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...
Total flavonoids from Abrus cantoniensis alleviate fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens by regulating inflammation, oxidative stress, and cecal metabolites and microbiota
June 2026
Fatty liver hemorrhagic syndrome (FLHS) is a metabolic disease in laying hens. Total flavonoids from Abrus cantoniensis (TFAC) comprise multiple bioactive compounds with potential benefits against FLHS....
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester ameliorates high-fat diet-induced muscle textural deterioration in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) by modulating adipose-muscle crosstalk via myostatin-taz signaling
June 2026
The rapid development of aquaculture faces significant challenges, particularly escalating fishmeal costs. Although increasing dietary fat content can partially offset this issue, long-term high-fat...
Effects of stocking rate on grazing behavior, nitrogen and energy metabolism, and greenhouse gas emissions of Simmental cattle in saline meadow
June 2026
A rational stocking rate balances grassland ecosystems and improves livestock productivity. This study examined how stocking rates affect Simmental cattle in saline meadow through analyses of grazing...
Supplementation of pectic oligosaccharide alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced intestinal inflammatory damages and impairment of growth performance in broilers
June 2026
This study aimed at probing the mitigating impacts of pectic oligosaccharide (POS) on intestinal inflammatory damages in broilers challenged by lipopolysaccharide (LPS), as it remains unclear if POS...
Acute hypoxia induces liver mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum stress in adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella): Palliative effects of vitamin A
June 2026
In aquaculture, hypoxia is a serious hazard that is frequently reduced by vitamin supplementation. Vitamin A (VA), which fish cannot produce on their own, is vital for their health, but the ability...
Impact of fraction size on the efficacy of xylo-oligosaccharides in broiler chicken diets
June 2026
Numerous studies have reported the beneficial effects of supplemental xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) on broiler performance and nutrient utilization. These effects are attributed to their prebiotic action,...
Biosynthetic reuterin improved the intestinal health in pigs
June 2026
This experiment aimed to study the effects of dietary supplementation with biosynthetic reuterin (RT) from Escherichia coli cells on the growth performance and intestinal health of pigs. A total of...
Nutritional alternatives to commercial lipid sources: Impact of the dietary inclusion of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae oil on broiler chicken productivity, breast meat quality traits and caeca microbiome
June 2026
Protein production from poultry, particularly broiler chickens, is considered a key component of future global food security, due to its relatively high sustainability. However, the use of resources...
Sustainable feed processing methods to enhance growth and digestibility in freshwater aquaculture: A review
June 2026
Freshwater fish farming is one of the fastest-growing food sectors, contributing significantly to global food security. Despite the impressive global growth of aquaculture, high operational costs remain...
Integrated multi-omics of the ruminal microbiome and host metabolome reveals compensatory growth in response to dietary energy restriction and re-alimentation in growing beef bulls
June 2026
Understanding the mechanisms of dietary energy on compensatory growth in beef cattle is crucial for improving feed efficiency and mitigating the environmental footprint of beef production. The objectives...
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,...
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...