Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) supplementation improves growth performance, intestinal function and inflammation status in weaned piglets
March 2026
This study investigated the effects of dietary lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology, and inflammation in weaned piglets. Twenty-one weaned pigs...
Recent research progress on the effects of microalgae on lipid metabolism in ruminants: A review of the gastrointestinal tract–brain axis
March 2026
Microalgae modulate the gastrointestinal microbiota of ruminants and enhance lipid metabolism—a process associated with improved meat quality. Specifically, microalgae influence lipid metabolism by...
Effects of carbohydrate sources on the physical quality of extrudate and their subsequent effects on feed intake, digestion and gut microbiota in spotted seabass (Lateolabrax maculatus)
March 2026
This study investigated the impact of carbohydrate sources on the physical quality of extruded pellets and their subsequent effects on feed intake, digestion, gut microbiota, and fermentation in spotted...
Impact of the particle size of wheat bran inclusions in feed on the precaecal gastrointestinal tract fibre particle size distribution, caecal digesta particle size and caecal fibre fermentation in young and growing broilers
March 2026
Including additional dietary fibre fractions in broiler feed has gained renewed interest due to its potential for stimulating (gut) health and performance. The beneficial effects of fibre are mainly...
Effects of dietary protein level on reproductive performance, transcriptomics and metabolomics of ovaries of female northern snakehead (Channa argus) broodstock
March 2026
The study investigated the effects of dietary protein levels on reproductive performance, egg quality, and larval health of the northern snakehead (Channa argus) broodstocks. A total of 450 female northern...
Dietary Moringa oleifera fruit powder improves antioxidant capacity, intestinal development, and gut microbiota in lion-head geese
March 2026
Moringa oleifera fruit powder (MOFP) is a natural source of bioactive compounds with various health-promoting properties. However, limited research has investigated its effects on growth performance,...
Effects of dietary glutamine supplementation on lipid metabolism, fatty acid composition, and taste properties in the longissimus thoracis muscle of feed-restricted yaks
March 2026
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...
Genome-resolved metagenomics reveals gastrointestinal microbiome adaptations in sheep responding to fiber- and starch-rich diets
March 2026
The gastrointestinal tract of ruminants hosts a specialized microbial ecosystem that has evolved to efficiently digest fiber. However, modern intensive farming practices, which often involve reduced...
18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid mitigates adverse effects of high-fat diets on liver fibrosis in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) by reducing mitochondrial Ca2+ level
March 2026
Appropriately increasing the level of fat in feed exhibits potential protein-saving effects, but high levels of fat in the feed can cause liver injury in fish of largemouth bass. 18β-Glycyrrhetinic...
Early-stage fasting leads to long-term growth inhibition and body composition changes in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus)
March 2026
Stimulation of compensatory growth by refeeding after a period of fasting has been used as an economical strategy of growth and body composition manipulation in aquaculture practice. In this study,...
Exploring the net energy for maintenance and the allometric exponent of the metabolic body weight in different categories of poultry: A meta-analysis approach
March 2026
The basal metabolic rate in poultry, expressed as net energy requirements for maintenance (NEm), is often characterized by measuring fasting heat production (FHP) under standardized conditions. This...
Effects of rapeseed protein on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, serum parameters, and intestinal health of piglets
March 2026
The global scarcity of high-quality protein resources, such as soy protein concentrate (SPC) and fish meal (FM), highlights the need to develop alternative protein sources. Rapeseed protein (RP) was...
Maternal curcumin supplementation alleviates intestinal inflammation of Escherichia coli-infected offspring via modulating gut microbiome in chickens
March 2026
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal curcumin (CUR) supplementation in breeder feed on the growth performance and intestinal health of offspring chickens infected with...
Mechanisms of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on alleviating lipopolysaccharide-induced oxidative stress in broilers
March 2026
This study aimed to investigate the mechanism by which Bacillus amyloliquefaciens JF (JF) mitigates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced oxidative stress in broilers. Whole genome sequencing was employed...
Tributyrin enhances growth and intestinal health in green mud crab (Scylla paramamosain) through butyrate-driven metabolic regulation
March 2026
Tributyrin (TB), a derivative of butyric acid, is considered a promising feed supplement to regulate growth and intestinal barrier function in livestock and aquatic animals. However, its application...
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...
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...
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...
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...