4-Methylesculetin improves the growth performance of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) by enhancing the proliferation and structural integrity of the intestinal epithelium
March 2026
Animal intestines are extremely susceptible to the adverse effects of feed and external conditions within intensive production systems. 4-Methylesculetin (4-ME) is a natural coumarin with a catechol...
Protective impacts of berberine in weaned piglets fed without zinc oxide: Insight of jejunal barrier function, water absorption, and gut microbiota and metabolism
March 2026
Weaning stress may impact the small intestine, altering its structure and function and lowering its ability to digest and absorb nutrients, weakening intestinal barrier integrity, and resulting in lower...
A novel black soldier fly protein hydrolysate improves the muscle growth of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway
March 2026
The black soldier fly (BSF) has shown great potential in animal feed due to its abundant nutrients. However, high lipid content and chitin composition of BSF may have adverse effects on animal health....
Effect of fat deposition on placental function in Shaziling sows and modulation by resveratrol
March 2026
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...
Dietary Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract supplementation improves antioxidative status, meat quality, and structure of cecal microbiota in finishing pigs
March 2026
The growing demand for high-quality pork has prompted studies on dietary supplements like Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract (ELE). This research evaluated ELE’s impact on antioxidants, meat quality, and...
Dietary supplementation of glycerol monolaurate improves growth performance, meat quality, and gut microbiota in black pigs
March 2026
This study investigated the effects of glycerol monolaurate (GML) on growth performance, meat quality, and gut microbiota in black pigs. A total of 135 castrated Dongliao black pigs (age, 170 ± 5 d;...
Optimizing eggshell quality in extended laying periods: Insights and strategies
March 2026
Extending the laying period in hens offers substantial financial and environmental benefits. However, maintaining stable egg quality, particularly eggshell quality, remains a significant challenge....
Bacillus velezensis CML532 supplementation improved growth performance, protein digestion, and gut health in broilers fed with corn-miscellaneous meal-based low-protein diets
March 2026
The poultry industry faces challenges due to its high reliance on imported soybean meal (SBM) and the rising costs of conventional protein ingredients, prompting interest in using miscellaneous meals...
Partial replacement of soybean meal with vitamin B12 fermentation waste modulates rumen microbiota, immune response, and growth performance in finishing lambs
March 2026
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...
Cottonseed proteins: A promising and undervalued non-grain protein source for aquafeed
March 2026
The projected expansion of aquaculture production cannot rely solely on fishmeal (FM) due to its unsustainability and increasing price. Therefore, novel FM alternatives with high nutritional value,...
Integrating bile acid metabolism into precision nutrition strategies for improved swine performance
March 2026
Maintaining optimal physiological conditions in pigs requires a precise nutrient supply, encompassing the digestion, absorption, metabolism, and excretion of carbohydrates, fats, dietary fiber, and...
The role of riboflavin refeeding in reversing deficiency effects on duck reproductive performance and embryonic development
March 2026
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is essential for poultry reproduction and embryonic development. Riboflavin deficiency adversely affects egg hatchability and embryonic survival, but whether these effects are...
Responsive changes of rumen metabolome and fatty acid profiles in blood and milk in dairy cows with different sorting behavior
March 2026
The objectives of the current study were to investigate differences in rumen metabolome and fatty acid (FA) targeted metabolomics in blood and milk in dairy cattle with different sorting behaviors....
Lipopeptides modulate lipid metabolism and immune performance in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) across dietary lipid levels
March 2026
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...
Dietary chromium picolinate-promoted oxidative phosphorylation may be a potential mean to improve hypoxia tolerance of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
March 2026
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary chromium picolinate (Cr-Pic) on growth performance, glucose (GLU) metabolism, and hypoxia tolerance of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)....
Biological functions and applications of rosemary extracts in animal production
March 2026
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) is renowned for its wide array of bioactive compounds, such as phenolic acids, terpenoids, and flavonoids. Alongside its role as a natural antioxidant, rosemary...
Trace mineral sources affect oxidized oil induced intestinal damage in chickens by modulation of gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acid metabolism
March 2026
This study investigated in vivo interactions between oil quality and trace mineral sources (organic vs. inorganic) on oxidative stress and intestinal damage in chickens. A total of 360 one-day-old male...
Potassium carbonate improves milk quality by enhancing rumen metabolism in Holstein cows
March 2026
Mid-lactation is a key stage in dairy production characterized by high milk yields and metabolic stress in cows. Dietary potassium carbonate may enhance milk quality, but its response mechanisms, particularly...
Biosynthetic reuterin improved the intestinal health in pigs
Available online 7 March 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...
Effects of coenzyme Q10 on growth performance, rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, antioxidant status, and immune responses of pre-weaned Holstein dairy calves
Available online 7 March 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...
The response of broilers to xylanase and β-glucanase combination in maize-based diets containing wheat distillers’ dried grain with solubles
Available online 7 March 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 relevance of starch and protein digestive dynamics on broiler performance: A meta-analysis
Available online 7 March 2026
Although nutrient digestibility (dig) is traditionally assessed in the DI, the majority of starch and protein digestion and absorption occurs in the jejunum. Increasing attention has been directed toward...
Determination of standardized mineral availability in different corn sources for broilers and establishment of prediction models
Available online 6 March 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...
Effects of stocking rate on grazing behavior, nitrogen and energy metabolism, and greenhouse gas emissions of Simmental cattle in saline meadow
Available online 6 March 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...
Effects of dietary allicin supplementation on nutrient digestion and gastrointestinal health of Guizhou black goats
Available online 6 March 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...