The relevance of starch and protein digestive dynamics on broiler performance: A Meta-analysis
June 2026
Although nutrient digestibility (dig) is traditionally assessed in the distal ileum, the majority of starch and protein digestion and absorption occurs in the jejunum. Increasing attention has been...
Excess backfat deposition and restricted feeding in gestating sows: An overview of mechanisms compromising their health and performance, and regulatory effects of functional dietary fibers
June 2026
Statistical analysis of the relationship between pre-parturition backfat thickness and reproductive performance using a large dataset of 693 sows (gilts) revealed that both high and low backfat as detrimental...
Regulatory effects of soy isoflavones on ovarian development in female Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis)
June 2026
Soy isoflavones are phytoestrogens that exhibit both estrogenic and/or antiestrogenic effects. This research investigated the potential of soy isoflavones as functional feed additives to promote ovarian...
Berberine alleviates soybean meal-induced enteritis in hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) by regulating intestinal microbiota and tryptophan metabolism
June 2026
The effects of berberine (BBR) on intestinal health suffering from soybean meal (SBM)-induced enteritis (SBMIE) in hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) were investigated...
The response of broilers to xylanase and β-glucanase combination in maize-based diets containing wheat distillers’ dried grain with solubles
June 2026
Broiler diets containing wheat distillers’ dried grain with solubles (wDDGS) have higher levels of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) compared to conventional maize-soybean meal-based diets, which can...
The potential of yeast culture for alleviating enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli-induced diarrhea in neonatal livestock: Insights from intestinal barrier mechanisms
June 2026
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) remains a leading cause of neonatal diarrhea in piglets, calves, and lambs, yet antibiotic curtailment demands nutrition-based solutions. This review takes a...
Determination of standardized mineral availability in different corn sources for broilers and establishment of prediction models
June 2026
To date, few prediction models have been reported for estimating the standardized mineral availability (SMA) in feedstuffs for broilers and other animals. The present study aimed to analyze the chemical...
Single-nucleus RNA sequencing reveals regulatory mechanisms of bile acids on lipid metabolism in Litopenaeus vannamei
June 2026
During lipid metabolism, bile acids are involved in the emulsification and absorption of lipids, and the liver serves as the primary organ responsible for mediating their regulatory functions. Crustaceans...
Multi-omics reveals soybean meal-induced gut microbiota alterations and metabolic disturbances in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides): Implications for aquaculture nutrition
June 2026
This study employed multi-omics approaches to reveal soybean meal (SBM) -induced alterations in gut microbiota and metabolic disturbances in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), providing important...
Effects of dietary allicin supplementation on nutrient digestion and gastrointestinal health of Guizhou black goats
June 2026
This study aimed to reveal the effects of allicin on nutrient digestion, gastrointestinal enzyme activity, rumen fermentation parameters, gastrointestinal morphology, intestinal barrier function, and...
Optimized amino acid ratios in reduced crude protein diets sustain broiler performance, gut health, and resilience to necrotic enteritis
June 2026
This study investigated the effects of essential-to-total amino acid (E:T) ratios in reduced crude protein (CP) diets on broiler performance, gene expression, and cecal microbiota under necrotic enteritis...
Resveratrol alleviates lipid deposition, endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation and apoptosis in the livers of large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) fed with a soybean oil-based diet
June 2026
Resveratrol has been shown to alleviate endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), lipid deposition and inflammation induced by high-fat diets in fish and mammals. However, whether dietary resveratrol supplementation...
Comparative effects of bile salts and free bile acids on intestinal health of grouper (Epinephelus spp.) fed a high cottonseed protein concentrate diet
June 2026
The physiological impacts of bile acids (BA) conjugation states remain underexplored in aquatic species. This study investigated the effects of supplementing conjugated BA (bile salts [BS]) or non-conjugated...
Effects of coenzyme Q10 on growth performance, rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, antioxidant status, and immune responses of pre-weaned Holstein dairy calves
June 2026
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ) dietary supplementation on growth performance, rumen fermentation, diarrhea frequency, and serum biochemical metabolites of...
Evaluating dietary cholesterol and taurine interactions: Implications for growth performance, bile acid metabolism, and lipid regulation in Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)
June 2026
Cholesterol serves as a precursor for bile acids and molting hormones, while taurine is involved in bile acid conjugation and lipid regulation in vertebrates. However, their synergetic roles in crustacean...
Short-chain fatty acids regulate macrophage-mediated immune responses in intestinal inflammation: Implications for pigs
June 2026
Intestinal inflammation poses a significant challenge to pig production, as it impairs gut health, compromises growth performance, and results in substantial economic losses. Therefore, preventing and...
Organic manganese as a functional micronutrient: Promoting metabolic health and sustainable growth in Litopenaeus vannamei
Available online 15 April 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...
The dynamics of body composition in yellow-feathered broilers
Available online 14 April 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...
Zinc oxide quantum dots as an alternative to conventional ZnO: Physicochemical characterization and its application in weaned piglets
Available online 8 April 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,...
Effects of dietary ergosterol supplementation on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal health in weaned pigs
Available online 7 April 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....
Encapsulation of essential oils from tropical plants as a strategy to mitigate methane emissions and improve nutritional status of ruminants: A review
Available online 4 April 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...
Iron nutrition and host microbiota regulation in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.): The health risk of excess surpasses that of deficiency
Available online 4 April 2026
This research studied the effects of iron (Fe) on physiology and microbiota (intestine and surrounding water) of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.). Three purified diets were designed: Fe0, Fe350, and...
Dietary coated sodium selenite enhances muscle growth associated with mitochondrial function in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Available online 3 April 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...
Guanidinoacetic acid improves flesh quality associated with collagen synthesis and nucleotide metabolism in gibel carp CAS V (Carassius gibelio, CAS V)
Available online 3 April 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...
Low net energy diet compromises pork tenderness by promoting larger muscle fibers and diminishing intramuscular fat through fiber type reprogramming
Available online 1 April 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 days of age and with an initial body weight of 26.42 ± 1.04 kg were randomly...