Liquid feeding of miscellaneous grain and meal diets with enzymes improved growth performance and intestinal health of growing pigs
December 2026
The utilization of miscellaneous grain and meal (MGM) as an alternative to corn and soybean meal (CSM) in pig production is a crucial strategy to alleviate the limited availability of high-quality feed...
Tannic acid as a multi-target regulator of intestinal barrier function in livestock
December 2026
The intestinal barrier serves as a critical defense system that prevents pathogen invasion and the translocation of toxins. A compromised barrier initiates a cascade of damage, including impaired mucus...
Multi-omic analysis reveals that the CARNS1-mediated carnosine synthesis pathway modulates muscle metabolic responses to nutrient restriction in goats
December 2026
Seasonal feed shortages pose critical challenges to ruminant productivity, yet the mechanisms underlying muscle metabolic responses to varying degrees of restriction remain unclear. This study simulated...
Impact of a protein feeding strategy on performance and lysine utilization efficiency in weaned piglets
December 2026
Dietary reduction of crude protein (CP) can alleviate post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) in piglets but often limits growth even with crystalline amino acid supplementation. This study evaluated how high-...
Pre-winter feeding high-fat diet with caffeic acid phenethyl ester attenuates weight loss and improves health and muscle quality in grass carp during overwintering
December 2026
High-fat diets (HFD) are commonly used to fatten fish before overwintering; however many species of fish have limited tolerance to HFD. This study investigated the effects of supplementing HFD with...
Enhancement of growth performance, muscle nutrient composition, and nutritional value in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by guanidinoacetic acid-enriched diets
December 2026
The role of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) in modulating nutritional value and muscle quality warrants attention, particularly given the scarcity of mechanistic studies in aquatic animals. A total of 450...
Diets fermented by crab-derived lactic acid bacteria enhance growth, modulate the gut microbiota, and improve hepato-intestinal health in Eriocheir sinensis
December 2026
Proper fermentation of aquafeed using functional probiotics can enhance crustacean health and feed utilization. In this study, two crab-derived lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains, Lactiplantibacillus...
Chondroitin sulfate modulates gut microbiota to improve bone metabolism and reduce locomotion problems in yellow-feathered broilers
December 2026
Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is known to promote bone health, but its effects on skeletal development and gut microbiota in yellow-feathered broilers remain largely unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate...
Dietary α-Mangostin alleviates lipopolysaccharide-induced stress and enhances growth performance in broilers via improved intestinal immunity and integrity
December 2026
α-Mangostin (α-MG), a bioactive xanthone from mangosteen, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but its efficacy and optimal dosage in broilers remain unclear. This study aimed to...
Graded levels of wheat oligopeptides relieve feed change-induced intestinal damage via modulation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in broilers
December 2026
The abrupt transition in feed composition and form during the starter (d 0 to 10) to grower (d 11 to 21) phase can damage intestinal barriers and affect broiler performance, triggering the feed change...
Distinct functional roles of Lactobacillus strains in modulating lipid metabolism, adipose accumulation, inflammatory responses, and carcass characteristics in heavy finishing pigs
December 2026
Supplementation with Lactobacillus strains attracts intense interest for its potential in regulating fat accumulation in both humans and animals. However, the functional disparities among Lactobacillus...
Phloretin as a functional feed bioactive in livestock: Biological role, biosynthesis, and practical applications
December 2026
Phloretin is a natural dihydrochalcone polyphenolic compound predominantly found in apples and other plants, recognized for its broad bioactivities. Despite extensive investigation of its pharmacological...
Integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal suppression of the PPAR α/γ pathway linking purine metabolism disorder to high-protein diet-induced hyperuricemia in goslings
December 2026
Hyperuricemia (HUA) and gout in goslings are increasingly recognized in intensive production systems, yet liver involvement in HUA remains poorly understood. This study examines how a high-protein diet...
Diammonium phosphate supplementation in low-protein diets improves nitrogen utilization and feed efficiency without impairing carcass traits or meat quality in finishing pigs
December 2026
Low-protein (LP) diets improve nitrogen utilization efficiency and mitigate environmental pollution, however, excessive reductions in crude protein (CP) result in total nitrogen (TN) deficiency, thereby...
Maternal methionine supplementation in low-protein diets during late gestation and lactation increases performance and alters fecal microbiota of sows and their offspring
December 2026
Methionine (Met) is known to enhance antioxidant defense and reproductive efficiency in sows, but its role under low-protein feeding conditions is unclear. This study evaluated the effects of Met supplementation...
Effects of chitin derived from black soldier fly larvae on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, hepatopancreas morphology, intestine microbiota, immune capacity, and lipid metabolism of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeusvannamei)
December 2026
The use of polysaccharides as feed immunostimulants represents an effective alternative to antibiotics for disease prevention, with chitin emerging as a promising immune modulator. In this study, chitin...
Dietary supplementation with raw potato starch enhanced tibia mass of meat ducks potentially linked to intestine-derived inflammation
December 2026
Gait problems in poultry is a welfare issue with a prevalence of about 21% in commercial meat ducks, which compromises growth performance by restricting access to feed and water. This study evaluated...
Replacing soybean meal with fermented rapeseed meal improves growth performance and intramuscular fat deposition in growing-finishing pigs
December 2026
This study aimed to investigate the effects of replacing soybean meal (SBM) with fermented rapeseed meal (FRSM) on growth performance, nutrient digestion and absorption, carcass characteristics and...
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...
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...
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 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....