaining intestinal health and preventing weaning-associated diarrhea in piglets
June 2026
Weaning is a critical challenge in swine production. Early weaning induces stress in piglets, which compromises intestinal barrier function, disrupts gut microbial homeostasis, and results in diarrhea....
Resveratrol supplementation mitigates age-related declines in egg production, quality, and ovarian health of laying hens
June 2026
This investigation focused on how resveratrol (RES) influences egg production, quality, reproductive hormone, and antioxidant capacity in laying hens of different ages. A completely randomized experiment...
PPARα-CD36-CAV1-mediated docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) uptake promotes muscle fiber development in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
June 2026
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plays a significant role in muscle fiber development in fish, yet the precise mechanisms governing its uptake remain poorly understood. This study examines the molecular mechanisms...
Soybean isoflavones enhance production and albumen quality in aged laying hens by modulating ovarian function, immunity, and antioxidant capacity
June 2026
This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with soybean isoflavones (SIF) at 30, 50, and 100 mg/kg on reproductive performance, egg quality, ovarian function, tibia quality, serum hormone...
Dietary serine supplementation improves growth performance and intestinal immunity and modulates gut microbiota in chronic oxidative stress-induced weaned piglets
June 2026
Serine is crucial for maintaining proper immune system function in both humans and animals. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary serine supplementation on microbial interactions and...
Modulating starch digestion kinetics via feed processing: Implications for growth and metabolism in weaned pigs
June 2026
This study aimed to explore the effect of starch digestion kinetics on growth performance, serum biochemical indices, intestinal digestive function and protein deposition of weaned pigs. A total of...
Mammary nutrient uptake in sows fed supplementary dietary fiber and fat during lactation
June 2026
Dietary fiber (DF) and fat, as precursors of ketogenic energy substrates, are hypothesized to enhance de novo milk fat synthesis and thereby increase milk yield in lactating sows. This study aimed to...
Effects of inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, blood parameters, fecal fermentation and microbiota in neonatal Holstein calves
March 2026
Inactivated probiotics can exhibit beneficial properties similar to live probiotics while offering greater stability and safety. However, the understanding of how inactivated probiotics affect the growth,...
Proline promotes prolyl 4-hydroxylase subunit alpha 1 via transforming growth factor beta 1 to increase the synthesis and deposition of collagen in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) muscle fibroblasts: Insights from integrated bioinformatics and functional analysis
March 2026
The present study aimed to clarify the molecular characteristics of prolyl 4-hydroxylase subunit alpha 1 (p4ha1) and elucidate its regulatory role in collagen synthesis in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon...
Differential impacts of dietary distillers' dried grains with solubles levels on Cherry Valley ducks: Insights into meat quality and intestinal health
March 2026
This study evaluated the effects of dietary distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) levels on nutrient digestibility, meat quality, and intestinal health in meat ducks. In a 28-d feeding trial...
Dietary sodium propionate optimizes intestinal microbiota and promotes growth performance, lipid metabolism and ammonia tolerance in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco)
March 2026
This study investigated the effects of sodium propionate (SP) on intestinal microbiota and liver lipid metabolism in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco). A control diet containing 42% crude protein...
Nutritional and functional enhancement of cottonseed meal via diverse processing techniques as soybean meal alternatives in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella): Impacts on growth, muscle texture, and intestinal homeostasis
March 2026
This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional efficacy of various cottonseed meal processing methods to enable cottonseed meal to be used as an alternative to soybean meal in aquatic feed for grass carp...
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) supplementation improves growth performance, intestinal function and inflammation status in weaned piglets
March 2026
This study investigated the effects of dietary lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and inflammation in weaned piglets. Twenty-one weaned pigs...
Recent research progress on the effects of microalgae on lipid metabolism in ruminants: A review of the gastrointestinal tract–brain axis
March 2026
Microalgae modulate the gastrointestinal microbiota of ruminants and enhance lipid metabolism—a process associated with improved meat quality. Specifically, microalgae influence lipid metabolism by...
Engineered Bacillus subtilis WB600/ZD reduces post-weaning diarrhea in piglets by modulating gut microbiota and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) signaling
March 2026
Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) causes significant economic losses to the pig industry. A previous study demonstrated that engineered Bacillus subtilis WB600 expressing Zophobas atratus defensin (ZD), termed...
Effects of carbohydrate sources on the physical quality of extrudate and their subsequent effects on feed intake, digestion and gut microbiota in spotted seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus)
March 2026
This study investigated the impact of carbohydrate sources on the physical quality of extruded pellets and their subsequent effects on feed intake, digestion, gut microbiota, and fermentation in spotted...
Impact of the particle size of wheat bran inclusions in feed on the precaecal gastrointestinal tract fibre particle size distribution, caecal digesta particle size and caecal fibre fermentation in young and growing broilers
March 2026
Including additional dietary fibre fractions in broiler feed has gained renewed interest due to its potential for stimulating (gut) health and performance. The beneficial effects of fibre are mainly...
Effects of dietary protein level on reproductive performance, transcriptomics and metabolomics of ovaries of female northern snakehead (Channa argus) broodstock
March 2026
The study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on reproductive performance, egg quality, and larval health of the northern snakehead (Channa argus) broodstocks. A total of 450 female northern...
Dietary Moringa oleifera fruit powder improves antioxidant capacity, intestinal development, and gut microbiota in lion-head geese
March 2026
Moringa oleifera fruit powder (MOFP) is a natural source of bioactive compounds with various health-promoting properties. However, limited research has investigated its effects on growth performance,...
Effects of dietary glutamine supplementation on lipid metabolism, fatty acid composition, and taste properties in the longissimus thoracis muscle of feed-restricted yaks
March 2026
This research aimed to explore the influence of dietary Gln supplementation on serum biochemical indices, slaughter performance, the fatty acid composition, lipid metabolism, and taste properties in...