Effects of dietary ergosterol supplementation on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal health in weaned pigs
September 2026
Ergosterol (ERG), a bioactive fungal sterol, possesses potent antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties, but its potential benefits on the intestinal health of weaned pigs remain largely unknown....
A review of the iron requirements and its determination in commercial poultry
September 2026
Iron (Fe) is an essential mineral for poultry, playing a critical role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism. Consequently, it is routinely supplemented into commercial poultry diets to safeguard...
Guanidinoacetic acid improves flesh quality associated with collagen synthesis and nucleotide metabolism in gibel carp CAS V (Carassius gibelio, CAS V)
September 2026
As a precursor to creatine, guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is widely recognized to enhance growth performance and flesh quality of animals, but the underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. This study...
Encapsulation of essential oils from tropical plants as a strategy to mitigate methane emissions and improve nutritional status of ruminants: A review
September 2026
Climate change, primarily driven by rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, presents a critical global challenge. Among agricultural sources, enteric methane (CH4) from ruminant livestock contributes...
The dynamics of body composition in yellow-feathered broilers
September 2026
The objectives of this study were to: 1) fit the growth curve of body weight, components, and composition according to the Gompertz model; 2) predict body energy from body protein and fat based on multiple...
Dried persimmon peel as a sustainable feed ingredient for goats: Effects on nutrient digestion, energy-nitrogen metabolism, and methane mitigation
September 2026
This study aimed to evaluate how substituting corn with different proportions of dried persimmon peel (DPP) in a total mixed ration (TMR) affects methane (CH4) production and nutrient digestibility...
Dietary coated sodium selenite enhances muscle growth associated with mitochondrial function in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
September 2026
Selenium (Se) is a vital trace element necessary for fish growth and health. This research aimed to elucidate the beneficial impacts of coated sodium selenite (CSS) on sub-adult grass carp muscle and...
Enhancing lactation performance and energy utilisation efficiency through dietary inclusion of apple pomace silage and hempseed cake in dairy cows
September 2026
Apple pomace (AP) and hempseed cake (HC) are used for replacing conventional feed ingredients in dairy farming, but their effects on energy partitioning remains insufficiently explored. This study investigated...
Dietary sublancin or oregano essential oil enhances growth and immunity in goat kids via modulating colonic microbiota and bile acids
September 2026
The gut microbiota-bile acid (BA)-immune network is critical for ruminant health. This study investigated the effects of dietary sublancin or oregano essential oil (OEO) on growth performance, immunity,...
Dietary fiber supplementation during late gestation affects steroidogenesis, antioxidant capacity, gut microbiota and placental metabolomics of Rongchang sows
September 2026
Oxidative stress can impair placental function and sow health. This experiment aimed to explore the impacts of inulin and cellulose as sources of dietary fiber (DF) on reproductive performance, steroidogenesis,...
Zinc oxide quantum dots as an alternative to conventional ZnO: Physicochemical characterization and its application in weaned piglets
September 2026
High-dose zinc oxide (ZnO) is effective in preventing diarrhea in piglets, but its use is limited by several concerns, including impaired intestinal barrier function, increased bacterial resistance,...
Echinacea purpurea polysaccharides regulate the intestinal microbiota and enhance immune function in broilers
September 2026
Echinacea purpurea polysaccharide (EP), one of the main active components extracted from E. purpurea, exhibits immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and intestinal mucosal protective effects....
Organic manganese as a functional micronutrient: Promoting metabolic health and sustainable growth in Litopenaeus vannamei
September 2026
This study evaluated the effects of five manganese (Mn) sources on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Five Mn sources include Mn sulfate (MnSO4·H2O), Mn dioxide (MnO2), Mn dioxide nanoparticles...
Maternal methionine supplementation regulates skeletal muscle development through N6-methyladenosine mRNA methylation in broiler offspring
September 2026
Maternal nutrition is a key determinant of offspring growth, as poultry embryonic muscle depends entirely on yolk-derived nutrients. Methionine (Met), a vital amino acid and methyl donor in one-carbon...
Low net energy diet compromises pork tenderness by promoting larger muscle fibers and diminishing intramuscular fat through fiber type reprogramming
September 2026
To investigate the effects of low net energy (NE) diets on the meat quality of Tunchang pigs, a total of 96 Tunchang pigs at 55 d of age and with an initial body weight of 26.42 ± 1.04 kg were randomly...
L-carnosine alleviates wooden breast myopathy in broilers fed oxidized soybean oil: Focus on antioxidant defense, calcium homeostasis, and satellite cell function
September 2026
Feeding oxidized soybean oil (OSO) can disrupt the redox homeostasis in broilers and increase the incidence and severity of wooden breast (WB) myopathy. The antioxidant activity of L-carnosine (LC)...
Taurine supplementation in fish meal-free diet improved growth, alleviated hypoxic-induced gill injury associating with Ca2+ homeostasis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
September 2026
Taurine is a multifunctional feed additive that is abundant in fish meal but scarce in plant protein sources. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of taurine supplementation in fish...
Evaluating the nutritional and economic potential of defatted algae cake in aquaculture: A review
September 2026
The increasing demand for sustainable aquafeed ingredients has driven the exploration of alternative protein sources to replace conventional fishmeal and soybean meal. Defatted algae cake (DAC), a by-product...
Modeling poultry growth and requirement for energy and essential amino acids
September 2026
Accurately determining nutrient requirements based on animal performance and environmental conditions is essential to developing feeding strategies that optimize resource utilization, enhance productivity,...
Tryptophan supplementation in low-protein diets of sows during late gestation and lactation: Effects on sow performance and piglet growth
September 2026
This study aimd to investigate the effects of tryptophan (Trp) supplementation in low-protein diets on sow performance and piglet growth, and its potential mechanisms. Sixty-six multiparous sows (Large...
Dietary taurine supplementation enhances growth performance of Japanese seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) fed low-fishmeal diets by improving antioxidant status, non-specific immunity, and tissue health
September 2026
This study evaluated the comprehensive effects of dietary taurine supplementation in low-fishmeal (FM) diets on physiological functions of Japanese seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus). A 3 × 3 factorial...
Schizochytrium sp. as a sustainable docosahexaenoic acid source improves growth performance, fatty acid profile, and hepato-intestinal health in juvenile darkbarbel catfish (Pelteobagrus vachelli)
September 2026
Schizochytrium sp. has become a potential feed additive due to its rich contents of functional components such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), but its dose effects and physiological effects on darkbarbel...
Maternal potassium-magnesium sulfate supplementation in low-protein diets improves performance and health of sows and suckling piglets
September 2026
Minerals such as magnesium and potassium in low-protein diets are critical for the relief of inflammation and enhancement of immune function in sows. This study investigated the potential of potassium-magnesium...
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...