The relevance of starch and protein digestive dynamics on broiler performance: A Meta-analysis
June 2026
Although nutrient digestibility (dig) is traditionally assessed in the distal ileum, the majority of starch and protein digestion and absorption occurs in the jejunum. Increasing attention has been...
Excess backfat deposition and restricted feeding in gestating sows: An overview of mechanisms compromising their health and performance, and regulatory effects of functional dietary fibers
June 2026
Statistical analysis of the relationship between pre-parturition backfat thickness and reproductive performance using a large dataset of 693 sows (gilts) revealed that both high and low backfat as detrimental...
Regulatory effects of soy isoflavones on ovarian development in female Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis)
June 2026
Soy isoflavones are phytoestrogens that exhibit both estrogenic and/or antiestrogenic effects. This research investigated the potential of soy isoflavones as functional feed additives to promote ovarian...
Berberine alleviates soybean meal-induced enteritis in hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) by regulating intestinal microbiota and tryptophan metabolism
June 2026
The effects of berberine (BBR) on intestinal health suffering from soybean meal (SBM)-induced enteritis (SBMIE) in hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco ♀ × Pelteobagrus vachelli ♂) were investigated...
The response of broilers to xylanase and β-glucanase combination in maize-based diets containing wheat distillers’ dried grain with solubles
June 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 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...
Effects of dietary allicin supplementation on nutrient digestion and gastrointestinal health of Guizhou black goats
June 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...
Optimized amino acid ratios in reduced crude protein diets sustain broiler performance, gut health, and resilience to necrotic enteritis
June 2026
This study investigated the effects of essential-to-total amino acid (E:T) ratios in reduced crude protein (CP) diets on broiler performance, gene expression, and cecal microbiota under necrotic enteritis...
Resveratrol alleviates lipid deposition, endoplasmic reticulum stress, inflammation and apoptosis in the livers of large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) fed with a soybean oil-based diet
June 2026
Resveratrol has been shown to alleviate endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), lipid deposition and inflammation induced by high-fat diets in fish and mammals. However, whether dietary resveratrol supplementation...
Encapsulation of essential oils from tropical plants as a strategy to mitigate methane emissions and improve nutritional status of ruminants: A review
Available online 4 April 2026
Climate change, primarily driven by rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, presents a critical global challenge. Among agricultural sources, enteric methane (CH4) from ruminant livestock contributes...
Iron nutrition and host microbiota regulation in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.): The health risk of excess surpasses that of deficiency
Available online 4 April 2026
This research studied the effects of iron (Fe) on physiology and microbiota (intestine and surrounding water) of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.). Three purified diets were designed: Fe0, Fe350, and...
Dietary coated sodium selenite enhances muscle growth associated with mitochondrial function in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Available online 3 April 2026
Selenium (Se) is a vital trace element necessary for fish growth and health. This research aimed to elucidate the beneficial impacts of coated sodium selenite (CSS) on sub-adult grass carp muscle and...
Guanidinoacetic acid improves flesh quality associated with collagen synthesis and nucleotide metabolism in gibel carp CAS V (Carassius gibelio, CAS V)
Available online 3 April 2026
As a precursor to creatine, guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is widely recognized to enhance growth performance and flesh quality of animals, but the underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. This study...
Low net energy diet compromises pork tenderness by promoting larger muscle fibers and diminishing intramuscular fat through fiber type reprogramming
Available online 1 April 2026
To investigate the effects of low net energy (NE) diets on the meat quality of Tunchang pigs, a total of 96 Tunchang pigs at 55 days of age and with an initial body weight of 26.42 ± 1.04 kg were randomly...
Dried persimmon peel as a sustainable feed ingredient for goats: Effects on nutrient digestion, energy-nitrogen metabolism, and methane mitigation
Available online 1 April 2026
This study aimed to evaluate how substituting corn with different proportions of dried persimmon peel (DPP) in a total mixed ration (TMR) affects methane (CH4) production and nutrient digestibility...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 inactivated Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, blood parameters, fecal fermentation and microbiota in neonatal Holstein calves
March 2026
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,...