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Qian J, Zhao X, Yuan S, Su S, Chen C, Gao J, Tang X, Men S, Wen B. Metabolome-microbiome insights into therapeutic impact of 8-O-acetylharpagide against breast cancer in a murine model. Biomed Chromatogr 2024; 38:e5880. [PMID: 38634147 DOI: 10.1002/bmc.5880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Iridoid glycosides extract, which is the main active extract of Ajuga decumbens Thunb, has been proved to have anti-breast cancer activity in previous studies. However, it is still unknown whether 8-O-acetylharpagide, a main active compound in the extract, has anti-breast cancer activity. In this study, 4 T1 breast cancer mice model was first successfully established. Then the anti-breast cancer effect of 8-O-acetylharpagide was systematically investigated. Feces were collected for metabolomics and 16S rRNA analysis to assess the potential mechanism. The results showed that 8-O-acetylharpagide was effective in reducing 4 T1 mouse tumor volume and weight compared with the model group. Metabolome analysis revealed 12 potential metabolite biomarkers in feces, mainly involved in primary bile acid biosynthesis and arachidonic acid metabolism. The 16S rRNA sequencing results demonstrated that 8-O-acetylharpagide modulated the abundance of the intestinal flora in 4 T1 mice. Spearman correlation analysis showed that calcitriol and prostaglandin G2 strongly correlated with Akkermansia, Firmicutes and Muribaculum. Overall, the active compound 8-O-acetylharpagide could inhibit significantly breast cancer growth in 4 T1 breast cancer model mice. The mechanism of the anti-breast cancer effect of 8-O-acetylharpagide may be related to the regulation of primary bile acid biosynthesis and arachidonic acid metabolism and modulation of the abundance of Akkermansia and Firmicutes.
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- Jiahui Qian
- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, P. R. China
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Wang M, Zhang L, Jiang X, Song Y, Wang D, Liu H, Wu S, Yao J. Multiomics analysis revealed that the metabolite profile of raw milk is associated with lactation stage of dairy cows and could be affected by variations in the ruminal microbiota. J Dairy Sci 2024:S0022-0302(24)00919-6. [PMID: 38876221 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-24753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The nutritional components and quality of milk are influenced by the rumen microbiota and its metabolites at different lactation stages. Hence, rumen fluid and milk samples from 6 dairy cows fed the same diet were collected during peak, early mid- and later mid-lactation. Untargeted metabolomics and 16S rRNA sequencing were applied for analyzing milk and rumen metabolites, as well as rumen microbial composition, respectively. The levels of lipid-related metabolites, L-glutamate, glucose-1-phosphate and acetylphosphate in milk exhibited lactation-dependent attenuation. Maltol, N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, and choline, which are associated with milk flavor or coagulation properties, as well as L-valine, lansioside-A, clitocine and ginsenoside-La increased significantly in early mid- and later mid-lactation, especially in later mid-lactation. The obvious increase in rumen microbial diversities (Ace and Shannon indices) were observed in early mid-lactation compared with peak lactation. Twenty-one differential bacterial genera of the rumen were identified, with Succinivibrionaceae_UCG-001, Candidatus Saccharimonas, Fibrobacter, and SP3-e08 being significantly enriched in peak lactation. Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group, Eubacterium_ruminantium_group, Lachnospira, Butyrivibrio, Eubacterium_hallii_group, and Schwartzia were most significantly enriched in early mid-lactation. In comparison, only 2 bacteria (unclassified_f__Prevotellaceae and Prevotellaceae_UCG-001) were enriched in later mid-lactation. For rumen metabolites, LPE(16:0), L-glutamate and L-tyrosine had higher levels in peak lactation, whereas PE(17:0/0:0), PE(16:0/0:0), PS(18:1(9Z)/0:0), L-phenylalanine, dulcitol, 2-(methoxymethyl)furan and 3-phenylpropyl acetate showed higher levels in early mid- and later mid-lactation. Multiomics integrated analysis revealed that a greater abundance of Fibrobacter contributed to phospholipid content in milk by increasing ruminal acetate, L-glutamate and LysoPE(16:0). Prevotellaceae_UCG-001 and unclassified_f_Prevotellaceae provide substrates for milk metabolites of the same category by increasing ruminal L-phenylalanine and dulcitol contents. These results demonstrated that milk metabolomic fingerprints and critical functional metabolites during lactation, and the key bacteria in rumen related to them. These findings provide new insights into the development of functional dairy products.
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- Mengya Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi, 712100, P. R. China; Key Laboratory of Livestock Biology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Liu Y, Li X, Diao Q, Ma T, Tu Y. In-Silico and in vitro Studies Revealed that Rosmarinic Acid Inhibited Methanogenesis via Regulating Composition and Function of Rumen Microbiota. J Dairy Sci 2024:S0022-0302(24)00905-6. [PMID: 38851580 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-24970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Inhibition of methyl-coenzyme M reductase can suppress the activity of ruminal methanogens, thereby reducing enteric methane emissions of ruminants. However, developing specific and environmentally friendly inhibitors is a challenging endeavor. To identify a natural and effective methane inhibitor that specifically targets methyl-coenzyme M reductase, molecular docking technology was employed to screen a library of phytogenic compounds. A total of 52 candidate compounds were obtained through molecular docking technique. Rosmarinic acid (RA) was one of the compounds that could traverse a narrow channel and bind to the active sites of methyl-coenzyme M reductase, with a calculated binding free energy of -9.355 kcal/mol. Furthermore, the effects of rosmarinic acid supplementation on methane production, rumen fermentation, and the microorganism's community in dairy cows were investigated through in vitro rumen fermentation simulations according to a random design. Supplementation of RA resulted in a 15% decrease in methane production compared with the control. In addition, RA increased the molar proportion of acetate and propionate, whereas the sum of acetate and butyrate divided by propionate was decreased. At the bacterial level, the relative abundance of Rikenellaceae RC9 gut group, Christensenellaceae R7 group, Candidatus Saccharimonas, Desulfovibrio, and Lachnospiraceae FE2018 group decreased with RA supplementation. Conversely, the addition of RA significantly increased the relative abundance of DNF00809 (a genus from Eggerthellaceae), Denitrobacterium, an unclassified genus from Eggerthellaceae, an unclassified genus from Bacteroidales, and an unclassified genus from Atopobiaceae. At the archaeal level, the relative abundance of Methanobrevibacter decreased, while that of Methanosphaera increased with the RA supplementation. These findings suggested that RA has the potential to be used as a novel natural additive for inhibiting ruminal methane production.
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- Yunlong Liu
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Dairy Cow Nutrition, Beijing, Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, P.R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Dairy Cow Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, Beijing University of Agriculture, Beijing, 102206, P.R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Dairy Cow Nutrition, Beijing, Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, P.R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Dairy Cow Nutrition, Beijing, Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, P.R. China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Dairy Cow Nutrition, Beijing, Institute of Feed Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, P.R. China.
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Duan P, Rehemujiang H, Zhang L, Lu M, Li C, Hu L, Wang Y, Diao Q, Xu G. Lycium barbarum (Wolfberry) Branches and Leaves Enhance the Growth Performance and Improve the Rumen Microbiota in Hu Sheep. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1610. [PMID: 38891656 PMCID: PMC11171408 DOI: 10.3390/ani14111610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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The Lycium barbarum branches and leaves (LBL) are known to contain a range of active substances that have positive effects on animal immunity and antioxidation. This study aimed to examine how LBL impacts the growth and slaughter performance as well as rumen fermentation and microbiota in Hu sheep. A total of 50 male Hu sheep of indigenous origin, aged 3 months, were randomly divided into 5 groups of 10 sheep each. The groups were given different levels of LBL supplementation (0%, 3%, 6%, 9%, and 12%) to evaluate growth performance and nutrient apparent digestibility. Rumen fluid samples were collected for analysis of the fermentation parameters and rumen chyme was examined to study the rumen microbiota. The slaughter performance, meat quality, and organ index were evaluated at the conclusion of the experiment. The results showed that the final body weight and average daily gain of the LBL1 group were significantly higher than those of the CON group, LBL3 group, and LBL4 group (p < 0.05). The average dry matter intake of the LBL4 group was significantly lower than that of other experimental groups (p < 0.05). The apparent digestibility of CP in the LBL1 and LBL2 groups was higher than that in other experimental groups (p < 0.05). At the same time, the eye muscle area and grade-rule (GR) value of Hu sheep in the LBL1 group significantly increased and the quality of Hu sheep meat improved (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in organ weight and organ index between the experimental groups (p > 0.05). The pH of the rumen fluid in the LBL1 group was significantly lower than that in the CON group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the NH3-N content between the experimental groups (p > 0.05). The propionate and valerate in the rumen fluid of Hu sheep in the LBL2 group were significantly higher than those in other experimental groups (p < 0.05). In addition, this had no significant effect on the structure and abundance of the rumen microbiota (p > 0.05). LBL is a promising functional feed. Adding an appropriate amount of LBL to the diet can improve the feed efficiency, growth performance, and meat quality of Hu sheep but has no adverse effects on the rumen. In this experiment, the appropriate supplemental level of LBL in the diet was 3%.
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- Pingping Duan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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- Institute of Feed Research, Key Laboratory of Feed Biotechnology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100080, China;
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China; (P.D.); (H.R.); (L.Z.); (M.L.); (C.L.); (L.H.)
- Key Laboratory of Tarim Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
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Liu S, Xie B, Ji H, Li S. Effects of dietary supplementation with alkaline mineral complex on in vitro ruminal fermentation and bacterial composition. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1357738. [PMID: 38846789 PMCID: PMC11155302 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1357738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Dairy industry growth faces challenges in China due to inadequate forage, leading to high-concentrate diets and potential rumen issues. Buffering agents, like sodium bicarbonate, play a crucial role in stabilizing rumen pH. Alkaline Mineral Complex (AMC), a liquid additive with a pH of 14, shows promise in supporting dairy cow health and mitigating heat stress through ionization. Methods This experiment was aimed to study the effect of adding AMC to total mixed ration (TMR) on in vitro ruminal fermentation and bacterial composition. AMCat 1, 2, 4, and 8 mL/kg was added to the substrate (0.5 g TMR). Nutrient digestibility was measured after 48 h fermentation, and fermentation parameters and microbial composition were measured after 48 h fermentation. Results and discussion The results of the experiment indicated that: The different concentrations of AMC showed a significant impact on time taken for gas production to reach 1/2 of the total gas production (HT) parameters (p < 0.05). Linear pH increase occurs at 6 and 24 h with rising AMC concentration (p < 0.05), showing a quadratic trend at 12 h (p < 0.05). The optimal buffering effect on rumen acid-base balance was observed at a 2 mL/kg concentration of AMC. Microbial diversity analysis indicated that there was no significant change in α-diversity with different AMC concentrations (p > 0.05). The microbial level demonstrated no significant difference in species diversity of rumen fluid bacteria among the various AMC concentration treatment groups compared to the control group, further supporting that the advantage of adding AMC in stabilizing the rumen environment without altering the structure of the rumen microbiota. Besides, the addition of AMC significantly increased the concentrations of acetate, propionate, total fatty acids (TVFA), and NH3-N, suggesting that AMC contributed to enhancing the energy and nitrogen utilization efficiency in ruminants. Based on the above detection indicators, we recommend that the most favorable concentration is 2 mL/kg.
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Beijing Engineering Technology Research Centre of Raw Milk Quality and Safety Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Jiang B, Qin C, Xu Y, Song X, Fu Y, Li R, Liu Q, Shi D. Multi-omics reveals the mechanism of rumen microbiome and its metabolome together with host metabolome participating in the regulation of milk production traits in dairy buffaloes. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1301292. [PMID: 38525073 PMCID: PMC10959287 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1301292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Recently, it has been discovered that certain dairy buffaloes can produce higher milk yield and milk fat yield under the same feeding management conditions, which is a potential new trait. It is unknown to what extent, the rumen microbiome and its metabolites, as well as the host metabolism, contribute to milk yield and milk fat yield. Therefore, we will analyze the rumen microbiome and host-level potential regulatory mechanisms on milk yield and milk fat yield through rumen metagenomics, rumen metabolomics, and serum metabolomics experiments. Microbial metagenomics analysis revealed a significantly higher abundance of several species in the rumen of high-yield dairy buffaloes, which mainly belonged to genera, such as Prevotella, Butyrivibrio, Barnesiella, Lachnospiraceae, Ruminococcus, and Bacteroides. These species contribute to the degradation of diets and improve functions related to fatty acid biosynthesis and lipid metabolism. Furthermore, the rumen of high-yield dairy buffaloes exhibited a lower abundance of methanogenic bacteria and functions, which may produce less methane. Rumen metabolome analysis showed that high-yield dairy buffaloes had significantly higher concentrations of metabolites, including lipids, carbohydrates, and organic acids, as well as volatile fatty acids (VFAs), such as acetic acid and butyric acid. Meanwhile, several Prevotella, Butyrivibrio, Barnesiella, and Bacteroides species were significantly positively correlated with these metabolites. Serum metabolome analysis showed that high-yield dairy buffaloes had significantly higher concentrations of metabolites, mainly lipids and organic acids. Meanwhile, several Prevotella, Bacteroides, Barnesiella, Ruminococcus, and Butyrivibrio species were significantly positively correlated with these metabolites. The combined analysis showed that several species were present, including Prevotella.sp.CAG1031, Prevotella.sp.HUN102, Prevotella.sp.KHD1, Prevotella.phocaeensis, Butyrivibrio.sp.AE3009, Barnesiella.sp.An22, Bacteroides.sp.CAG927, and Bacteroidales.bacterium.52-46, which may play a crucial role in rumen and host lipid metabolism, contributing to milk yield and milk fat yield. The "omics-explainability" analysis revealed that the rumen microbial composition, functions, metabolites, and serum metabolites contributed 34.04, 47.13, 39.09, and 50.14%, respectively, to milk yield and milk fat yield. These findings demonstrate how the rumen microbiota and host jointly affect milk production traits in dairy buffaloes. This information is essential for developing targeted feeding management strategies to improve the quality and yield of buffalo milk.
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- Bingxing Jiang
- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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- School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, China
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- School of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, China
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Wei X, Sun X, Zhang H, Zhong Q, Lu G. The influence of low-temperature resistant lactic acid bacteria on the enhancement of quality and the microbial community in winter Jerusalem Artichoke ( Helianthus tuberosus L.) silage on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1297220. [PMID: 38348187 PMCID: PMC10860748 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1297220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.), an emerging "food and fodder" economic crop on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. To tackle problems such as incomplete fermentation and nutrient loss occurring during the low-temperature ensilage of Jerusalem Artichokes in the plateau's winter, this study inoculated two strains of low-temperature resistant lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus plantarum (GN02) and Lactobacillus brevis (XN25), along with their mixed components, into Jerusalem Artichoke silage material. We investigated how low-temperature resistant lactic acid bacteria enhance the quality of low-temperature silage fermentation for Jerusalem Artichokes and clarify its mutual feedback effect with microorganisms. Results indicated that inoculating low-temperature resistant lactic acid bacteria significantly reduces the potential of hydrogen and water-soluble carbohydrates content of silage, while increasing lactic acid and acetic acid levels, reducing propionic acid, and preserving additional dry matter. Inoculating the L. plantarum group during fermentation lowers pH and propionic acid levels, increases lactic acid content, and maintains a dry matter content similar to the original material. Bacterial community diversity exhibited more pronounced changes than fungal diversity, with inoculation having a minor effect on fungal community diversity. Within the bacteria, Lactobacillus remains consistently abundant (>85%) in the inoculated L. plantarum group. At the fungal phylum and genus levels, no significant changes were observed following fermentation, and dominant fungal genera in all groups did not differ significantly from those in the raw material. L. plantarum exhibited a positive correlation with lactic acid and negative correlations with pH and propionic acid. In summary, the inoculation of L. plantarum GN02 facilitated the fermentation process, preserved an acidic silage environment, and ensured high fermentation quality; it is a suitable inoculant for low-temperature silage in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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- Xiaoqiang Wei
- Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Vegetable Genetics and Physiology, Xining, China
- Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining, China
- College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Vegetable Genetics and Physiology, Xining, China
- Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Vegetable Genetics and Physiology, Xining, China
- Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Vegetable Genetics and Physiology, Xining, China
- Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Qinghai University, Xining, China
- College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Qinghai University, Xining, China
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Li M, Zi X, Lv R, Zhang L, Ou W, Chen S, Hou G, Zhou H. Cassava Foliage Effects on Antioxidant Capacity, Growth, Immunity, and Ruminal Microbial Metabolism in Hainan Black Goats. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2320. [PMID: 37764163 PMCID: PMC10535588 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11092320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) foliage is a byproduct of cassava production characterized by high biomass and nutrient content. In this study, we investigated the effects of cassava foliage on antioxidant capacity, growth performance, and immunity status in goats, as well as rumen fermentation and microbial metabolism. Twenty-five Hainan black goats were randomly divided into five groups (n = 5 per group) and accepted five treatments: 0% (T1), 25% (T2), 50% (T3), 75% (T4), and 100% (T5) of the cassava foliage silage replaced king grass, respectively. The feeding experiment lasted for 70 d (including 10 d adaptation period and 60 d treatment period). Feeding a diet containing 50% cassava foliage resulted in beneficial effects for goat growth and health, as reflected by the higher average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily gain (ADG) and better feed conversion rate (FCR), as well as by the reduced serum levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatinine (CRE), and triglycerides (TG). Meanwhile, cassava foliage improved antioxidant activity by increasing the level of glutathion peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) and lowering malondialdehyde (MDA). Moreover, feeding cassava foliage was also beneficial to immunity status by enhancing complement 3 (C3), complement 4 (C4), immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin M (IgM). Furthermore, the addition of dietary cassava foliage also altered rumen fermentation, rumen bacterial community composition, and metabolism. The abundance of Butyrivibrio_2 and Prevotella_1 was elevated, as were the concentrations of beneficial metabolites such as butyric acid; there was a concomitant decline in metabolites that hindered nutrient metabolism and harmed host health. In summary, goats fed a diet containing 50% cassava foliage silage demonstrated a greater abundance of Butyrivibrio_2, which enhanced the production of butyric acid; these changes led to greater antioxidant capacity, growth performance, and immunity in the goats.
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- Mao Li
- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
- Zhanjiang Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics and Germplasm Innovation of Tropical Special Trees and Ornamental Plants, Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources of Tropical Special Ornamental Plants of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Danzhou 571737, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
- Zhanjiang Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Genetics and Germplasm Innovation of Tropical Special Trees and Ornamental Plants, Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources of Tropical Special Ornamental Plants of Hainan Province, School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Danzhou 571737, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
- Zhanjiang Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Germplasm Resources Conservation and Utilization of Cassava, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement in Southern China, Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Danzhou 571737, China
- Zhanjiang Experimental Station, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang 524000, China
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Ruvalcaba-Gómez JM, Villaseñor-González F, Espinosa-Martínez MA, Gómez-Godínez LJ, Rojas-Anaya E, Villagrán Z, Anaya-Esparza LM, Buendía-Rodríguez G, Arteaga-Garibay RI. Growth Performance and Fecal Microbiota of Dairy Calves Supplemented with Autochthonous Lactic Acid Bacteria as Probiotics in Mexican Western Family Dairy Farming. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2841. [PMID: 37760240 PMCID: PMC10525134 DOI: 10.3390/ani13182841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Probiotic supplementation in dairy cattle has achieved several beneficial effects (improved growth rate, immune response, and adequate ruminal microbiota). This study assessed the effects on the growth parameters and gut microbiota of newborn dairy calves supplemented with two Lactobacillus-based probiotics, individually (6BZ or 6BY) or their combination (6BZ + 6BY), administrated with the same concentration (1 × 109 CFU/kg weight) at three times, between days 5 and 19 after birth. The control group consisted of probiotic-unsupplemented calves. Growth parameters were recorded weekly until eight weeks and at the calves' ages of three, four, and five months. Fecal microbiota was described by high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics. Although no significant effects were observed regarding daily weight and height gain among probiotic-supplemented and non-supplemented calves, correlation analysis showed that growth rate was maintained until month 5 through probiotic supplementation, mainly when the two-strain probiotics were supplied. Modulation effects on microbiota were observed in probiotic-supplemented calves, improving the Bacteroidota: Firmicutes and the Proteobacteria ratios. Functional prediction by PICRUSt also showed an increment in several pathways when the two-strain probiotic was supplemented. Therefore, using the three-administration scheme, the two-strain probiotic improved the growth rate and gut microbiota profile in newborn dairy calves. However, positive effects could be reached by applying more administrations of the probiotic during the first 20 days of a calf's life.
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- José Martín Ruvalcaba-Gómez
- Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Boulevard de la Biodiversidad 400, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (L.J.G.-G.); (E.R.-A.)
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- Campo Experimental Centro Altos de Jalisco, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Av. Biodiversidad 2470, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico;
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- Centro Nacional de Investigación Disciplinaria en Fisiología y Mejoramiento Animal, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Ajuchitlán Colón 76280, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Boulevard de la Biodiversidad 400, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (L.J.G.-G.); (E.R.-A.)
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- Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Boulevard de la Biodiversidad 400, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (L.J.G.-G.); (E.R.-A.)
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- Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Rafael Casillas Aceves 1200, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (Z.V.); (L.M.A.-E.)
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- Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Av. Rafael Casillas Aceves 1200, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (Z.V.); (L.M.A.-E.)
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- Sitio Experimental Hidalgo, Campo Experimental Valle de México, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Carr. Pachuca-Tulancingo 104ª, Pachuca de Soto 42090, Hidalgo, Mexico;
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- Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Boulevard de la Biodiversidad 400, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47600, Jalisco, Mexico; (L.J.G.-G.); (E.R.-A.)
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Yu W, Nan X, Schroyen M, Wang Y, Xiong B. Inulin-induced differences on serum extracellular vesicles derived miRNAs in dairy cows suffering from subclinical mastitis. Animal 2023; 17:100954. [PMID: 37690274 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.100954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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MicroRNA (miRNA) profiles vary with the nutritional and pathological conditions of cattle. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of inulin supplement on miRNA profiles derived from serum extracellular vesicles (EVs). Our goal was to determine the differences in miRNA expressions and analyse the pathways in which they are involved. Based on the results of California mastitis test and milk somatic cell counts, ten lactating cows with subclinical mastitis were randomly divided into two groups: an inulin group and a control group (n = 5 in each group). The inulin group received a daily supplement of 300 g of inulin while the control group did not receive any supplementation. After a 5-week treatment period, serum-derived EV-miRNAs from each cow were isolated. High-throughput sequencing was conducted to identify differentially expressed miRNAs. GO and KEGG bioinformatics analysis was performed to examine the target genes of these differentially expressed miRNAs. The EV-RNA concentration and small RNA content were not affected by the inulin treatment. A total of 162 known miRNAs and 180 novel miRNAs were identified from 10 samples in the two groups. Among the known miRNAs, 23 miRNAs were found to be differentially expressed between the two groups, with 18 upregulated and five downregulated in the inulin group compared to the control group. Pathway analysis revealed the involvement of these differentially expressed miRNAs in the regulation of cell structure and function, lipid oxidation and metabolism, immunity and inflammation, as well as digestion and absorption of nutrients. Overall, our study provides a molecular-level explanation for the reported beneficial health effects of inulin supplementation in cows with subclinical mastitis.
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- W Yu
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China; Precision Livestock and Nutrition Laboratory, Teaching and Research Centre (TERRA), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux 5030, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- Precision Livestock and Nutrition Laboratory, Teaching and Research Centre (TERRA), Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Gembloux 5030, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, PR China.
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Wu Z, Zhang M, Deng Y, Zhou G, Yang M, Wang H. Alterations of gut microbiome and metabolism induced by inulin associated with weight loss in obese female mice. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2023; 74:606-620. [PMID: 37469097 DOI: 10.1080/09637486.2023.2235901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Our previous work revealed the microbiota-dependent beneficial effects of inulin in obese male mice, but the effects in obese female mice were not determined. High-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese female mice were switched to normal diets and gavaged with normal saline or inulin for 10 weeks. Inulin supplementation significantly accelerated weight loss and reversed HFD-induced gut microbiota dysbiosis in obese female mice, and also reduced the ratio of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes and enriched the abundance of norank_f_Muribaculaceae and Alistipes. In addition, 52 key serum metabolites were distinctly altered after inulin supplementation. Among them, andrographolide and monoacylglycerols (18:4) increased more than 9-fold and 14-fold, respectively, while phosphatidylcholine (PC) (18:1e/2:0), PC (20:1/20:2) and PC (19:1/19:1) decreased. In conclusion, gut microbiota and metabolites were closely associated with the beneficial effects of inulin in accelerating weight loss in obese female mice.
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- Zeang Wu
- First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Public Health Security, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Xinjiang, P.R. China
- School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, P.R. China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University, Shihezi, P.R. China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Health care Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases and Public Health Security, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Xinjiang, P.R. China
- School of Medicine, Shihezi University, Shihezi, P.R. China
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Stege PB, Hordijk J, Sandholt AKS, Zomer AL, Viveen MC, Rogers MRC, Salomons M, Wagenaar JA, Mughini-Gras L, Willems RJL, Paganelli FL. Gut Colonization by ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli in Dogs Is Associated with a Distinct Microbiome and Resistome Composition. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0006323. [PMID: 37404183 PMCID: PMC10434115 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00063-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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The gut microbiome of humans and animals acts as a reservoir of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC). Dogs are known for having a high prevalence of ESBL-EC in their gut microbiota, although their ESBL-EC carrier status often shifts over time. We hypothesized that the gut microbiome composition of dogs is implicated in ESBL-EC colonization status. Therefore, we assessed whether ESBL-EC carriage in dogs is associated with changes in the gut microbiome and resistome. Fecal samples were collected longitudinally from 57 companion dogs in the Netherlands every 2 weeks for a total of 6 weeks (n = 4 samples/dog). Carriage of ESBL-EC was determined through selective culturing and PCR and in line with previous studies, we observed a high prevalence of ESBL-EC carriage in dogs. Using 16s rRNA gene profiling we found significant associations between detected ESBL-EC carriage and an increased abundance of Clostridium sensu stricto 1, Enterococcus, Lactococcus, and the shared genera of Escherichia-Shigella in the dog microbiome. A resistome capture sequencing approach (ResCap) furthermore, revealed associations between detected ESBL-EC carriage and the increased abundance of the antimicrobial resistance genes: cmlA, dfrA, dhfR, floR, and sul3. In summary, our study showed that ESBL-EC carriage is associated with a distinct microbiome and resistome composition. IMPORTANCE The gut microbiome of humans and animals is an important source of multidrug resistant pathogens, including beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC). In this study, we assessed if the carriage of ESBL-EC in dogs was associated with changes in gut composition of bacteria and antimicrobial resistant genes (ARGs). Therefore, stool samples from 57 dogs were collected every 2 weeks for a total of 6 weeks. Sixty eight percent of the dogs carried ESBL-EC during at least one of the time points analyzed. By investigating the gut microbiome and resistome composition, we observed specific changes at time points when dogs were colonized with ESBL-EC compared to time points whenESBL-EC were not detected. In conclusion, our study highlights the importance to study the microbial diversity in companion animals, as gut colonization of particular antimicrobial resistant bacteria might be an indication of a changed microbial composition that is associated with the selection of particular ARGs.
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- Paul B. Stege
- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Infectious Disease Control Netherlands, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Utrecht University, Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Campylobacter and Antimicrobial Resistance from an One Health Perspective/OIE Reference Laboratory for Campylobacteriosis, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Campylobacter and Antimicrobial Resistance from an One Health Perspective/OIE Reference Laboratory for Campylobacteriosis, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Infectious Disease Control Netherlands, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
- Utrecht University, Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Yuan C, Wang S, Gebeyew K, Yang X, Tang S, Zhou C, Khan NA, Tan Z, Liu Y. A low-carbon high inulin diet improves intestinal mucosal barrier function and immunity against infectious diseases in goats. Front Vet Sci 2023; 9:1098651. [PMID: 36713857 PMCID: PMC9874328 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.1098651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Abrupt weaning is a major stressful event, contributing to intestinal abnormalities and immune system dysfunction in weaned kids. Inulin is a prebiotic fiber with many positive functions, including promoting intestinal fermentation and enhancing host immunity in monogastric animals. However, the effects of a high-inulin, energy-rich diet on ruminal fermentation characteristics, methane emission, growth performance, and immune systems of weaned kids have not been investigated. Methods A fully automated in vitro fermentation system was used to investigate ruminal fermentation characteristics and methane emission of a mixed substrate of inulin and fat powder (1.31: 1) in comparison with maize grain-based starter concentrate. During a 1-week adaptation and 4-week trial phase, 18 weaned kids (8.97 ± 0.19 kg) were randomly assigned to two groups, one with a conventional diet (83% maize grain; CON) and the other with a low-carbon, high-inulin diet (41.5% maize grain, 14.4% fat powder, 18.9% inulin; INU). Results In the in vitro rumen fermentation experiment, the total gas production was not different (p > 0.05); however, a lower (p < 0.05) methane production was observed for INU as compared to CON. The average daily gain and the ratio of feed intake and growth performance of kids fed with INU were higher (p < 0.05) than those fed with CON. Serum concentrations of alanine transaminase (ALT) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were lower (p < 0.05), whereas the concentration of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and cholesterol (CHOL) were higher (p < 0.05) in kids fed with the INU diet as compared CON. Dietary inulin significantly increased (p < 0.05) the secretion of immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, and IgM) and inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ and IL-10) in ileum tissue. Although no differences (p > 0.05) were observed in mRNA expression of tight junction markers, the INU diet tended to increase (p = 0.09) gene expression of ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta-1 (P70S6K) in the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway of longissimus dorsi muscle. Conclusion Our findings highlighted that a low-carbon high-inulin energy-rich diet could be used as a promising strategy to improve gut immunity and growth performance of weaned kids under abrupt weaning stress and reduce methane production.
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- Chunmei Yuan
- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China,Shuiping Wang ✉
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China,Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China,University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China,Department of Animal Nutrition, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Key Laboratory for Agro-Ecological Processes in Subtropical Region, National Engineering Laboratory for Pollution Control and Waste Utilization in Livestock and Poultry Production, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Process, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha, Hunan, China,*Correspondence: Yong Liu ✉
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Murakami A, Toyomoto K, Namai F, Sato T, Fujii T, Tochio T, Shimosato T. Oral administration of Brevibacterium linens from washed cheese increases the proportions of short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria and lactobacilli in the gut microbiota of mice. Anim Sci J 2023; 94:e13905. [PMID: 38102883 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Brevibacterium linens (B. linens) is a dairy microorganism used in the production of washed cheese. However, there has been little research on B. linens, especially regarding its effects in vivo. Herein, we report the morphological characteristics of B. linens, such as its two-phase growth and V- and Y-shaped bodies. We also report that oral administration of B. linens increased the diversity of the gut microbiota and promoted the growth of lactobacilli and short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, such as Lachnospiraceae and Muribaculaceae. These findings suggest that the ingestion of B. linens may have beneficial effects in humans and animals.
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- Aito Murakami
- Department of Biomolecular Innovation, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Biomolecular Innovation, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan
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- Food and Feed Immunology Group, Laboratory of Animal Food Function, Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Biomolecular Innovation, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Medical Research on Prebiotics and Probiotics, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Medical Research on Prebiotics and Probiotics, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Biomolecular Innovation, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Shinshu University, Nagano, Japan
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da Silva CI, Schneider CR, Hygino B, Duarte V, Teixeira UHG, Alcalde CR, de Oliveira AJB. Performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of goat kids supplemented with inulin. Livest Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Liu X, Li J, Hao L, Degen A, Wang D, Ma Y, Niu J, Cheng Y, Liu S. Effect of the ratio of dietary metabolizable energy to nitrogen content on production performance, serum metabolites, rumen fermentation parameters, and bacterial diversity in yaks. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1013980. [PMID: 36304954 PMCID: PMC9593094 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1013980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study examined the effect of the ratio of dietary metabolizable energy (MJ) to nitrogen (g) content (ME:N) on average daily gain (ADG), blood biochemical indices, rumen fermentation parameters, and rumen bacterial community in yaks. Thirty-six male yaks, aged 2–3 years, were divided into three groups and received a ME:N ratio of 0.42 (HY), 0.36 (MY,) or 0.32 (LY) MJ/g. Dry matter intake ranged between 3.16 and 3.63 kg/d and was lesser (p < 0.001) in the LY group than the other two groups. ME intake increased (p < 0.001) with an increase in the ME:N ratio, while N intake did not differ among groups. The ADG was 660 g/day for the MY group, which was higher (p < 0.005) than the 430 g/day in the LY group, while the HY group gained 560 g/day and did not differ from the other two groups. Feed intake to ADG ratio ranged between 5.95 and 7.95, and numerically was highest in the LY group and lowest in the MY group. In general, the concentration of ruminal total volatile fatty acids (p < 0.03) and molar proportions of propionate (p < 0.04), increased, while the molar proportion of acetate (p < 0.005) and the acetate:propionate ratio decreased (p < 0.001) with a decrease in the ME:N ratio. The molar proportion of butyrate did not differ among groups (p = 0.112). Group MY had higher ruminal NH3-N content than group HY and had a higher serum glucose content but lower urea content, lactate dehydrogenase, and creatine kinase content than group LY. In ruminal bacteria at the phylum level, the relative abundance of Firmicutes (F) was greater and of Bacteroidetes (B) was lesser, while the F:B ratio was greater in group MY than in groups HY an LY. We concluded that the yaks consuming the diet containing a ME:N ratio of 0.36 MJ/g had the best performance of the three groups.
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- Xiaojing Liu
- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Microbiology, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Yanfen Cheng,
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Grazing Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Qinghai Province, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Gansu Polytechnic College of Animal Husbandry & Engineering, Wuwei, China
- *Correspondence: Yanfen Cheng,
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Grazing Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Qinghai Province, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Qinghai University, Xining, China
- Lizhuang Hao,
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- Desert Animal Adaptations and Husbandry, Wyler Department of Dryland Agriculture, Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Microbiology, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Academy of Plateau Science and Sustainability, People’s Government of Qinghai Province and Beijing Normal University, Key Laboratory of Medicinal Animal and Plant Resources of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in Qinghai Province, College of Life Science, Qinghai Normal University, Xining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Grazing Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Qinghai Province, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Qinghai University, Xining, China
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- Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Microbiology, National Center for International Research on Animal Gut Nutrition, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, Center for Grassland Microbiome, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yanfen Cheng,
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- Key Laboratory of Plateau Grazing Animal Nutrition and Feed Science of Qinghai Province, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine of Qinghai University, Xining, China
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Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Khas E, Ao C, Bai C. Effects of Allium mongolicum Regel ethanol extract on three flavor-related rumen branched-chain fatty acids, rumen fermentation and rumen bacteria in lambs. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:978057. [PMID: 36187944 PMCID: PMC9520700 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.978057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Allium mongolicum Regel ethanol extract (AME) on the concentration of three branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) related to flavor, fermentation parameters and the bacteria and their correlations in the rumen of lambs. A total of thirty 3-month-old male, Small-tailed Han sheep (33.60 ± 1.23 kg) were randomly distributed into 2 groups as follows: control group (CON) was fed a basal diet and AME group was fed a basal diet supplemented with 2.8 g⋅lamb–1⋅d–1A. mongolicum Regel ethanol extract. AME supplementation decreased (P = 0.022) 4-methyloctanoic acid (MOA) content and tended to lower (P = 0.055) 4-methylnonanoic acid (MNA) content in the rumen. Compared to CON group, the ruminal concentrations of valerate and isovalerate were higher (P = 0.046 and P = 0.024, respectively), and propionate was lower (P = 0.020) in the AME group. At the phylum level, the AME group had a lower abundance of Bacteroidetes (P = 0.014) and a higher abundance of Firmicutes (P = 0.020) than the CON group. At the genus level, the relative abundances of Prevotella (P = 0.001), Christensenellaceae_R-7_group (P = 0.003), Succiniclasticum (P = 0.004), and Selenomonas (P = 0.001) were significantly lower in the AME group than in the CON group, while the relative abundances of Ruminococcus (P < 0.001), Quinella (P = 0.013), and Lachnospiraceae_XPB1014_group (P = 0.001) were significantly higher. The relative abundances of Prevotella (P = 0.029, R = 0.685; P = 0.009, R = 0.770), Christensenellaceae_R-7_group (P = 0.019, R = 0.721; P = 0.029, R = 0.685), and Succiniclasticum (P = 0.002, R = 0.842; P = 0.001, R = 0.879) was positively correlated with MOA and MNA levels, and the relative abundance of Lachnospiraceae_XPB1014_group (P = 0.033, R = −0.673) was negatively correlated with MOA. The relative abundance of Christensenellaceae_R-7_group (P = 0.014, R = −0.744) and Prevotellaceae_UCG-003 (P = 0.023, R = −0.706) correlated negatively with the EOA content. In conclusion, these findings suggest that the AME affected the concentration of BCFAs, fermentation parameters and the rumen bacteria in the rumen of lambs.
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Liu E, Xiao W, Pu Q, Xu L, Wang L, Mao K, Hong W, Qu M, Xue F. Microbial and metabolomic insights into the bovine lipometabolic responses of rumen and mammary gland to zymolytic small peptide supplementation. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:875741. [PMID: 36187834 PMCID: PMC9515958 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.875741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Small peptides provide the easily utilized nitrogen for rumen microbial and promote acetate generation for milk fat synthesis. However, the impacts of peptide supplements on lipometabolic processes were still unclear. Therefore, a total of 800 multiparous dairy herds (with an average live weight of 667.6 ± 39.4 kg, an average lactation of 89.3 ± 18.8 days, and an average calving parity of 2.76 ± 0.47) were randomly allocated to the control (CON) and the small peptide (SP) supplement (100 g/day for each cow) treatments, respectively. A 35-day-long feeding procedure that includes a 7-day-long pretreatment test and a 28-day-long treatment test was followed for all cows. Dry matter intake (DMI) was recorded every day and calculated by the deviation between the supply and residue, while the daily milk production was automatically recorded through the rotary milking facilities. Milk samples were collected from each replicate on the last day, followed by the milk quality and milk lipid composition measurement. Rumen fluid samples were collected on the last day through esophageal tubing 3 h after morning feeding for the determination of the underlying mechanism of the small peptide on lipid metabolism through the measurement of rumen lipometabolic-related metabolites and rumen bacterial communities. Results indicated that dry matter intake showed an increasing trend, while milk production and the milk fat content remarkably increased after SP supplement (P < 0.05). Further detailed detection showed the mainly increased milk composition focused on monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). Acetate-producing microbes, such as Acetitomaculum, Bifidobacterium, Succiniclasticum, and Succinivibrio, and butyrate-producing microbes, such as Shuttleworthia and Saccharofermentans, significantly proliferated, which causatively brought the increased ruminal content of acetate, isobutyrate, and butyrate after SP supplement (P < 0.05) compared with CON. Lipometabolic metabolites such as phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylinositol (PI), phosphatidylserine (PS), triacylglycerol (TG), and Acetyl-CoA also significantly increased after SP supplement. In summary, SP supplements help to increase milk fat content through the proliferation of rumen bacterial communities, which provided more acetate and butyrate for milk fat synthesis combined with the promotion of ruminal lipometabolism.
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- En Liu
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Chengdu Mytech Biotech Co., Ltd., Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu Mytech Biotech Co., Ltd., Chengdu, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
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- Shanghai Menon Animal Nutrition Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
- *Correspondence: Mingren Qu
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition/Engineering Research Center of Feed Development, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
- Nanchang Key Laboratory of Animal Health and Safety Production, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China
- Fuguang Xue
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Paya H, Giannenas I, Taghizadeh A, Hosseinkhani A, Palangi V, Hasanpur K, Ayasan T, Montazerharzand M, Shirmohammadi S, Elmi N. Effects of supplementary inulin on ewes milk composition and rumen fermentation parameters. J DAIRY RES 2022; 89:1-6. [PMID: 36040474 DOI: 10.1017/s0022029922000553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This experiment aimed to investigate the effects of inulin supplementation on milk production and composition, feed intake, nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation parameters in lactating ewes. The experimental treatments were (1) control group (basal diet), (2) basal diet plus 2% inulin (w/w) and (3) basal diet plus 4% inulin (w/w). The experiment was carried out for 21 d in a fully randomized design involving eighteen Ghezel ewes. Production and composition (percentages of fat, protein, lactose and fat-free solids and fatty acid profiles) of milk were measured. Faeces were collected in the last 3 days of the experiment to determine digestibility. On the last day of the experiment, rumen fluid samples were taken from the esophagus 3 h after feeding and fermentation parameters (pH, ammonia nitrogen (N-NH3), volatile fatty acids (VFA) and protozoal population) were examined. Daily milk production was not significantly affected by inulin supplementation, but the fat and protein content of the milk was increased whilst urea nitrogen (MUN) and unsaturated fatty acids were decreased (P < 0.05). The dry matter (DM) intake results showed that there was no significant difference between different diets. The highest digestibility of DM and NDF belonged to the inulin fed group (P < 0.05). Inulin consumption numerically increased the pH of the rumen fluid of the animals and significantly decreased the rumen N-NH3 value (P < 0.05). Inulin supplementation also significantly increased total VFA, acetate, and butyrate levels (P < 0.05). In general, it can be concluded that inulin supplementation can improve rumen fermentation, DM and NDF digestibility,as well as compositional aspects of the ewe's milk production.
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- Hamid Paya
- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Laboratory of Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, Ataturk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Organic Farming Business Management, Kadirli Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Korkut Ata, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Laboratory of Complex Biological Systems and Bioinformatics, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Application of metabolomics to decipher the role of bioactive compounds in plant and animal foods. Curr Opin Food Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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