Porcine intestinal goblet cells: Guardians of mucosal immunity and barrier function
September 2026
Goblet cells are a type of secretory cell in the intestinal epithelium, characterized by their continuous production and secretion of mucin. Goblet cell-associated antigen passage (GAP)-mediated antigen...
Thiamine modulates the mammary inflammation, antioxidant function and lactation performance in lactating sheep under heat-stress conditions
September 2026
This study investigated the effect of dietary thiamine supplementation on mammary inflammation, antioxidant function and lactation performance of heat-stressed Hu ewes. Twenty-four lactating Hu ewes...
Dietary supplementation of phytosterols improves meat quality by increasing intramuscular fat, improving fatty acid composition and enhancing antioxidant capacity in Hu lambs
September 2026
Phytosterols (PS) play an important role in regulating lipid metabolism. This study aimed to investigate the effects of PS on intramuscular fat (IMF) deposition, fatty acid composition, meat quality,...
Dietary arginine modulates growth performance and testicular development across life stages in male swimming crab (Portunus trituberculatus)
September 2026
This study evaluated the effects of dietary arginine (Arg) on growth performance, testicular development, and apoptosis in juvenile and adult male swimming crabs (Portunus trituberculatus). Six isonitrogenous...
A high amylose to amylopectin ratio in a low-protein diet promoted growth performance and protein deposition of breast muscle in geese
September 2026
This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different dietary protein levels and amylose to amylopectin (AM/AP) ratios on the growth performance and muscle development of geese. A total...
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larva meal as a sustainable protein enhances growth, health and flesh quality of Scyllaparamamosain
September 2026
The optimal level of fish meal (FM) replacement with black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larva meal (BSFM) in mud crab (Scylla paramamosain), particularly in terms of health, texture, and flavor quality,...
Optimal standardized ileal digestible lysine levels in low-protein diets: Effects on performance of lactating sows and their offspring
September 2026
The potential changes in limiting amino acid (AA) requirements for lactating sows fed low-protein (LP) diets and the underlying physiological mechanisms remain unclear. This study evaluated the productive...
Dietary riboflavin blocks the cGAS-STING pathway to curb hypoxia-induced hepatic inflammation in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
September 2026
This study evaluated the effect of riboflavin (VB2) on growth performance and its ability to alleviate hypoxia-induced hepatic inflammation in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), as well...
Effects of chitin derived from black soldier fly larvae on the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, hepatopancreas morphology, intestine microbiota, immune capacity, and lipid metabolism of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Available online 4 July 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...
Strengths and weaknesses in techniques employed to measure the effects of dietary modulation on intestinal microbiota composition and function
Available online 4 July 2026
In this paper, intestinal microbial habitats in monogastric animals are discussed, with special reference to the intestinal segments of poultry. Physicochemical conditions in different segments vary...
Metabolic and muscular adaptations to dietary succinate in Tan sheep: Insights from transcriptomics
Available online 3 July 2026
Succinate (SUC), a dietary feed additive, is known to influence muscle fiber structure and lipid metabolism, thereby enhancing meat quality in livestock. This study evaluated the effects of SUC supplementation...
Dietary supplementation with raw potato starch enhanced tibia mass of meat ducks potentially linked to intestine-derived inflammation
Available online 2 July 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...
Diammonium phosphate supplementation in low-protein diets improves nitrogen utilization and feed efficiency without impairing carcass traits or meat quality in finishing pigs
Available online 2 July 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...
Soybean isoflavones enhance production and albumen quality in aged laying hens by modulating ovarian function, immunity, and antioxidant capacity
June 2026
This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with soybean isoflavones (SIF) at 30, 50, and 100 mg/kg on reproductive performance, egg quality, ovarian function, tibia quality, serum hormone...
Effects of stocking rate on grazing behavior, nitrogen and energy metabolism, and greenhouse gas emissions of Simmental cattle in saline meadow
June 2026
A rational stocking rate balances grassland ecosystems and improves livestock productivity. This study examined how stocking rates affect Simmental cattle in saline meadow through analyses of grazing...
Impact of fraction size on the efficacy of xylo-oligosaccharides in broiler chicken diets
June 2026
Numerous studies have reported the beneficial effects of supplemental xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) on broiler performance and nutrient utilization. These effects are attributed to their prebiotic action,...
Biosynthetic reuterin improved the intestinal health in pigs
June 2026
This experiment aimed to study the effects of dietary supplementation with biosynthetic reuterin (RT) from Escherichia coli cells on the growth performance and intestinal health of pigs. A total of...
Nutritional alternatives to commercial lipid sources: Impact of the dietary inclusion of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae oil on broiler chicken productivity, breast meat quality traits and caeca microbiome
June 2026
Protein production from poultry, particularly broiler chickens, is considered a key component of future global food security, due to its relatively high sustainability. However, the use of resources...
Dietary Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves supplementation enhances antioxidant capacity through activation of Nrf2 signalling pathway in pigs
June 2026
The present study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaf (ZBL) on growth performance, intestinal health, and antioxidant capacity in growing pigs. Forty-eight...
Predicting beef diet nutritional composition and intake from rumen metagenomic profiles
June 2026
Knowledge of diet composition and intake levels in beef cattle is valuable for post hoc feed traceability and for more accurate modelling of the diet impact on methane emissions and performance traits....
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...
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...
