Enhancing lactation performance and energy utilisation efficiency through dietary inclusion of apple pomace silage and hempseed cake in dairy cows
September 2026
Apple pomace (AP) and hempseed cake (HC) are used for replacing conventional feed ingredients in dairy farming, but their effects on energy partitioning remains insufficiently explored. This study investigated...
Zinc oxide quantum dots as an alternative to conventional ZnO: Physicochemical characterization and its application in weaned piglets
September 2026
High-dose zinc oxide (ZnO) is effective in preventing diarrhea in piglets, but its use is limited by several concerns, including impaired intestinal barrier function, increased bacterial resistance,...
Echinacea purpurea polysaccharides regulate the intestinal microbiota and enhance immune function in broilers
September 2026
Echinacea purpurea polysaccharide (EP), one of the main active components extracted from E. purpurea, exhibits immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and intestinal mucosal protective effects....
Organic manganese as a functional micronutrient: Promoting metabolic health and sustainable growth in Litopenaeus vannamei
September 2026
This study evaluated the effects of five manganese (Mn) sources on Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). Five Mn sources include Mn sulfate (MnSO4·H2O), Mn dioxide (MnO2), Mn dioxide nanoparticles...
Maternal methionine supplementation regulates skeletal muscle development through N6-methyladenosine mRNA methylation in broiler offspring
September 2026
Maternal nutrition is a key determinant of offspring growth, as poultry embryonic muscle depends entirely on yolk-derived nutrients. Methionine (Met), a vital amino acid and methyl donor in one-carbon...
L-carnosine alleviates wooden breast myopathy in broilers fed oxidized soybean oil: Focus on antioxidant defense, calcium homeostasis, and satellite cell function
September 2026
Feeding oxidized soybean oil (OSO) can disrupt the redox homeostasis in broilers and increase the incidence and severity of wooden breast (WB) myopathy. The antioxidant activity of L-carnosine (LC)...
Taurine supplementation in fish meal-free diet improved growth, alleviated hypoxic-induced gill injury associating with Ca2+ homeostasis and endoplasmic reticulum stress in sub-adult grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
September 2026
Taurine is a multifunctional feed additive that is abundant in fish meal but scarce in plant protein sources. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of taurine supplementation in fish...
Biological applications and future perspectives of bioactive compounds as pig feed additives
September 2026
Restrictions or prohibitions on the use of antibiotics in pig feed for growth promotion have been introduced in many countries. Bioactive compounds (BCs) as functional additives are emerging as an alternative...
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,...
Chromatin accessibility of the jejunum in two high-yielding laying hen strains under divergent mineral phosphorus supply during the transition to egg laying
September 2026
Optimizing dietary phosphorus (P) levels is crucial for sustainable egg production, hen welfare, productivity, and reducing excessive P excretion. Dietary P influences systemic physiological responses,...
Dietary guanidinoacetic acid supplementation favourably modulates energy dynamics and nitrogen balance in broilers
September 2026
The arginine-sparing potential of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) has been well documented; however, information regarding its effects on energy dynamics and nitrogen balance in broilers is limited. This...
Dietary taurine-mediated alleviation of post–hatch transport stress in broilers: Improvements in growth, antioxidant status, and intestinal barrier integrity linked to gut microbiota modulation
September 2026
This study investigated the effects of dietary taurine (Tau) supplementation on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, intestinal barrier function, and gut microbiota in yellow-feathered broilers...
Mechanically activated zinc oxide enhances growth performance and protects against diarrhea with potentially regulating gut microbiota in weaned piglets
September 2026
High pharmacological doses of zinc oxide (ZnO) are widely used to control post-weaning diarrhea, but environmental pollution and potential adverse effects necessitate the search for effective low-dose...
Dietary supplementation of lysolecithin improves growth performance of piglets fed a low-nutrient density diet by modulating nutrient utilization and metabolism
September 2026
Reducing dietary nutrient density may lower the feed cost but compromise the growth performance in piglets. Given the ability of lysolecithin (LPI) to enhance nutrient utilization, its supplementation...
Standardized ileal digestible linoleic acid requirement of modern lactating sows: A dose–response study
September 2026
Continued genetics and management improvement necessitates the verification of nutrient requirements for prolific and high-producing modern sow. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine...
Dysregulated bile acid metabolism impairs intestinal barrier integrity via defective GPBAR1 signaling in low-birth-weight suckling piglet
September 2026
Low birth weight (LBW) is closely associated with postnatal inflammation and disruption of intestinal barrier function. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying these associations remain incompletely...
Metabolic and muscular adaptations to dietary succinate in Tan sheep: Insights from transcriptomics
September 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...
Blocking TNFR1 internalization and cell death represents a critical mechanism for alleviating enteritis in adult grass carp: The potential role of dietary myo-inositol in enhancing intestinal health
September 2026
In high-density intensive aquaculture systems, enteritis has emerged as a critical health concern. In bony fish, the intestine serves as the core organ of the digestive system and plays an important...
Iron nutrition and host microbiota regulation in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.): The health risk of excess surpasses that of deficiency
September 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...
Using intelligent behavioral monitoring to assess the impact of dietary energy and protein on growth, digestion, metabolism, and behavior of young female yaks
September 2026
This study investigated the effects of graded dietary energy and protein levels on growth, nutrient utilization, and behavior in housed young female yaks, integrating automated behavior monitoring via...
Evaluating the nutritional and economic potential of defatted algae cake in aquaculture: A review
September 2026
The increasing demand for sustainable aquafeed ingredients has driven the exploration of alternative protein sources to replace conventional fishmeal and soybean meal. Defatted algae cake (DAC), a by-product...
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...
Dietary fiber supplementation during late gestation affects steroidogenesis, antioxidant capacity, gut microbiota and placental metabolomics of Rongchang sows
September 2026
Oxidative stress can impair placental function and sow health. This experiment aimed to explore the impacts of inulin and cellulose as sources of dietary fiber (DF) on reproductive performance, steroidogenesis,...