Effects of inulin on growth performance and intestinal health of broilers by modulating intestinal microbiota and metabolome
December 2025
Inulin, a natural dietary fiber, confers multiple physiological benefits. However, the effects of inulin on the liver and intestinal health of broilers remain unclear. The study investigated the effects...
Spatiotemporal dynamics of mucosa-associated Lactobacillus along the small intestine and its response to 2′-fucosyllactose and galacto-oligosaccharides in piglets
December 2025
Early-life colonization of Lactobacillus in the gut is crucial for immediate and lifelong health. The intestinal mucosa is a key interface of host–microbiota interaction, but the colonization patterns...
Dose-dependent inhibitory effects of an investigational feed additive containing bromoform on methane emissions from cattle fed fresh pasture
December 2025
Bromoform, a bioactive compound in certain seaweeds, has gained attention for its methane-mitigating effects in ruminants. Research is underway to use synthetic bromoform as an alternative for providing...
Influence of coated cobalamin on lactation performance, nutrient digestion, and proteins related to mammary epithelial cell proliferation and milk fatty acid synthesis in dairy cows
December 2025
Cobalamin (vitamin B12, VB12) has the potential to enhance the digestion of dietary nutrients, optimize energy distribution, and stimulate the proliferation of mammary epithelial cells (MECs), which...
Effects of proline on growth performance, protein synthesis and cold resistance in white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
December 2025
This study aimed to explore the effects of proline on growth, protein synthesis, and cold resistance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). A total of 720 juvenile shrimp (0.37 ± 0.00 g) were...
Effects of the α-ketoglutaric acid on the performance, hair follicle development and antioxidant capacity of Rex rabbits
December 2025
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of α-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) supplementation on hair follicle development and to evaluate the effects on performance and antioxidant capacity in...
Supplementation of specific insoluble fibres partially attenuates compromised growth performance of broilers fed wheat-based reduced crude protein diets
December 2025
Insoluble fibre has been shown to be a functional fibre that helps the effective use of nutrients and energy through the gastrointestinal tract, and as such may be added to diets to enhance the growth...
Sophora alopecuroides supplementation improves growth performance of Simmental cattle by enhancing feed utilization and regulating rumen bacteria community
December 2025
This study examined the impacts of Sophora alopecuroides supplementation on growth performance, nitrogen (N) and energy utilization, methane (CH4) emissions, serum indices, rumen fermentation, and bacterial...
Strategic technologies to improve phytogenic feed additive efficacy in pigs and poultry
December 2025
Phytogenic feed additives (PFA) are a diverse group of plant-derived materials that have gained considerable interest and use over the last few years in the food and agriculture industry. This is due...
Regulatory effects of hawthorn leaf flavonoids and stevioside on the uterine function and eggshell quality in laying hens
December 2025
This study aimed to investigate the effects of hawthorn leaf flavonoids (HF) and stevioside (ST) on eggshell quality, uterine function of the oviduct, and microbial composition in laying hens. A total...
Low-phosphorus diet: Maintenance of growth performance and mitigation of fecal phosphorus excretion in Xia-Nan cattle
December 2025
This study was to evaluate how low phosphorus (P) diets affect growth performance and fecal P excretion in Xia-Nan cattle and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Thirty-two healthy Xia-Nan bulls...
The versatility of Bacillus tequilensis Bt-CO as an additive: Antagonizing pathogens, enhancing immunity, promoting intestinal health, and optimizing gut microbiota of tilapia
December 2025
Probiotics are gaining increasing attention as potential alternatives to antibiotics for enhancing the health and welfare of aquatic organisms. However, identifying and developing highly effective probiotic...
Termites and their gut microbiome in animal nutrition: Advances and biotechnological applications
December 2025
Since the late 20th century, termites have attracted attention due to the vast potential of their gut microbiome and digestive enzymes, which enable them to efficiently degrade lignocellulosic biomass,...
Evaluating the efficacy of compound probiotics as an antibiotic alternative: A comprehensive analysis of growth performance and intestinal health via feed and water routes
December 2025
The present study investigated the impact of administering compound probiotics through distinct routes on the growth performance and intestinal health of broiler chickens. A cohort of 400 1-d-old male...
Metabolomic signatures reveal mechanisms of rumen-protected glutathione in mitigating oxidative stress and regulating inflammatory networks in transition dairy cows
December 2025
Glutathione (GSH) is widely found in animal cells and is essential for combating oxidative stress and inflammation. However, whether dietary GSH alleviates these processes in dairy cows remains unknown....
Multi-omics analysis revealed coordinated responses of rumen microbiota and epithelium of goats to dietary supplementation of glucosamine selenium
December 2025
Selenium (Se) is one of the essential trace elements for ruminants. The impact of varying dietary Se levels on rumen epithelium and microbiota remains inadequately studied. This study used multi-omics...
Influences of dietary guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on performance and proteins involved in milk fat and protein synthesis in dairy cows
Available online 8 December 2025
Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) increases milk production in dairy cows by promoting milk fatty acid (FA) and protein synthesis; however, its mechanism is unclear. We hypothesized that provision of rumen-protected...
Lipopeptides modulate lipid metabolism and immune performance in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) across dietary lipid levels
Available online 8 December 2025
Lipopeptides are versatile surface-active natural products that act as emulsifiers, enhance lipid utilization, and exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Whether lipopeptides have the potential...
Effects of inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, blood parameters, fecal fermentation and microbiota in neonatal Holstein calves
Available online 7 December 2025
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,...
Effect of fat deposition on placental function in Shaziling sows and modulation by resveratrol
Available online 6 December 2025
Excessive fat deposition is considered as an important factor impairing reproductive performance in sows, and resveratrol (RES) has shown a hypolipidemic effect in previous studies. This study aimed...
Effects of dietary glutamine supplementation on lipid metabolism, fatty acid composition, and taste properties in the longissimus thoracis muscle of feed-restricted yaks
Available online 5 December 2025
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...
A novel black soldier fly protein hydrolysate improves the muscle growth of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway
Available online 5 December 2025
The black soldier fly (BSF) has shown great potential for use in animal feed due to its abundant nutrients. However, high lipid content and chitin composition of BSF may have adverse effects on animal...
Bacillus velezensis CML532 supplementation improved growth performance, protein digestion, and gut health in broilers fed with corn-miscellaneous meal-based low-protein diets
Available online 4 December 2025
The poultry industry faces challenges due to its high reliance on imported soybean meal and the rising costs of conventional protein ingredients, prompting interest in using miscellaneous meals as alternative...
Partial replacement of soybean meal with vitamin B12 fermentation waste modulates rumen microbiota, immune response, and growth performance in finishing lambs
Available online 3 December 2025
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of substituting soybean meal (SBM) with vitamin B12 fermentation waste (VFW) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, immune response, ruminal fermentation...
Integrating bile acid metabolism into precision nutrition strategies for improved swine performance
Available online 2 December 2025
Maintaining optimal physiological conditions in pigs requires a precise nutrient supply, encompassing the digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of carbohydrates, fats, dietary fiber, and...