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Supplementation of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to pre-weaning calves decreases diarrhea incidence by modulating gut bacteria and associated metabolites

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) could be utilized as an effective strategy to promote growth performance of calves and to further study its impact...

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The 14th China national symposium on animal nutrition: Embracing precision, efficiency, and innovation towards a greener future

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Optimizing dietary crude protein, branched-chain amino acids, and energy levels for broiler performance using a Box-Behnken design

This study aimed to investigate the limitations and interactive effects of dietary crude protein (CP; 15%, 17% and 19%), excess branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) inclusions (0%, 20% and 40%), and net...

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Determination of optimal dietary calcium levels under different zinc sources in Jing Tint 6 layer chicks from hatch to day 14

An experiment was conducted to investigate the optimal dietary calcium (Ca) levels in Jing Tint 6 layer chicks fed different sources of zinc (Zn). A total of 1440 day-old birds with similar body weight...

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Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meal in diets of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus): Effects on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immunity, intestinal morphology, and intestinal microbiota

The impacts of substituting dietary soybean meal (SBM) with yellow mealworm meal (YMM) were investigated during a 56-day feeding trial on growth, antioxidant capacity, immunity, intestinal morphology,...

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Effects of dietary cinnamaldehyde supplementation in the perinatal period on reproductive performance, milk composition, redox status and gut microbiota of sows

Improving sow health during the perinatal period is crucial for reproductive performance. Cinnamaldehyde (CA), a naturally occurring compound, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and gut...

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Mitigating enteric methane emissions: An overview of methanogenesis, inhibitors and future prospects

Enteric methane emissions account for approximately 17% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and represent 2% to 12% of energy losses from energy intake in ruminants. To reduce these emissions...

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Supplementation of lentinan improves lactation performance by altering ruminal microorganisms and metabolites in dairy cows

Lentinan (LNT) is a bioactive polysaccharide that has been proven to improve the production performance of animals. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of LNT on lactation performance...

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Effects of increasing levels of dietary cation–anion difference on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota in fattening Hu sheep

The dietary cation–anion difference (DCAD) has the potential to influence the physiological functions of animals. Nonetheless, there is a notable scarcity of research in the field of ruminant science...

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Myotonic dystrophy-related CDC42-binding kinase alpha (MRCKα) mediates methionine- and leucine-stimulated β-casein synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells via targeting mTOR

Amino acids (AA), including methionine (Met) and leucine (Leu), stimulate milk synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMEC) via activation of protein kinase mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR)....

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Prebiotics in animal nutrition: Harnessing agro-industrial waste for improved gut health and performance

This review provides an overview of the current research on prebiotics and their applications in animal nutrition and health. Various types of prebiotics are introduced and classified, with an analysis...

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Mechanism of fumonisin B1 on growth performance and intestinal structural integrity of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)

Fumonisin B1 (FB1) is a prevalent mycotoxin found in plant-based feed ingredients, and it negatively impacts the performance of aquatic animals. However, the mechanism of this toxicity remains unclear....

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Oyster mushroom fermented Vachellia erioloba pods as replacement for wheat bran in broiler diets: Physiology and meat physicochemical and nutritional quality

High feed costs and compromised meat quality are among the major issues perturbing the global broiler industry. This study therefore investigated Vachellia erioloba pods-derived oyster mushroom spent...

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Multi-omics analysis provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying colostral immunoglobulin G absorption in the gut of neonatal goat kids

Early colostrum feeding facilitates the passive transfer of immunoglobulin G (IgG), which contributes to the defensive establishment of neonates; however, the molecular mechanisms of IgG absorption...

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Multi-omics interpretation of how lysophospholipids regulate hepatic lipid metabolism and immunity in hybrid grouper (♀Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × ♂Epinephelus Lanceolatu) fed high-lipid diets

This experiment explored the effects of lysophospholipids on hybrid grouper (initial average weight: 22.65 ± 0.03 g) hepatic lipid metabolism and immunity at the transcriptome and metabolome levels....

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Fibroblast growth factor 21/extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 pathway as a key link mediates the effects of low-protein diet on skeletal muscle fiber type transformation in pigs

Low-protein (LP) diets play a pivotal role in inducing skeletal muscle remodeling toward an oxidative phenotype in pigs, the underlying targets and mechanisms remain uncertain. This study aimed to investigate...

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A perception that the feed grain basis of reduced-crude protein diets modifies the anabolic impact of insulin on the growth performance of broiler chickens

This inherently speculative review provides a perception that the feed grain basis of a reduced-crude protein (CP) diets modifies the anabolic impact of insulin in broiler chickens for the first 21...

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Digestion kinetics of protein feed ingredients and their impact on nitrogen utilization in growing pigs

The velocity of nitrogen release impacts nitrogen utilization efficiency and animal growth. Yet the crucial junctures linking nitrogen release and utilization from diverse feed ingredients to digestion...

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Nettle supplementation improves antioxidant status and modulates inflammatory response by altering lysophosphatidylcholines and enterolactone metabolism in dairy cows

Nettle is not only a nutrient-rich forage but also possesses the potential to act as a nutritional and physiological regulator. This study investigated the effects of supplementing nettle hay into the...

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Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism by which fermented Broussonetia papyrifera influences meat quality of Taihe black-bone silky fowl

This study was designed to investigate the effects of Fermented Broussonetia papyrifera (FBP) on growth performance, meat quality, and the expression of meat quality-related genes in Taihe black-bone...

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Astaxanthin supplementation mitigated intestinal damage and immunity in overfed Pekin ducks by regulating gut morphology, intestinal inflammation, and antioxidant balance

This study explored the impact of astaxanthin (AST) supplementation on growth performance, serum lipid profile, gut morphology, and antioxidant and immune function in the intestinal mucosa of Pekin...

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Rumen microbiota associated with feed efficiency in beef cattle are highly influenced by diet composition

Given the role of the rumen microbiome in providing nutrients to the host ruminant, it is expected that rumen microbes contribute to inter-animal variations in feed efficiency. However, the link between...

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Effects of ambient temperature, energy density, and energy source on energy partition and plasma metabolomics profile of finishing pigs

Ambient temperature is an important factor affecting metabolic processes in animals, and its effect on energy metabolism is becoming more evident. Yet, integrative analysis of energy metabolism in finishing...

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Dietary supplementation with isochlorogenic acid improves growth performance and intestinal health of broilers

This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with isochlorogenic acid (ICA) on growth performance and intestinal health of broilers. A total of 400 Cobb broilers (44.20 ± 0.16 g, one...

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