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Albenzio M, Santillo A, d'Angelo F, di Corcia M, Ciliberti MG, Marino R, Caroprese M, Della Malva A, Sevi A. Milk quality of Italian Mediterranean buffalo as affected by temperature-humidity index during late spring and summer. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:5343-5352. [PMID: 38554825 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-24732] [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: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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A total of 18 Italian Mediterranean buffalo cows were subjected to fortnightly milk sampling from May to July 2022. Air temperature and relative humidity were monitored throughout the trial. Temperature-humidity index (THI) was calculated and ranged from 69 to 79, so that 3 classes were set to study the effect of different THI on milk quality: THI less than 72 (THI<72), THI ranging from 72 to 76 (THI72-76), and THI over 76 (THI>76). Individual milk samples from buffalo cows were analyzed for milk composition and coagulation traits, fatty acid and amino acid composition, and enzymatic and mineral profiles. The THI>76 class registered higher lactose content and poorer milk clot characteristics in comparison with THI<72. Exposure to a THI over 76 resulted in increased SFA and short-chain fatty acid contents in milk, as well as in the highest atherogenic and thrombogenic index values and the lowest essential amino acid content. Moreover, the lowest values of calcium, copper, and selenium contents were found in the milk of buffalo cows exposed to a THI over 72. Results confirm that Italian Mediterranean buffalo express a good level of thermo-tolerance, even though exposure to a daily THI over 76 has a deleterious effect on some nutritional and technological properties of milk.
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- M Albenzio
- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, 25-71121 Foggia, Italy
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Lachica M, Pardo Z, Lara L, Nieto R, Fernández-Fígares I. Heat Production of Iberian Pig Exposed to High Temperature and Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Betaine or Zinc. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:2033. [PMID: 39061495 PMCID: PMC11274120 DOI: 10.3390/ani14142033] [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: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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The effect of heat, and dietary betaine or zinc on the heat production (HP) of Iberian pigs was studied. Thirty barrows (44 kg) were individually housed for 28 days and assigned to one of five treatments: (1) thermoneutrality (20 °C) and fed a control diet (TN-CON) ad libitum; (2) hot (30 °C) and fed a control diet (HT-CON) ad libitum; (3) thermoneutrality and pair fed a control diet (TN-CON-PF) to HT-CON; (4) hot and fed a betaine-supplemented (0.5%) diet (HT-BET) ad libitum; and (5) hot and fed a zinc-supplemented (0.012%) diet (HT-ZN) ad libitum. On the 18th day, pigs were moved to a respirometry chamber (two chambers) under their respective treatment. The metabolizable energy (ME) intake, HP and respiratory quotient (RQ) were measured over 24 h. No differences (p > 0.05) were found in HP and RE between treatments. For RQ, TN-CON was greater (p < 0.01) than HT treatments, except for HT-BET. All RQs indicated an overall lipogenesis where betaine supplementation showed an intermediate value, indicating that it may have a positive effect on lipogenesis and overall growth. At 30 °C, betaine or zinc had no effect on HP and RE; ME intake was not reduced, indicating a genetic adaptation of Iberian pigs to heat.
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- Manuel Lachica
- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, CSIC, San Miguel 101, 18100 Armilla, Granada, Spain; (Z.P.); (L.L.); (R.N.); (I.F.-F.)
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Sarri L, Balcells J, Seradj AR, de la Fuente G. Protein turnover in pigs: A review of interacting factors. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2024; 108:451-469. [PMID: 37975299 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13906] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Protein turnover defines the balance between two continuous and complex processes of protein metabolism, synthesis and degradation, which determine their deposition in tissues. Although the liver and intestine have been studied extensively for their important roles in protein digestion, absorption and metabolism, the study of protein metabolism has focused mainly on skeletal muscle tissue to understand the basis for its growth. Due to the high adaptability of skeletal muscle, its protein turnover is greatly affected by different internal and external factors, contributing to carcass lean-yield and animal growth. Amino acid (AA) labelling and tracking using isotope tracer methodology, together with the study of myofiber type profiling, signal transduction pathways and gene expression, has allowed the analysis of these mechanisms from different perspectives. Positive stimuli such as increased nutrient availability in the diet (e.g., AA), physical activity, the presence of certain hormones (e.g., testosterone) or a more oxidative myofiber profile in certain muscles or pig genotypes promote increased upregulation of translation and transcription-related genes, activation of mTORC1 signalling mechanisms and increased abundance of satellite cells, allowing for more efficient protein synthesis. However, fasting, animal aging, inactivity and stress, inflammation or sepsis produce the opposite effect. Deepening the understanding of modifying factors and their possible interaction may contribute to the design of optimal strategies to better control tissue growth and nutrient use (i.e., protein and AA), and thus advance the precision feeding strategy.
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- Laura Sarri
- Departament de Ciència Animal, Universitat de Lleida- Agrotecnio-CERCA Center, Lleida, Spain
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- Departament de Ciència Animal, Universitat de Lleida- Agrotecnio-CERCA Center, Lleida, Spain
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- Departament de Ciència Animal, Universitat de Lleida- Agrotecnio-CERCA Center, Lleida, Spain
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- Departament de Ciència Animal, Universitat de Lleida- Agrotecnio-CERCA Center, Lleida, Spain
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Kvidera SK, Mayorga EJ, McCarthy CS, Horst EA, Abeyta MA, Baumgard LH. Effects of supplemental citrulline on thermal and intestinal morphology parameters during heat stress and feed restriction in growing pigs. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae120. [PMID: 38812469 PMCID: PMC11143481 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae120] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Study objectives were to characterize the effects of citrulline (CIT) on physiological and intestinal morphology metrics during heat stress (HS) and feed restriction. Forty crossbred gilts (30 ± 2 kg body weight [BW]) were assigned to one of five treatments: (1) thermoneutral (TN) fed ad libitum (AL) with control (CON) supplement (TNAL; n = 8), (2) TN pair-fed (PF) with CON (PF-CON; n = 8), (3) TN PF with CIT (PF-CIT; n = 8), (4) HS AL with CON (HS-CON; n = 8), and (5) HS AL with CIT (HS-CIT; n = 8). During the period (P) 1 (7 d), pigs were in TN conditions (23.6 °C) and fed AL their respective supplemental treatments. During P2 (2.5 d), HS-CON and HS-CIT pigs were fed AL and exposed to cyclical HS (33.6 to 38.3 °C), while TNAL, PF-CON, and PF-CIT remained in TN and were fed either AL or PF to their HS counterparts. Citrulline (0.13 g/kg BW) was orally administered twice daily during P1 and P2. HS increased rectal temperature (Tr), skin temperature (Ts), and respiration rate (RR) relative to TN pigs (0.8 °C, 4.7 °C, and 47 breaths/min, respectively; P < 0.01). However, HS-CIT had decreased RR (7 breaths/min, P = 0.04) and a tendency for decreased Tr (0.1 °C, P = 0.07) relative to HS-CON pigs. During P2, HS pigs had decreased feed intake (22%; P < 0.01) and a tendency for decreased average daily gain (P = 0.08) relative to TNAL pigs, and by experimental design, PF pigs followed this same pattern. Circulating lipopolysaccharide-binding protein tended to be decreased (29%; P = 0.08) in PF relative to TNAL pigs and was increased (41%; P = 0.03) in HS compared to PF pigs. Jejunum villus height was decreased in PF relative to TNAL pigs (15%; P = 0.03); however, CIT supplementation improved this metric during feed restriction (16%; P = 0.10). Jejunum mucosal surface area decreased in PF (16%; P = 0.02) and tended to decrease in HS (11%; P = 0.10) compared to TNAL pigs. Ileum villus height and mucosal surface area decreased in HS compared to TNAL pigs (10 and 14%, respectively; P ≤ 0.04), but both parameters were rescued by CIT supplementation (P ≤ 0.08). Intestinal myeloperoxidase and goblet cell area remained similar among treatments and intestinal segments (P > 0.24). In summary, CIT supplementation slightly improved RR and Tr during HS. Feed restriction and HS differentially affected jejunum and ileum morphology and while CIT ameliorated some of these effects, the benefit appeared dependent on intestinal section and stressor type.
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- Sara K Kvidera
- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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González F, Cervantes M, Morales A, Valle JA, Camacho R, ngélica Morales-Becerra A, Bernal H, aría Mendoza SM, Htoo JK. Effect of supplementing a Bacillus subtilis-based probiotic on performance, intestinal integrity, and serum antioxidant capacity and metabolites concentrations of heat-stressed growing pigs. J Anim Sci 2024; 102:skae012. [PMID: 38219255 PMCID: PMC10825842 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skae012] [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: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Exposing pigs to heat stress (HS) seems to modify the intestinal microbiota which may compromise the integrity of the small intestine epithelia. Probiotics, live microorganisms, can help pigs to maintain a healthy intestinal environment. Eighty pigs (21.6 ± 3.4 kg body weight) exposed to HS or thermal neutral (TN) conditions were used to evaluate the effect of a Bacillus subtilis-based probiotic on performance, body temperature, and intestinal integrity. Treatments were: TN pigs fed a control diet without (TN-C) or with 1 × 106 CFU probiotic/g of feed (TN-P), and HS pigs fed a control without (HS-C) or with probiotic (HS-P). The control diet was formulated with wheat, soybean meal, and free amino acids (AA). Feed and water were freely available during the 21-d study. At completion, samples from duodenum, jejunum, and ileum were collected to analyze epithelial histology and tight junction protein expression; antioxidant activity, and free AA and metabolites in serum. Relative abundance of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Escherichia coli, and Bacillus in ileal content was analyzed. Ambient temperature in the TN room ranged from 19 to 25 °C, and in HS room from 30 to 38.5 °C. Intestinal temperature in HS-P pigs was lower than in HS-C pigs. Weight gain and feed intake reduced, but feed:gain and respiration rate increased in HS compared to TN pigs, regardless of diet (P < 0.01). Probiotic increased weight gain and improved feed:gain (P < 0.05) in both TN and HS pigs, but feed intake did not differ. Heat stress decreased villi height in jejunum and villi height:crypt depth in duodenum and jejunum (P < 0.05). Probiotic increased villi height in duodenum and ileum, and villi height:crypt depth in all small intestine segments (P < 0.05). Relative abundance of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium tended to reduce, and E. coli tended to increase (P < 0.10) in ileal content of HS-C pigs. Ileal relative abundance of Bacillus was higher (P < 0.01) in HS-P pigs than in HS-C and TN-C pigs. Cystathionine, homocysteine, hydroxylysine, α-amino-adipic acid, citrulline, α-amino-n-butyric acid, P-Ser, and taurine were higher in HS than in TN pigs (P < 0.05). These data confirm the negative effect of HS on performance, body temperature, and intestinal integrity of pigs. These data suggest that supplementing 1 × 106 CFU probiotic/g of feed based on Bacillus subtilis DSM 32540 may help to counteract the negative effects of HS on the performance and intestinal integrity of pigs.
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- Fernanda González
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, NL, México
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- Evonik Operations GmbH, Hanau-Wolfgang, Germany
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Halli K, Cohrs I, Brügemann K, Koch C, König S. Effects of temperature-humidity index on blood metabolites of German dairy cows and their female calves. J Dairy Sci 2023; 106:7281-7294. [PMID: 37500442 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22890] [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: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Heat stress (HS) impairs productivity, health, and welfare in dairy cows, and additionally causes metabolic changes. Hence, specific metabolites could be used as HS biomarkers. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to compare blood metabolite concentrations of German Holstein dairy cows and of their female calves suffering from high temperature-humidity index (THI) during late gestation (cows) or during their first week of life (calves) or not. According to the mean daily THI (mTHI) at the day before blood sampling, animals were classified into 2 groups: high mTHI ≥60 (hmTHI) and low mTHI <60 (lmTHI). To perform a standard cross-sectional 2-group study, cow groups (n = 48) and calf groups (n = 47) were compared separately. Differences in metabolite concentrations between hmTHI and lmTHI animals were inferred based on a targeted metabolomics approach. In the first step, processed metabolomics data were evaluated by multivariate data analysis techniques, and were visualized using the web-based platform MetaboAnalyst V5.0. The most important metabolites with pronounced differences between groups were further analyzed in a second step using linear mixed models. We identified 9 thermally sensitive metabolites for the cows [dodecanedioic acid; 3-indolepropionic acid; sarcosine; triglycerides (14:0_34:0), (16:0_38:7), (18:0_32:1), and (18:0_36:2); phosphatidylcholine aa C38:1; and lysophosphatidylcholine a C20:3] and for the calves [phosphatidylcholines aa C38:1, ae C38:3, ae C36:0, and ae C36:2; cholesteryl esters (17:1) and (20:3); sphingomyelins C18:0 and C18:1; and p-cresol sulfate], most of them related to lipid metabolism. Apart from 2 metabolites (3-indolepropionic acid and sarcosine) in cows, the metabolite plasma concentrations were lower in hmTHI than in lmTHI groups. In our heat-stressed dry cows, results indicate an altered lipid metabolism compared with lactating heat-stressed cows, due to the missing antilipolytic effect of HS. The results also indicate alterations in lipid metabolism of calves due to high mTHI in the first week of life. From a cross-generation perspective, high mTHI directly before calving seems to reduce colostrum quality, with detrimental effects on metabolite concentrations in offspring.
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- K Halli
- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany.
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- Educational and Research Centre for Animal Husbandry, Hofgut Neumuehle, 67728 Muenchweiler an der Alsenz, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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- Educational and Research Centre for Animal Husbandry, Hofgut Neumuehle, 67728 Muenchweiler an der Alsenz, Germany
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- Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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Fernández-Fígares I, Haro A, Lachica M, Lara L, Seiquer I, Nieto R. Metabolic Profile of Growing Immune- and Surgically Castrated Iberian Pigs Fed Diets of Different Amino Acid Concentration. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2650. [PMID: 37627441 PMCID: PMC10451894 DOI: 10.3390/ani13162650] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The purpose of the current study was to further characterize the performance and nitrogen retention differences previously observed between immunocastrated (IC) and surgically castrated (SC) pure Iberian pigs. Fifty-four pigs were used (three sexes: IC males, IC females and SC males), fed three isoenergetic diets (160, 140 and 120 g CP/kg DM; six pigs/treatment combination) from 40 kg BW until slaughter (105 kg BW). Plasmatic post-absorptive metabolites and hormones, and backfat tissue composition were determined. The IC males showed a trend towards higher plasmatic creatinine (p = 0.06) and IGF-1 concentrations than SC males and IC females (p < 0.001). SC males showed a higher predisposition to carcass fatness and insulin resistance compared to IC males. Plasmatic isoleucine concentration was higher in IC and SC males compared to IC females (p < 0.01), and valine was greater in IC males compared to the rest of the pigs (p < 0.001). Total branched-chain amino acids (AA) were greater in IC males than in IC females (p < 0.01). Total plasmatic essential AA concentrations tended to be greater in IC males (p = 0.09). The present results support the increased performance and nitrogen retention capacity previously observed in IC male Iberian pigs compared to SC males and IC females, which can be attributed to increased anabolic capacity related with lean growth in Iberian IC males.
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- Ignacio Fernández-Fígares
- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Nutrition and Sustainable Animal Production, Estación Experimental del Zaidín, Spanish National Research Council, CSIC, Profesor Albareda, s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain
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Feeding Behavior of Finishing Pigs under Diurnal Cyclic Heat Stress. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13050908. [PMID: 36899763 PMCID: PMC10000165 DOI: 10.3390/ani13050908] [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: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The impact of cyclic heat stress (CHS) and turning the lights on and off on pig feeding behavior (FB) was investigated. The FB of 90 gilts was recorded in real-time under two ambient temperatures (AT): thermoneutrality (TN, 22 °C) or CHS (22/35 °C). The day was divided into four periods: PI (06-08 h); PII (08-18 h); PIII (18-20 h); and PIV (20-06 h). Automatic and Intelligent Precision Feeders recorded each feed event for each pig. An estimated meal criterion (49 min) was used to calculate the FB variables. Feed behavior in both ATs followed a circadian pattern. The CHS reduced the feed intake by 6.9%. The pigs prioritized feed intake during the coolest hours of the day; however, nocturnal cooling did not allow the pigs to compensate for the reduced meal size due to CHS. The highest meal size and most of the meals were observed during the lighting-on period. The pigs reduced their interval between meals during PII and PIII. The lighting program increased the meal size when the lights were switched on and reduced the meal size when the lights were switched off. Thus, the dynamics of the FB were largely influenced by AT, whereas the meal size was affected by the lighting program.
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José Karpeggiane de Oliveira M, Diego Brandão Melo A, Alves Marçal D, Alves da Cunha Valini G, Alisson Silva C, Mari Veira A, Zem Fraga A, Righetti Arnaut P, Henrique Reis Furtado Campos P, Sousa dos Santos L, Khun Kyaw Htoo J, Gastmann Brand H, Hauschild L. Effects of lowering dietary protein content without or with increased protein-bound and feed-grade amino acids supply on growth performance, body composition, metabolism, and acute-phase protein of finishing pigs under daily cyclic heat stress. J Anim Sci 2023; 101:skac387. [PMID: 36420675 PMCID: PMC9833036 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac387] [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: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effects of a low-protein diet with or without an increase in dietary protein and feed-grade amino acids (AAs) on the growth performance, body composition, metabolism, and serum acute-phase proteins of finishing pigs reared in thermoneutrality or cyclic heat stress conditions. A total of 90 gilts (67.7 ± 6.2 kg) were distributed in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement (two ambient temperatures and three diets). Ambient temperatures (AT) were thermoneutral (TN, 22 °C for 24 h) and cyclic heat stress (CHS, 12 h to 35 °C and 12 h to 22 °C). The evaluated diets (D) were high crude protein (HP); low CP-free AA-supplemented diets (LPAAs); low CP-free AA-supplemented diets and digestible Lys level (+20%), and Lys:AA ratios above recommendations (LPAA+). The experimental period lasted 48 d (two experimental phases: days 0-27 and days 28-48, respectively). CHS pigs had higher skin temperature (P < 0.05) than TN pigs. Pigs in CHS had higher rectal temperature (P < 0.05) than TN pigs until day 38 but similar (P > 0.10) to TN pigs from 38 to 45 d. For the entire experiment, CHS pigs had lower (P < 0.05) final BW, average daily gain and daily feed intake, net energy intake, body lipid, bone mineral, lipid deposition, energy retention, Lys and CP intake, and nitrogen excretion than TN pigs. The level of CP intake impacted nitrogen excretion, nitrogen retention efficiency, and urea as pigs fed HP had the highest values, and pigs fed LPAA had the lowest values (P < 0.05). On day 27, CHS pigs had lower (P < 0.05) free triiodothyronine than TN pigs. LPAA+ pigs had lower (P < 0.05) insulin than LPAA. On day 48, CHS pigs had lower (P < 0.05) thyroxine, albumin, and lactate than TN pigs. On day 27, pigs fed LPAA+ had higher (P < 0.05) lactate than pigs fed HP or LPAA. Both AT and D were enough to stimulate the immune system as CHS pigs had lower (P < 0.05) transferrin and 23-kDa protein levels than TN pigs, and HP pigs had higher haptoglobin than LPAA on day 27. These results confirm the deleterious effects of high AT on performance, body composition, metabolism, and immune system stimulation in finishing pigs. These data also show that a diet with low levels of CP can be provided to pigs in CHS without affecting performance and body composition while reducing nitrogen excretion. However, the use of a diet with an AA level above the requirements obtained by increasing intact protein and free AA did not attenuate the impact of CHS on performance and body composition of pigs.
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- Marllon José Karpeggiane de Oliveira
- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Nutrition and Pastures, Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, School of Agricultural and Veterinarian Sciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
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Morales A, Sánchez V, Pérez B, Camacho RL, Arce N, Avelar E, González-Vega JC, Htoo JK, Cervantes M. Effect of dl-methionine supplementation above requirement on performance; intestinal morphology, antioxidant activity, and gene expression; and serum concentration of amino acids in heat stressed pigs. J Anim Sci 2023; 101:skac379. [PMID: 36383458 PMCID: PMC9833035 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The intestinal morphology and function can be compromised in pigs exposed to heat stress (HS), partly due to increased production of reactive-oxygen species. Because methionine (Met) functions as intracellular antioxidant, the requirement of Met may be increased in HS-pigs. The effect of dietary supplementation with dl-Met above requirement on performance, small intestine morphology, antioxidant enzymes activity, amino acid transporters expression, and serum concentration (SC) of free AA in HS-pigs was evaluated. A basal wheat-soybean meal diet was formulated to meet 100% Met requirement with the other indispensable AA exceeding at least 20% their requirement. Sixty individually housed pigs (23.0 ± 2.4 kg BW, 12 pigs per treatment) were randomly assigned to five treatments: TN100, thermal-neutral (22.7 °C) housed pigs fed the basal diet; HS100, HS120, HS140, HS160; HS-pigs (29.6 °C to 39.4 °C) fed the basal diet supplemented with dl-Met to contain 0%, 20%, 40%, and 60% dl-Met above the requirement, respectively. Pigs had free access to feed and water during the 21-d trial. Blood samples were collected on day 18 to analyze the absorptive AA-SC. The effect of ambient temperature (HS100 vs. TN100), as well as the linear and quadratic effects of increasing Met levels in the diets for HS-pigs were analyzed. The HS100 pigs gained less weight than TN100 and HS120 pigs (P < 0.01); gain:feed was also higher in HS120 pigs than in HS100 pigs (P ≤ 0.05). Feed intake of TN100 pigs was higher than that of HS-pigs fed the dl-Met supplemented diets (P < 0.05). Villi height reduced in pigs HS, but Met supplementation quadratically increased it (P < 0.05). Superoxide dismutase and catalase activities, reduced glutathione concentration, and relative expression of B0AT2 in ileum decreased (P < 0.05), but glutathione peroxidase activity increased in HS-pigs. dl-Met supplementation linearly affected catalase and glutathione peroxidase activities, as well as the relative expression of b0,+AT in jejunum (P < 0.05) of HS-pigs. The SC of Ile, Leu, Lys, Phe, and Val were higher in HS100 pigs than in TN100 pigs (P < 0.05). Graded levels of supplemental dl-Met in diets for HS-pigs linearly decreased SC of Ile, Leu, and Val (P < 0.05), tended to decrease His, Lys, and Thr (P < 0.10), and increased Met (P < 0.01). In conclusion, HS had negative effect on weight gain and intestinal morpho-physiology; however, it was ameliorated by adding 20% Met above the requirement in diets for growing pigs.
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- Adriana Morales
- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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- ICA-Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 21100 Mexicali, B.C., México
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Vásquez N, Cervantes M, Bernal-Barragán H, Rodríguez-Tovar LE, Morales A. Short- and Long-Term Exposure to Heat Stress Differently Affect Performance, Blood Parameters, and Integrity of Intestinal Epithelia of Growing Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12192529. [PMID: 36230270 PMCID: PMC9559682 DOI: 10.3390/ani12192529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The effect of short- and long-term exposure to heat stress (HS) was analyzed on blood components, performance, and intestinal epithelium integrity of pigs. Eighteen pigs (36.0 ± 3.5 kg BW) were assigned to three groups: thermo-neutral (TN); 2 d exposure to HS (2dHS); and 7 d exposure to HS (7dHS). Blood chemistry and hemogram analyses were performed; small intestine samples were analyzed for mRNA expression and histology. Compared to TN, 2dHS and 7dHS pigs reduced weight gain and feed intake; weight gain was higher in 7dHS than in 2dHS pigs (p < 0.05). White blood cells, platelet, and hematocrit were affected in 2dHS and 7dHS compared to TN pigs (p < 0.05). Short- and long-term exposure to HS affected blood concentration of triglycerides, urea, total protein, and albumin (p ≤ 0.05). Villi-height and crypt-depth decreased in HS pigs (p < 0.01). Mucin-producing and apoptotic cell number increased in 7dHS compared to TN pigs (p < 0.05). Expression of tight-junction-proteins decreased in 2dHS pigs compared to TN and 7dHS pigs (p < 0.05). Short-term exposure of pigs to HS dramatically affects performance, blood components, and integrity of the small intestine epithelia; nevertheless, pigs show signs of recovery at 7 d of HS exposure.
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- Nydia Vásquez
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 2100, B.C., Mexico
- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo 66050, N.L., Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 2100, B.C., Mexico
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo 66050, N.L., Mexico
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- Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, General Escobedo 66050, N.L., Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali 2100, B.C., Mexico
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Wang Y, Wang HL, Lin ZP, Zhong JF, Chen KL, Duan X. Depletion of serum-derived exosomes aggravates heat stress-induced damage of bovine mammary epithelial cells. Mol Biol Rep 2022; 49:9297-9305. [PMID: 35945402 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-022-07767-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exosomes are involved in intercellular communication, affecting many physiological and pathological process. The present study evaluated the effects of serum exosomes on the function of bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) and milk synthesis under heat stress. METHODS AND RESULTS We cultured the BMECs in fetal bovine serum (FBS) or exosome-free FBS medium and examined, their viability using CCK-8 kit. The results showed that culturing the cells in an exosome-free medium decreased viability and increased the levels of reactive oxygen species. The BMECs cultured in the exosome-free medium had reduced mitochondrial membrane potential, decreased manganese superoxide dismutase activity, and disrupted mitochondrial dynamics. They exhibited apoptosis due to upregulated Drp1, Fis1, Bax and HSP70. Lastly, we observed downregulation of milk fat and lactoprotein-related genes: mTOR, PPARγ, p-mTOR and ADD1 and SREBP1, ELF5, and CSN2, respectively, after culturing the cells in an exosome-free medium. These negative effects of the exosome-free medium on the BMECs could be further reinforced under heat stress. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrated that exosomes from serum are critical for maintaining the normal function of BMECs.
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- Yue Wang
- Institute of Animal Science/Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
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- Institute of Animal Science/Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
- Youyuan Research Institute of Dairy Industry Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Youyuan Research Institute of Dairy Industry Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Institute of Animal Science/Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China
- Youyuan Research Institute of Dairy Industry Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 211100, China
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- Institute of Animal Science/Key Laboratory for Crop and Animal Integrated Farming of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, China.
- Youyuan Research Institute of Dairy Industry Co., Ltd, Nanjing, 211100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
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Exposure of growing Iberian pigs to heat stress and effects of dietary betaine and zinc on heat tolerance. J Therm Biol 2022; 106:103230. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Wang W, Chen Y, Wang J, Lv Z, Li E, Zhao J, Liu L, Wang F, Liu H. Effects of Reduced Dietary Protein at High Temperature in Summer on Growth Performance and Carcass Quality of Finishing Pigs. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12050599. [PMID: 35268168 PMCID: PMC8909873 DOI: 10.3390/ani12050599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effects of reduced dietary protein at natural high temperature in summer on the growth performance and carcass quality of finishing pigs. A total of 72 crossbreed pigs (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) at an average body weight (BW) of 77 ± 5.7 kg were randomly assigned to two treatments, based on BW and sex, in six replicates per treatment, with six pigs per pen, using a randomized complete block design. The dietary crude protein (CP) level of the normal protein diet (NP) and the reduced protein diet (LP) were 12% and 10%, respectively. The growth performance and serum biochemical parameters of the pigs were analyzed for a 28-day experimental period. At the end of the experiment, 12 pigs were harvested to measure carcass characteristics and pork quality. The average highest ambient temperature during the experiment period was about 32.4 °C. There was a trend for the average daily feed intake (ADFI) to be lower in the pigs on the reduced protein diet compared to the control (p < 0.10) in the 0−28 day period. The serum urea nitrogen was lower (p < 0.05) for pigs fed the reduced protein diets only on day 14. The carcass characteristics and pork quality were not affected by dietary treatments. In conclusion, decreasing dietary crude protein percentage from 12% to 10% in finishing pigs in summer may have no negative effects on growth performance and carcass quality.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +86-010-62733586
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Wang B, Mi MM, Zhang QY, Bao N, Pan L, Zhao Y, Qin GX. Relationship between the amino acid release kinetics of feed proteins and nitrogen balance in finishing pigs. Animal 2021; 15:100359. [PMID: 34536654 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2021.100359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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In current nutrition requirements of swine, although the protein diets are formulated based on the ileal digestibility of protein and amino acid (AA), there is a difference in nitrogen utilisation among various protein diets, which might be related to the AA release kinetics. To evaluate the relationship between AA release kinetics of feed proteins and nitrogen balance in finishing pigs, pigs were fed diets based on casein (CAS) or corn gluten meal (CGM) at normal or low-protein concentrations, and the AA release patterns were assessed. A 2 × 2 full factorial experimental design was used. 24 pigs (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) with an initial weight of 67.0 ± 1.8 kg were randomly assigned to consume a normal-protein casein-based diet (N.CAS, 10% CP), normal-protein corn gluten meal-based diet (N.CGM, 10% CP), low-protein casein-based diet (L.CAS, 8.5% CP), or low-protein corn gluten meal-based diet (L.CGM, 8.5% CP) for 14 days (n = 6 per group; pigs housed and fed separately). The low-protein diets were associated with a more rapid release of AAs in the early stages of gastric digestion than the normal-protein diets. The N.CAS and L.CAS diets were associated with a peak AA release at approximately 4 h during trypsin digestion, whereas N.CGM and L.CGM were at approximately 16 h. The N.CAS diet was associated with the least dispersed release curves and lowest synchronisation indexes, implying that it was associated with the best AA release synchronism, whereas the L.CGM diet was on the contrary. The nitrogen intake (NI), faecal nitrogen, urine nitrogen (UN), total nitrogen, net protein utilisation and apparent biological value (ABV) of protein of pigs fed the L.CAS or L.CGM diets were lower than those fed the N.CAS or N.CGM diets (P < 0.05). Notably, there was a difference in NI (P < 0.05) and trends with respect to UN and ABV (0.05 < P < 0.1), but no differences in retained nitrogen or apparent nitrogen digestibility between pigs fed the N.CAS or L.CAS diets and those fed the N.CGM or L.CGM diets. Pigs fed the N.CAS or N.CGM diets had higher serum concentrations of UN than pigs fed the L.CAS or L.CGM diets (P < 0.05), but there were no differences in serum total protein, albumin, triglyceride, glucose, alanine transaminase, or aspartate aminotransferase between the groups. In addition, there was an interaction between protein level and protein source on serum globulin (P < 0.05). Therefore, the diet with a better AA release synchronism can improve protein utilisation efficiency in finishing pigs and to reduce environmental pollution.
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- B Wang
- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Production, Product Quality and Security, Ministry of Education, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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Dado-Senn B, Skibiel AL, Dahl GE, Arriola Apelo SI, Laporta J. Dry Period Heat Stress Impacts Mammary Protein Metabolism in the Subsequent Lactation. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092676. [PMID: 34573642 PMCID: PMC8466034 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Heat stress during the dry period of dairy cows reduces milk yield in the following lactation. Factors such as altered mammary metabolism could impact yields and alter milk composition, including milk protein. We sought to determine if exposure to dry period heat stress would influence mammary milk protein metabolism during the subsequent lactation. Objectives were to first determine the impact of dry period heat stress on milk protein yields and secondly characterize the amino acid and protein profiles in the mammary tissue, milk, and blood to elucidate potential carry-over impact of dry period heat stress on systems that participate directly in milk protein metabolism (i.e., mTOR). We found that heat stress during the dry period reduces milk yield, protein content, and protein yield in the subsequent lactation. The plasma amino acid profile and mammary amino acid transporters are altered in dry period heat-stressed cows, and mammary mTOR signaling proteins are differentially expressed as well. It appears that dry period heat stress impacts mammary metabolism with consequences on milk yield and protein content. The continuous production of high-quality and -quantity milk is vital as a sustainable source of protein in the face of rising global temperatures. Abstract Dry period heat stress impairs subsequent milk production, but its impact on milk protein content and yield is inconsistent. We hypothesize that dairy cow exposure to dry period heat stress will reduce milk protein synthesis in the next lactation, potentially through modified amino acid (AA) transport and compromised mTOR signaling in the mammary gland. Cows were enrolled into heat-stressed (dry-HT, n = 12) or cooled (dry-CL, n = 12) treatments for a 46-day dry period then cooled after calving. Milk yield and composition and dry matter intake were recorded, and milk, blood, and mammary tissue samples were collected at 14, 42, and 84 days in milk (DIM) to determine free AA concentrations, milk protein fractions, and mammary AA transporter and mTOR pathway gene and protein expression. Dry matter intake did not significantly differ between treatments pre- or postpartum. Compared with dry-CL cows, milk yield was decreased (32.3 vs. 37.7 ± 1.6 kg/day) and milk protein yield and content were reduced in dry-HT cows by 0.18 kg/day and 0.1%. Further, dry-HT cows had higher plasma concentrations of glutamic acid, phenylalanine, and taurine. Gene expression of key AA transporters was upregulated at 14 and 42 DIM in dry-HT cows. Despite minor changes in mTOR pathway gene expression, the protein 4E-BP1 was upregulated in dry-HT cows at 42 DIM whereas Akt and p70 S6K1 were downregulated. These results indicate major mammary metabolic adaptations during lactation after prior exposure to dry period heat stress.
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- Bethany Dado-Senn
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (B.D.-S.); (S.I.A.A.)
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- Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA;
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA;
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (B.D.-S.); (S.I.A.A.)
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (B.D.-S.); (S.I.A.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-608-262-9705
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Morales A, González F, Bernal H, Camacho RL, Arce N, Vásquez N, González-Vega JC, Htoo JK, Viana MT, Cervantes M. Effect of arginine supplementation on the morphology and function of intestinal epithelia, and serum concentrations of amino acids in pigs exposed to heat stress. J Anim Sci 2021; 99:6291043. [PMID: 34077525 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skab179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The exposure of pigs to heat stress (HS) appears to damage their intestinal epithelia, affecting the absorption of amino acids (AA). Arg is involved in the restoration of intestinal epithelial cells but HS reduces Arg intake. The effect of dietary supplementation with Arg on morphology of intestinal epithelia, AA transporter gene expression, and serum concentration (SC) of free AA in HS pigs were analyzed. Twenty pigs (25.3 ± 2.4 kg BW) were randomly assigned to two dietary treatments: control (0.81% Arg), wheat-soybean meal diet supplemented with L-Lys, L-Thr, DL-Met and L-Trp, and the experimental diet where 0.16% free L-Arg was supplemented to a similar control diet (+Arg). All pigs were individually housed and exposed to HS, fed at libitum with full access to water. The ambient temperature, recorded at 15-min intervals during the 21-d trial, ranged on average from 29.6 to 39.4 °C within the same day. Blood samples were collected on d18 at 1600 h (ambient temperature peak); serum was separated by centrifugation. At the end of the trial, five pigs per treatment were sacrificed to collect samples of mucosa scratched from each small intestine segment. The expression of AA transporters in intestinal mucosa and the SC of AA were analyzed. Villi height was higher (P < 0.01) in duodenum, jejunum, and ileum but the crypt depth did not differ between the control and the +Arg pigs. Supplementation of L-Arg increased the mRNA coding for the synthesis of the cationic AA transporter b 0,+ (P < 0.01) and the neutral AA transporter B 0 (P < 0.05) in duodenum by approximately five-folds and three-folds, respectively, but no effect on mRNA abundance was observed in jejunum and ileum. The supplementation of L-Arg increased serum Arg, His, Met, Thr, Trp, and urea (P < 0.05); tended to increase Val (P < 0.10), but did not affect Ile, Lys, Leu, and Phe. These results indicate that supplementing 0.16% L-Arg to the control diet may help to improve the function of the small intestine epithelium, by increasing the villi height, the abundance of AA transporters, and the SC of most indispensable AA in pigs exposed to HS conditions. However, the lack of effect of supplemental Arg on both Lys SC and weight gain of pigs suggests that increasing the Lys content in the +Arg diet might be needed to improve the performance of HS pigs.
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- A Morales
- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México
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- Evonik Operations GmbH, Hanau, Germany
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, B. C., México
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Kim B, Reddy KE, Kim HR, Kim KH, Lee Y, Kim M, Ji SY, Lee SD, Jeong JY. Effects of recovery from short-term heat stress exposure on feed intake, plasma amino acid profiles, and metabolites in growing pigs. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2021; 63:531-544. [PMID: 34189503 PMCID: PMC8204004 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2021.e53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Heat stress (HS) damages health and decreases performance variables in pigs, and if severe enough, causes mortality. However, metabolic changes under HS and recovery following HS are poorly understood. Therefore, this study was aimed to expose the essential mechanisms by which growing pigs respond to HS and the temporal pattern of plasma concentrations (PC) of amino acids (AAs) and metabolites. Crossbred male growing pigs were penned separately and allowed to adapt to thermal-neutral (TN) conditions (20°C and 80% relative humidity; TN[-1D]). On the first day, all pigs were exposed to HS for 24 h (36°C and 60% relative humidity), then to TN conditions for 5 days (TN[2D] to TN[5D]). All pigs had ad libitum access to water and 3 kg feed twice daily. Rectal temperature (RT) and feed intake (FI) were determined daily. HS pigs had higher RT (40.72°C) and lower (50%) FI than TN(-1D) pigs (p < 0.01). The PC of indispensable (threonine, valine, and methionine) and dispensable (cysteine and tyrosine) AAs were higher (p < 0.05) in HS than TN(-1D) pigs and remained increased during recovery time. Nonprotein α-aminobutyric acid and β-alanine concentrations were higher (p < 0.05) in HS than TN(-1D) pigs. The metabolite concentration of creatinine was higher (p < 0.01) under HS treatment than other treatments, but that of alanine and leucine remained increased (p < 0.05) through 5 d of recovery. In summary, some major differences were found in plasma AA profiles and metabolites between HS- and TN-condition pigs. This indicates that the HS pigs were forced to alter their metabolism, and these results provide information about mechanisms of acute HS responses relative to the recovery time.
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- Byeonghyeon Kim
- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Welfare Research Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology Team, National Institute of Animal Science, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Korea
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Kaufman JD, Bailey HR, Kennedy AM, Löffler FE, Ríus AG. Cooling and dietary crude protein affected milk production on heat-stressed dairy cows. Livest Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Morales A, Gómez T, Villalobos YD, Bernal H, Htoo JK, González-Vega JC, Espinoza S, Yáñez J, Cervantes M. Dietary protein-bound or free amino acids differently affect intestinal morphology, gene expression of amino acid transporters, and serum amino acids of pigs exposed to heat stress. J Anim Sci 2020; 98:5739008. [PMID: 32064529 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skaa056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Pigs exposed to heat stress (HS) increase body temperature in which can damage the intestinal epithelia and affect the absorption and availability of amino acids (AA). Protein digestion and metabolism further increase body temperature. An experiment was conducted with six pairs of pigs (of 47.3 ± 1.3 kg initial body weight) exposed to natural HS to assess the effect of substituting dietary protein-bound AA by free AA on morphology and gene expression of intestinal epithelial and serum concentration (SC) of free AA. Treatments were: high protein, 21.9% crude protein (CP) diet (HShp) and low protein, 13.5% CP diet supplemented with crystalline Lys, Thr, Met, Trp, His, Ile, Leu, Phe, and Val (HSaa). The HShp diet met or exceeded all AA requirements. The HSaa diet was formulated on the basis of ideal protein. Pigs were fed the same amount at 0700 and 1900 hours during the 21-d study. Blood samples were collected at 1700 hours (2.0 h before the evening meal), 2030 hours, and 2130 hours (1.5 and 2.5 h after the evening meal). At the end, all pigs were sacrificed to collect intestinal mucosa and a 5-cm section from each segment of the small intestine from each pig. Villi measures, expression of AA transporters (y+L and B0) in mucosa, and SC of AA were analyzed. Ambient temperature fluctuated daily from 24.5 to 42.6 °C. Weight gain and G.F were not affected by dietary treatment. Villi height tended to be larger (P ≤ 0.10) and the villi height:crypt depth ratio was higher in duodenum and jejunum of pigs fed the HSaa diet (P < 0.05). Gene expression of transporter y+L in jejunum tended to be lower (P < 0.10) and transporter B0 in the ileum was lower (P < 0.05) in HSaa pigs. Preprandial (1700 hours) SC of Arg, His, Ile, Leu, Thr, Trp, and Val was higher (P < 0.05), and Phe tended to be higher (P < 0.10) in HShp pigs. At 2030 hours (1.5 h postprandial), serum Lys, Met, and Thr were higher in the HSaa pigs (P < 0.05). At 2130 hours (2.5 h), Arg, His, Ile, Phe, and Trp were lower (P < 0.05); Met was higher (P < 0.05); and Lys tended to be higher (P < 0.10) in HSaa pigs. In conclusion, feeding HS pigs with low protein diets supplemented with free AA reduces the damage of the intestinal epithelia and seems to improve its absorption capacity, in comparison with HS pigs fed diets containing solely protein-bound AA. This information is useful to formulate diets that correct the reduced AA consumption associated with the decreased voluntary feed intake of pigs under HS.
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- Adriana Morales
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, NL, México
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- Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, NL, México
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- Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH, Hanau, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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Basak JK, Okyere FG, Arulmozhi E, Park J, Khan F, Kim HT. Artificial neural networks and multiple linear regression as potential methods for modelling body surface temperature of pig. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2020.1761818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Jayanta Kumar Basak
- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
- Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Bio-systems Engineering, Gyeongsang National University (Institute of Smart Farm), Jinju, Korea
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Fang W, Wen X, Meng Q, Liu L, Xie J, Zhang H, Everaert N. Running Head: Heat Affects Cholesterol and Bile Acid Alterations in Cholesterol and Bile Acids Metabolism in Large White Pigs during Short-Term Heat Exposure. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E359. [PMID: 32102194 PMCID: PMC7070487 DOI: 10.3390/ani10020359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Heat stress influences lipid metabolism independently of nutrient intake. It is not well understood how cholesterol and bile acid (BA) metabolism are affected by heat stress. To investigate the alterations of cholesterol and bile acids when pigs are exposed to short term heat stress, 24 Large White pigs (63.2 ± 9.5 kg body weight, BW) were distributed into one of three environmental treatments: control conditions (CON, 23 °C with ad libitum intake; n = 8), heat stress conditions (HS, 33 °C with ad libitum intake; n = 8), or pair-fed conditions (PF, 23 °C with the same amount to the feed consumed by the HS; n = 8) for three days. Compared with CON pigs, HS pigs reduced the average daily feed intake and average daily gain by 55% and 124%, respectively, and significantly increased rectal temperatures by 0.9 °C and respiration rates more than three-fold. The serum total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG) increased (p < 0.05), while hepatic TC, TG, and mRNA of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase were reduced on day 3. Furthermore, liver taurine-conjugated BAs (TCBAs), including taurolithocholic acid, taurochenodeoxycholic acid (TCDCA), tauroursodeoxycholic acid, taurohyodeoxycholic acid, and taurocholic acid were elevated in HS pigs compared to CON and PF pigs (p < 0.05), and the level of chenodeoxycholic acid was more significant in the PF group than in the CON and HS groups. The concentration of ursodeoxycholic acid in the serum was higher in HS pigs than CON and PF pigs (p < 0.05), and TCDCA was increased in HS pigs compared with PF pigs (p < 0.05). Altogether, short-term HS reduced hepatic cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol synthesis, promoting cholesterol to TCBAs conversion, and cholesterol release to serum in growing pigs. This independently reduced feed intake might serve as a mechanism to protect cells from damage during the early period.
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- Wei Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
- Precision Livestock and Nutrition Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, TERRA Teaching, and Research Unit, Liège University, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China; (W.F.); (X.W.); (Q.M.); (L.L.)
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- Precision Livestock and Nutrition Unit, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, TERRA Teaching, and Research Unit, Liège University, Passage des Déportés 2, 5030 Gembloux, Belgium;
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Campos PHRF, Merlot E, Renaudeau D, Noblet J, Le Floc'h N. Postprandial insulin and nutrient concentrations in lipopolysaccharide-challenged growing pigs reared in thermoneutral and high ambient temperatures1. J Anim Sci 2019; 97:3354-3368. [PMID: 31250878 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the associated effects of ambient temperature and inflammation caused by repeated administration of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on insulin, energy, and AA metabolism. Twenty-eight pigs were assigned to one of the two thermal conditions: thermoneutral (24 °C) or high ambient temperature (30 °C). The experimental period lasted 17 d, which was divided into a 7-d period without LPS (days -7 to -1), and a subsequent 10-d LPS period (days 1 to 10) in which pigs were administered 5 repeated injections of LPS at 2-d intervals. Postprandial profiles of plasma insulin and nutrients were evaluated through serial blood samples taken on days -4 (P0), 4 (P1), and 8 (P2). Before the LPS-challenge (P0), postprandial concentrations of glucose, lactate, Gln, Ile, Leu, Phe, Tyr, and Val were greater in pigs kept at 24 °C than at 30 °C (P < 0.05). In contrast, Arg, Asp, Gly, His, and Met postprandial concentrations at P0 were lower at 24 °C than at 30 °C (P < 0.05). At both 24 and 30 °C conditions, pigs had greater postprandial concentrations of insulin (P < 0.01) and lower concentrations of NEFA (P < 0.01) and α-amino nitrogen (P < 0.05) at P1 and P2 than at P0. Compared with P0, postprandial concentrations of glucose were greater (P < 0.05) at P1 in pigs kept at 24 °C, and at P1 and P2 in pigs kept at 30 °C. At both ambient temperatures, pigs had lower (P < 0.05) postprandial concentrations of Ala, Gly, His, Ile, Leu, Pro, Ser, Thr, Trp, and Val at P1 and P2 than at P0. Arginine postprandial concentration at P1 was lower than at P0 in pigs kept at 24 °C (P < 0.05), whereas no difference was observed in pigs at 30 °C. Relative to P0, Gln and Tyr concentrations were lower at P1 and P2 in pigs kept at 24 °C (P < 0.01), whereas lower Gln concentration was observed only at P2 (P < 0.01) and lower Tyr only at P1 (P < 0.01) in pigs kept at 30 °C. Our study shows a hyperglycemic and hyperinsulinemic state in LPS-challenged pigs and a greater magnitude of this response in pigs kept at 30 °C. Furthermore, LPS caused important changes in BCAA, His, Thr, and Trp profiles, suggesting the role these AA in supporting the inflammatory response. Finally, our results suggest that LPS-induced effects on postprandial profiles of specific AA (Arg, Gln, Phe, and Tyr) may be modulated by ambient temperature.
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- PEGASE, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Saint-Gilles, France
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- PEGASE, Agrocampus Ouest, INRA, Saint-Gilles, France
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Morales A, Chávez M, Vásquez N, Camacho L, Avelar E, Arce N, Htoo JK, Cervantes M. Extra dietary protein-bound or free amino acids differently affect the serum concentrations of free amino acids in heat-stressed pigs1. J Anim Sci 2019; 97:1734-1744. [PMID: 30689908 PMCID: PMC6447277 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skz037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Pigs exposed to heat stress (HS) reduce feed intake and consequently the consumption of AA. Adding extra protein-bound or free AA to the diet may correct the reduced AA intake of HS pigs. However, extra protein-bound AA may further increase the body heat load, whereas extra free AA does not affect the heat load of HS pigs. Two experiments were conducted. In Exp. 1, the performance depression because of HS, compared with thermal neutrality, was determined with 30 pigs (31.1 ± 1.2 kg BW) fed diets with AA only as protein or as a mix of protein and free AA. Heat stress pigs consumed 18 to 25% less Lys and Thr than thermal neutral. In Exp. 2, the effect of extra dietary protein-bound or free AA on performance and serum concentration of AA in 25 HS pigs (33.6 ± 0.65 kg BW) was evaluated. Treatments were as follows: CON, wheat-soybean meal-free Lys-Thr-Met diet; xP diet, 26% more protein than the CON diet; xAA diet, 24% or more of each AA than the recommended level. Pigs were fed ad libitum. Blood samples were collected between 1600 and 1700 h, when pigs were exposed to the highest ambient temperature (around 41.3 °C). Body temperature ranged daily from 39.9 to 41.1 °C. The performance data were reported already. Pigs fed the xP diet consumed more of all indispensable AA and dispensable AA than the CON pigs (P < 0.05), and more Arg, Ile, Asp, Glu, Gly, and Ser (P < 0.05) than the xAA pigs. Except for Arg, xAA pigs consumed more indispensable AA than the CON pigs (P < 0.05). Serum Arg, His, Lys, Phe, Thr, Trp, and Val, was higher (P < 0.05) in xP than in CON pigs. Except for Ile serum, indispensable AA were higher in xAA than in CON pigs (P < 0.05). Serum Ile, Leu, Thr, and Val were higher (P < 0.05), and Met tended to be higher (P < 0.10) in xAA than in xP pigs. The difference of Ile, Leu, Met, Thr, and Val between the CON and the xAA pigs was larger than that between the CON and the xP pigs (P < 0.05). Serum Asn and Tyr were higher, and Cys and Glu were lower (P < 0.05) in xP than in CON pigs. Serum Cys tended to be lower in xAA than in CON pigs (P < 0.10). Asp and Glu were higher (P < 0.05) in xAA pigs than in xP pigs. In conclusion, these serum AA results combined with the reported performance data indicate that extra free AA in diets for HS pigs may help to correct the reduced AA availability and performance of HS pigs, although higher levels of specific AA such as Ile and Met might be needed.
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- Adriana Morales
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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- Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH, Hanau, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, BC, México
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Morales A, Chávez M, Vásquez N, Htoo JK, Buenabad L, Espinoza S, Cervantes M. Increased dietary protein or free amino acids supply for heat stress pigs: effect on performance and carcass traits. J Anim Sci 2018; 96:1419-1429. [PMID: 29471400 DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Heat stress (HS) pigs reduce their voluntary feed intake (VFI) and ingestion of indispensable amino acids (AA). Increasing the dietary crude protein (CP) content may help to correct the reduced AA intake by HS pigs, but it may further increase their body heat load. Increasing the AA intake by adding free AA to the diet does not affect the heat load of HS pigs. Two 21-d experiments were conducted. In Exp. 1, 30 pigs (31.1 ± 1.2 kg initial body weight) were used to determine the performance depression because of HS. Treatments were: thermo neutral pigs fed a 22% CP control diet (TN-C); HS pigs fed the control diet (HS-C); HS pigs fed a 14% CP, AA supplemented diet (HS-AA). HS pigs had lower ADG and Lys utilization efficiency, and consumed 20 and 25% less Lys and Thr, respectively, than the TN-C pigs (P < 0.05). In Exp. 2 (comparative slaughter), 25 pigs (33.6 ± 0.65 kg initial body weight) were used to evaluate the effect of extra dietary AA either as protein-bound or free AA on the performance and carcass traits of HS pigs. Treatments were: control wheat-SBM-free Lys, Thr and Met diet (CON); diet with 30% more CP than CON (HSxP); diet added with free AA to contain at least 25% more of each AA than the recommended level (HSxAA). Ambient temperature (AT) ranged from 27.7 to 37.7°C, and body temperature (39.9 to 41.2°C) followed a similar daily pattern as the AT did. There was no dietary treatment effect on daily feed and NE intake (P > 0.10), but the Lys, Thr, and Met intake was higher in pigs fed the HSxP or HSxAA diets than in pigs fed the CON diet (P < 0.05). The daily weight gain (ADG) was not affected (P > 0.10) but G:F tended to be higher and the Lys utilization efficiency (ADG, g/g Lys intake) tended to be lower in HSxP pigs than in CON pigs (P < 0.10). The HSxAA pigs had higher ADG (P < 0.05), and tended to have higher weight of hot carcass and leg muscle, and the weight gain of hot carcass and leg muscle than the CON pigs (P < 0.10). The weight and daily weight gain of loin muscle was higher in the HSxAA than in the HSxP pigs (P < 0.05). Kidney weight and serum urea in HSxP pigs were higher than in CON and HSxAA pigs, but spleen weight was higher in HSxAA pigs than in CON and HSxP pigs (P < 0.05). These results confirm that HS reduces the VFI, and show that increased levels of AA either as free or protein-bound do not additionally reduce the VFI of HS pigs. These also show that extra free AA supply rather than protein-bound AA better ameliorate the reduced growth performance of HS pigs.
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- A Morales
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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- Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH, Hanau, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexicali, México
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Effect of feed intake level on the body temperature of pigs exposed to heat stress conditions. J Therm Biol 2018; 76:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Revised: 05/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Kaufman JD, Kassube KR, Almeida RA, Ríus AG. Short communication: High incubation temperature in bovine mammary epithelial cells reduced the activity of the mTOR signaling pathway. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:7480-7486. [PMID: 29729916 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Hyperthermia alters utilization of AA in protein synthesis and cell-signaling activity in bovine mammary cells. Essential AA and insulin regulate translation of proteins by controlling the activity of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. The objectives of this study were to evaluate (1) the effects of incubation temperature on the mTOR signaling pathway and transcription of AA transporters in a bovine mammary alveolar cell line (MAC-T) and (2) the combined effects of incubation temperature and insulin on the mTOR signaling pathway in this cell line. Cells were cultured in medium with 10% fetal bovine serum at 37°C and 5% CO2. In experiment 1, cells were subjected to 37°C (control) or 41.5°C (high incubation temperature; HT) for 12 h. In experiment 2, cells were assigned to 1 of 4 treatments as a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, including 2 cell culture temperatures (control and HT) and absence or presence of 1.0 μg/mL of insulin. Proteins were harvested and separated by gel electrophoresis. In experiment 1, gene expression of AA transporters (SLC1A1, SLC1A5, SLC3A2, SLC7A1, SLC7A5, and SLC36A1) were evaluated, and changes of ≥2 fold were deemed significantly different. In experiments 1 and 2, immunoblotting was used to identify total and site-specific phosphorylated forms of protein kinase B (Akt1; Ser473), p70 S6 kinase (S6K1; Thr389), ribosomal protein S6 (rpS6; Ser235/236), and eukaryotic elongation factor 2 (eEF2; Thr56). Phosphorylated and total forms of Akt1, S6K1, rpS6, and eEF2 were quantified and expressed as the ratio of phosphorylated to total protein. In experiment 1, HT resulted in a ≥2-fold increase expression of SLC1A1 and SLC3A2. High incubation temperature reduced the phosphorylated to total ratio of Akt1 and rpS6 and increased the phosphorylated to total ratio of eEF2. In experiment 2, we found no temperature by insulin interactions on phosphorylation state of the protein factors of interest. High incubation temperature reduced the phosphorylated to total ratio of Akt1. The addition of insulin increased the phosphorylated to total ratio of Akt1, S6K1, and rpS6. In summary, HT reduced the activity of the mTOR signaling pathway and increased the expression of AA transporters. High incubation temperature possibly reduced protein translation by reducing the mTOR signaling pathway activity in an effort to adapt to thermal stress. These results may help explain the direct effect of elevated temperature on AA metabolism and protein translation in heat-stressed animals.
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- J D Kaufman
- Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 37996.
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Ganesan S, Summers CM, Pearce SC, Gabler NK, Valentine RJ, Baumgard LH, Rhoads RP, Selsby JT. Short-term heat stress causes altered intracellular signaling in oxidative skeletal muscle. J Anim Sci 2018; 95:2438-2451. [PMID: 28727070 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2016.1233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Heat stress (HS) causes morbidities and mortalities, in part by inducing organ-specific injury and dysfunction. Further, HS markedly reduces farm animal productivity, and this is especially true for lean tissue accretion. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the extent to which short-term HS caused muscle dysfunction in skeletal muscle. We have previously found increased free radical injury in skeletal muscle following 24 h of HS. Thus, we hypothesized that HS would lead to apoptosis, autophagy, and decreased mitochondrial content in skeletal muscle. To test this hypothesis, crossbred gilts were divided into 3 groups ( = 8/group): thermal neutral (TN: 21°C), HS (37°C), and pair-fed thermal neutral (PFTN: feed intake matched with heat-stressed animals). Following 12 h of treatment, animals were euthanized and red (STR) and white (STW) portions of the semitendinosus were recovered. Heat stress did not alter intracellular signaling in STW. In STR, the oxidative stress marker malondialdehyde protein and concentration were increased in HS ( = 0.007) compared to TN and PFTN, which was matched by an inadequate antioxidant response, including an increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD) I ( = 0.03) and II relative protein abundance ( = 0.008) and total SOD activity ( = 0.02) but a reduction ( = 0.006) in catalase activity in HS compared to TN. Further, B-cell lymphoma 2-associated X protein ( = 0.02) and apoptotic protease activating factor 1 ( = 0.01) proteins were increased by HS compared to TN and PFTN. However, caspase 3 activity was similar between groups, indicating a lack of apoptotic execution. Despite increased initiation, autophagy appeared to be inhibited by HS as the microtubule-associated protein A/B light chain 3 II/I ratio and mitofusin-2 proteins were decreased ( < 0.03) and sequestosome 1(p62) protein abundance was increased ( = 0.001) in HS compared to TN and PFTN. Markers of mitochondrial content cytochrome c, cytochrome c oxidase IV, voltage-dependent anion channel, pyruvate dehydrogenase, and prohibitins 1 were increased ( < 0.05) in HS compared to TN, whereas mitochondrial biogenesis and mitophagy markers were similar between groups. These data demonstrate that HS caused aberrant intracellular signaling, which may contribute to HS-mediated muscle dysfunction.
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Morales A, Ibarra N, Chávez M, Gómez T, Suárez A, Valle JA, Camacho RL, Cervantes M. Effect of feed intake level and dietary protein content on the body temperature of pigs housed under thermo neutral conditions. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2017; 102:e718-e725. [DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- A. Morales
- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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- Instituto de Ciencias Agrícolas; Universidad Autónoma de Baja California; Mexicali México
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