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...
Genome-resolved metagenomics reveals gastrointestinal microbiome adaptations in sheep responding to fiber- and starch-rich diets
March 2026
The gastrointestinal tract of ruminants hosts a specialized microbial ecosystem that has evolved to efficiently digest fiber. However, modern intensive farming practices, which often involve reduced...
18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid mitigates adverse effects of high-fat diets on liver fibrosis in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by reducing mitochondrial Ca2+ level
March 2026
Appropriately increasing the level of fat in feed exhibits potential protein-saving effects, but high levels of fat in the feed can cause liver injury in fish of largemouth bass. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic...
Early-stage fasting leads to long-term growth inhibition and body composition changes in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)
March 2026
Stimulation of compensatory growth by refeeding after a period of fasting has been used as an economical strategy of growth and body composition manipulation in aquaculture practice. In this study,...
Exploring the net energy for maintenance and the allometric exponent of the metabolic body weight in different categories of poultry: A meta-analysis approach
March 2026
The basal metabolic rate in poultry, expressed as net energy requirements for maintenance (NEm), is often characterized by measuring fasting heat production (FHP) under standardized conditions. This...
Effects of rapeseed protein on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, serum parameters, and intestinal health of piglets
March 2026
The global scarcity of high-quality protein resources, such as soy protein concentrate (SPC) and fish meal (FM), highlights the need to develop alternative protein sources. Rapeseed protein (RP) was...
Glutamine alleviates feed restriction-induced barrier function injury in yak rumen epithelium
March 2026
The yak (Bos grunniens) is a crucial species for herders on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau. Cold-season forage scarcity often leads to starvation, impairing the rumen epithelial barrier function and growth...
Influences of dietary guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on performance and proteins involved in milk fat and protein synthesis in dairy cows
March 2026
Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) increases milk production in dairy cows by promoting milk fatty acid (FA) and protein synthesis; however, its mechanism is unclear. It was hypothesized that provision of rumen-protected...
Maternal curcumin supplementation alleviates intestinal inflammation of Escherichia coli-infected offspring via modulating gut microbiome in chickens
March 2026
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal curcumin (CUR) supplementation in breeder feed on the growth performance and intestinal health of offspring chickens infected with...
Mechanisms of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on alleviating lipopolysaccharide-induced oxidative stress in broilers
March 2026
This study aimed to investigate the mechanism by which Bacillus amyloliquefaciens JF (JF) mitigates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced oxidative stress in broilers. Whole genome sequencing was employed...
Tributyrin enhances growth and intestinal health in green mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) through butyrate-driven metabolic regulation
March 2026
Tributyrin (TB), a derivative of butyric acid, is considered a promising feed supplement to regulate growth and intestinal barrier function in livestock and aquatic animals. However, its application...
4-Methylesculetin improves the growth performance of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) by enhancing the proliferation and structural integrity of the intestinal epithelium
March 2026
Animal intestines are extremely susceptible to the adverse effects of feed and external conditions within intensive production systems. 4-Methylesculetin (4-ME) is a natural coumarin with a catechol...
Protective impacts of berberine in weaned piglets fed without zinc oxide: Insight of jejunal barrier function, water absorption, and gut microbiota and metabolism
March 2026
Weaning stress may impact the small intestine, altering its structure and function and lowering its ability to digest and absorb nutrients, weakening intestinal barrier integrity, and resulting in lower...