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Shi J, Li Z, Jia L, Ma Y, Huang Y, He P, Ran T, Liu W, Zhang W, Cheng Q, Zhang Z, Lei Z. Castration alters the ileum microbiota of Holstein bulls and promotes beef flavor compounds. BMC Genomics 2024; 25:426. [PMID: 38684965 PMCID: PMC11059720 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10272-8] [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: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND In the beef industry, bull calves are usually castrated to improve flavor and meat quality; however, this can reduce their growth and slaughter performance. The gut microbiota is known to exert a significant influence on growth and slaughter performance. However, there is a paucity of research investigating the impact of castration on gut microbiota composition and its subsequent effects on slaughter performance and meat flavor. RESULT The objective of this study was to examine the processes via which castration hinders slaughter productivity and enhances meat quality. Bull and castrated calves were maintained under the same management conditions, and at slaughter, meat quality was assessed, and ileum and epithelial tissue samples were obtained. The research employed metagenomic sequencing and non-targeted metabolomics techniques to investigate the makeup of the microbiota and identify differential metabolites. The findings of this study revealed the Carcass weight and eye muscle area /carcass weight in the bull group were significantly higher than those in the steer group. There were no significant differences in the length, width, and crypt depth of the ileum villi between the two groups. A total of 53 flavor compounds were identified in the two groups of beef, of which 16 were significantly higher in the steer group than in the bull group, and 5 were significantly higher in the bull group than in the steer group. In addition, bacteria, Eukaryota, and virus species were significantly separated between the two groups. The lipid metabolism pathways of α-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids were significantly enriched in the Steers group. Compared with the steer group, the organic system pathway is significantly enriched in the bull group. The study also found that five metabolites (LPC (0:0/20:3), LPC (20:3/0:0), LPE (0:0/22:5), LPE (22:5/0:0), D-Mannosamine), and three species (s_Cloning_vector_Hsp70_LexA-HP1, s_Bacteroides_Coprophilus_CAG: 333, and s_Clostridium_nexile-CAG: 348) interfere with each other and collectively have a positive impact on the flavor compounds of beef. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide a basic understanding that under the same management conditions, castration does indeed reduce the slaughter performance of bulls and improve the flavor of beef. Microorganisms and metabolites contribute to these changes through interactions.
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- Jinping Shi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Animal Sciences and Technology, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- College of Animal Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China
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- Gansu Xukang Food Co., Ltd, Pingliang, 744300, China
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- Gansu Huarui Agriculture Co., Ltd, Zhangye, 734500, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
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Holman DB, Gzyl KE, Scott H, Prieto N, López-Campos Ó. Associations between the rumen microbiota and carcass merit and meat quality in beef cattle. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2024; 108:287. [PMID: 38581592 PMCID: PMC10998782 DOI: 10.1007/s00253-024-13126-1] [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] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The rumen microbiota is important for energy and nutrient acquisition in cattle, and therefore its composition may also affect carcass merit and meat quality attributes. In this study, we examined the associations between archaeal and bacterial taxa in the rumen microbiota of beef cattle and 12 different attributes, including hot carcass weight (HCW), dressing percentage, ribeye area (REA), intramuscular fat content, marbling score, fat thickness, yield grade, moisture content, purge loss, and shear force. There were significant correlations between the relative abundance of certain archaeal and bacterial genera and these attributes. Notably, Selenomonas spp. were positively correlated with live weight and HCW, while also being negatively correlated with purge loss. Members of the Christensenellaceae R-7, Moryella, and Prevotella genera exhibited positive and significant correlations with various attributes, such as dressing percentage and intramuscular fat content. Ruminococcaceae UCG-001 was negatively correlated with live weight, HCW, and dressing percentage, while Acidaminococcus and Succinivibrionaceae UCG-001 were negatively correlated with intramuscular fat content, moisture content, and marbling score. Overall, our findings suggest that specific changes in the rumen microbiota could be a valuable tool to improve beef carcass merit and meat quality attributes. Additional research is required to better understand the relationship between the rumen microbiota and these attributes, with the potential to develop microbiome-targeted strategies for enhancing beef production. KEY POINTS: • Certain rumen bacteria were associated with carcass merit and meat quality • Moryella was positively correlated with intramuscular fat in beef carcasses • Acidaminococcus spp. was negatively correlated with marbling and intramuscular fat.
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- Devin B Holman
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W1, Canada.
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W1, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W1, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W1, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lacombe Research and Development Centre, 6000 C&E Trail, Lacombe, AB, T4L 1W1, Canada
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Sato Y, Sato R, Fukui E, Yoshizawa F. Impact of rumen microbiome on cattle carcass traits. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6064. [PMID: 38480864 PMCID: PMC10937913 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56603-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Rumen microbes are crucial in the anaerobic fermentation of plant polysaccharides to produce volatile fatty acids. However, limited information exists about the specific microbial species and strains in the rumen that affect carcass traits, and it is unclear whether there is a relationship between rumen metabolic functions and these traits. This study investigated the relationship between the rumen microbiome and carcass traits in beef cattle using 16S rRNA amplicon and shotgun sequencing. Metagenomic sequencing was used to compare the rumen microbiome between high-carcass weight (HW) and low-carcass weight (LW) cattle, and high-marbling (HM) and low-marbling (LM) cattle. Prokaryotic communities in the rumen of HW vs. LW and HM vs. LM were separated using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. Notably, shotgun metagenomic sequencing revealed that HW cattle had more methane-producing bacteria and ciliate protozoa, suggesting higher methane emissions. Additionally, variations were observed in the abundances of certain glycoside hydrolases and polysaccharide lyases involved in the ruminal degradation of plant polysaccharides between HW and LW. From our metagenome dataset, 807 non-redundant metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) of medium to high quality were obtained. Among these, 309 and 113 MAGs were associated with carcass weight and marbling, respectively.
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- Yoshiaki Sato
- Department of Agrobiology and Bioresources, School of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi, Japan.
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- Department of Agrobiology and Bioresources, School of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Agrobiology and Bioresources, School of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Agrobiology and Bioresources, School of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University, Tochigi, Japan
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Kim M, Park T, Park C, Baek YC, Cho A, Lee HG, Kim E, Bok EY, Jung YH, Hur TY, Do YJ. Impact of rumen cannulation surgery on rumen microbiota composition in Hanwoo steers. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 66:353-365. [PMID: 38628677 PMCID: PMC11016741 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2024.e17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Rumen cannulation is a surgical technique used to collect rumen contents from ruminants. However, rumen cannulation surgery may potentially impact the composition of the rumen microbiota. This study aimed to examine the longitudinal alterations in the rumen microbiota composition of Hanwoo steers after cannulation surgery. In this study, eight Hanwoo steers were used; four steers underwent rumen cannulation surgery (cannulation group), while the remaining four were left intact (control group). Rumen samples were collected from all eight steers using the stomach tubing method on the day before surgery (day 0) and on postoperative days 1, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, and 28, resulting in 80 samples (10 timepoints × 8 animals). The microbiota of all 80 samples were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing with Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology version 2 (QIIME2). There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in all major phyla and most major genera representing at least 0.5% of total sequences across all 80 samples between the control and cannulation groups on the preoperative and postoperative days. However, while the alpha diversity indices did not differ (p > 0.05) between the two groups on the preoperative day, they significantly differed (p < 0.05) between the two groups on the postoperative days. Further, the overall microbial distribution based on both unweighted and weighted principal coordinate analysis plots significantly differed (p < 0.05) between the two groups on both the preoperative and postoperative days. Orthogonal polynomial contrasts indicated that major genera and microbial diversity in the cannulation group decreased following surgery but returned to their initial states by postoperative day 28. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that rumen cannulation surgery affects some major taxa and microbial diversity, suggesting that the rumen cannulation method can alter the composition of rumen microbiota in Hanwoo steers.
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- Minseok Kim
- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Animal Science and
Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Korea
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Animal Nutrition & Physiology
Division, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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- Division of Animal Diseases &
Health, National Institute of Animal Science, Wanju 55365,
Korea
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Mizoguchi Y, Guan LL. - Invited Review - Translational gut microbiome research for strategies to improve beef cattle production sustainability and meat quality. Anim Biosci 2024; 37:346-359. [PMID: 38186252 PMCID: PMC10838664 DOI: 10.5713/ab.23.0387] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Advanced and innovative breeding and management of meat-producing animals are needed to address the global food security and sustainability challenges. Beef production is an important industry for securing animal protein resources in the world and meat quality significantly contributes to the economic values and human needs. Improvement of cattle feed efficiency has become an urgent task as it can lower the environmental burden of methane gas emissions and the reduce the consumption of human edible cereal grains. Cattle depend on their symbiotic microbiome and its activity in the rumen and gut to maintain growth and health. Recent developments in high-throughput omics analysis (metagenome, metatranscriptome, metabolome, metaproteome and so on) have made it possible to comprehensively analyze microbiome, hosts and their interactions and to define their roles in affecting cattle biology. In this review, we focus on the relationships among gut microbiome and beef meat quality, feed efficiency, methane emission as well as host genetics in beef cattle, aiming to determine the current knowledge gaps for the development of the strategies to improve the sustainability of beef production.
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- Yasushi Mizoguchi
- School of Agriculture, Meiji University, Tama-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8571,
Japan
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5,
Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2P5,
Canada
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems, the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4,
Canada
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Maslen BN, Duff C, Clark SA, Van der Werf J, White JD, Pant SD. Increased Yearling Weight Gain Is Associated with a Distinct Faecal Microbial Profile. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3062. [PMID: 37835668 PMCID: PMC10572062 DOI: 10.3390/ani13193062] [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: 08/11/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Microbial communities inhabiting the gut have the ability to influence physiological processes contributing to livestock production and performance. Livestock enterprises rely on animal production traits such as growth performance for profit. Previous studies have shown that gut microbiota are correlated to growth performance and could even influence it. The aim of this study was to characterise the faecal microbial profiles of Angus steers with high and low ADG at both weaning and yearling stages by profiling 16S rRNA gene sequences from rectal faecal samples. When microbial profiles were compared in terms of relative abundances, LEfSe analysis, alpha diversity metrics, and beta diversity, at the weaning stage, few significant differences were found between the high and low ADG groups. However, at yearling stage, microbial profiles significantly differed between the high and low ADG groups. The relative abundances of eight phyla and six genera significantly differed between the two groups. Alpha diversity metrics showed a significant decrease (p = 0.001) in species richness in the high ADG group. Similarly, beta diversity analysis showed that samples clustered clearly according to high and low ADG groups at yearling stage, indicating that phylogenetic similarity between the two ADG groups was significantly reduced (p = 0.005).
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- Brianna N. Maslen
- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Boorooma Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
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- School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2350, Australia; (S.A.C.); (J.V.d.W.)
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- School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2350, Australia; (S.A.C.); (J.V.d.W.)
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- Research Office, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia;
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- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Boorooma Street, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia;
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Kim M. - Invited Review - Assessment of the gastrointestinal microbiota using 16S ribosomal RNA gene amplicon sequencing in ruminant nutrition. Anim Biosci 2023; 36:364-373. [PMID: 36701925 PMCID: PMC9899581 DOI: 10.5713/ab.22.0382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of ruminants contains diverse microbes that ferment various feeds ingested by animals to produce various fermentation products, such as volatile fatty acids. Fermentation products can affect animal performance, health, and well-being. Within the GI microbes, the ruminal microbes are highly diverse, greatly contribute to fermentation, and are the most important in ruminant nutrition. Although traditional cultivation methods provided knowledge of the metabolism of GI microbes, most of the GI microbes could not be cultured on standard culture media. By contrast, amplicon sequencing of 16S rRNA genes can be used to detect unculturable microbes. Using this approach, ruminant nutritionists and microbiologists have conducted a plethora of nutritional studies, many including dietary interventions, to improve fermentation efficiency and nutrient utilization, which has greatly expanded knowledge of the GI microbiota. This review addresses the GI content sampling method, 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis and then discusses recent studies on the various factors, such as diet, breed, gender, animal performance, and heat stress, that influence the GI microbiota and thereby ruminant nutrition.
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- Minseok Kim
- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186,
Korea,Corresponding Author: Minseok Kim, Tel: +82-62-530-2128, Fax: +82-62-530-2129, E-mail:
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Tsuchiya Y, Chiba E, Kimura A, Kawashima K, Hasunuma T, Kushibiki S, Kim YH, Sato S. Predicted functional analysis of rumen microbiota suggested the underlying mechanisms of the postpartum subacute ruminal acidosis in Holstein cows. J Vet Sci 2023; 24:e27. [PMID: 37012035 PMCID: PMC10071287 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.22246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationships between the postpartum subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) occurrence and predicted bacterial functions during the periparturient period are still not clear in Holstein cows. OBJECTIVES The present study was performed to investigate the alterations of rumen fermentation, bacterial community structure, and predicted bacterial functional pathways in Holstein cows. METHODS Holstein cows were divided into the SARA (n = 6) or non-SARA (n = 4) groups, depending on whether they developed SARA during the first 2 weeks after parturition. Reticulo-ruminal pH was measured continuously during the study period. Reticulo-ruminal fluid samples were collected 3 weeks prepartum, and 2 and 6 weeks postpartum, and blood samples were collected 3 weeks before, 0, 2, 4 and 6 weeks postpartum. RESULTS The postpartum decline in 7-day mean reticulo-ruminal pH was more severe and longer-lasting in the SARA group compared with the non-SARA group. Changes in predicted functional pathways were identified in the SARA group. A significant upregulation of pathway "PWY-6383" associated with Mycobacteriaceae species was identified at 3 weeks after parturition in the SARA group. Significantly identified pathways involved in denitrification (DENITRIFICATION-PWY and PWY-7084), detoxification of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (PWY1G-0), and starch degradation (PWY-622) in the SARA group were downregulated. CONCLUSIONS The postpartum SARA occurrence is likely related to the predicted functions of rumen bacterial community rather than the alterations of rumen fermentation or fluid bacterial community structure. Therefore, our result suggests the underlying mechanisms, namely functional adaptation of bacterial community, causing postpartum SARA in Holstein cows during the periparturient period.
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- Yoshiyuki Tsuchiya
- Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
- Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
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- Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
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- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
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- Chiba Prefectural Livestock Research Center, Yachimata, Chiba 289-1113, Japan
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- Toyama Prefectural Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Research Center, Toyama 939-8153, Japan
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- Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0901, Japan
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- Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
- Department of Large Animal Internal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
- Cooperative Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, Iwate University, Morioka, Iwate 020-8550, Japan
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Wang J, Zhang Y, Wang X, Li F, Zhang D, Li X, Zhao Y, Zhao L, Xu D, Cheng J, Li W, Lin C, Yang X, Zhai R, Zeng X, Cui P, Ma Z, Liu J, Zhang X, Wang W. Association between rumen microbiota and marbling grade in Hu sheep. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:978263. [PMID: 36212835 PMCID: PMC9534374 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.978263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The marbling fat regulates the flavor of mutton and measures the fat density in the loin eye and is the most important parameter of carcass grading. The objective of this study was to explore the relationship of rumen microbiota and mutton marbling grade. One hundred and eighty-seven feedlot-finished Hu male lambs (Age: 180 day; Final BW: 46.32 ± 6.03 kg) were slaughtered, and ruminal contents and marbling grade were collected. Ruminal microbial DNA extraction and 16S rRNA gene sequencing was performed to investigate microbial composition and to predict microbial metabolic pathways. The animal cohort was then grouped based on marbling grades [low marbling (LM), marbling grade ≤ 1; Medium marbling (MM), 1 < marbling grade ≤ 3; High Marbling (HM), 3 < marbling grade ≤ 5] and intramuscular fat-associated microorganisms were pinpointed using LEfSe and random forest classification model. Intramuscular fat content had significantly differences among the three groups (P < 0.05), and was significantly correlated with VFAs profiling. HM sheep showed a higher abundance of one bacterial taxon (Kandleria), and two taxa were overrepresented in the MM sheep (Pseudobutyrivibrio and Monoglobus), respectively. In addition, the main intramuscular fat deposition pathway was found to involve peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) fatty acid synthesis. By studying the effect of the ruminal microbiome on the marbling of sheep, the present study provides insights into the production of high-quality mutton.
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- Jianghui Wang
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaoxue Zhang,
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, China
- The State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Weimin Wang,
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Temporal Changes in the Faecal Microbiota of Beef Cattle on Feedlot Placement. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12192500. [PMID: 36230241 PMCID: PMC9559285 DOI: 10.3390/ani12192500] [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: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
The microbial communities that inhabit the intestinal tract play an important role in modulating health and productivity. Environmental stressors can impact microbial communities, which can significantly influence host physiology. Cattle are subjected to several environmental stressors when placed on feedlots, such as transportation stress, exposure to feedlot environments and change in diet and management. Exposure to these stressors could influence host gut microbiota, which in turn, could potentially influence host health and performance. The aim of the current study was to characterise the temporal changes that occur in intestinal microbiota as a consequence of feedlot placement by profiling 16s rRNA sequences in rectal faecal samples. When faecal microbiome profiles were compared in terms of relative abundances and alpha diversity metrics, the results showed significant, observable changes in profiles 2 days post-feedlot induction. Furthermore, beta-diversity analysis indicated that the phylogenetic similarity between samples significantly decreased on day 2 (PERMANOVA, p < 0.001). These trends were suggestive of a short-term reduction in microbial diversity coupled with decreased similarity between animals. These changes warrant further investigation and could provide opportunities for improved performance, health and even welfare of feedlot cattle in future.
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Sim S, Lee H, Yoon S, Seon H, Park C, Kim M. The impact of different diets and genders on fecal microbiota in Hanwoo cattle. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2022; 64:897-910. [PMID: 36287745 PMCID: PMC9574620 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2022.e71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Bovine fecal microbiota is important for host health and its composition can be
affected by various factors, such as diet, age, species, breed, regions, and
environments. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of diet and
gender on fecal microbiota in Korean native Hanwoo cattle. The 16S rRNA gene
amplicon sequencing of fecal microbiota was conducted from 44 Hanwoo cattle
divided into four groups: (1) 11 heifers fed an oat hay plus total mixed ration
(TMR) diet for breeding (HOTB), (2) 11 heifers fed an early fattening TMR diet
(HEFT), (3) 11 steers fed the early fattening TMR diet (SEFT), and (4) 11 steers
fed the late fattening TMR diet (SLFT). Firmicutes and Bacteroidota were the
first and second most dominant phyla in all the samples, respectively. The
Firmicutes/Bacteroidota (F/B) ratio associated with feed efficiency was
significantly greater in the SLFT group than in the other groups. At the genus
level, Romboutsia, Paeniclostridium, and
Turicibacterwere the most abundant in the SLFT while
Akkermansia, Bacteroides, and
Monoglobus were the most abundant in the HOTB group.
Although the same early fattening TMR diet was fed to Hanwoo heifers and steers,
Marvinbryantia and Coprococcus were the
most abundant in the HEFT group while Alistipes and
Ruminococcus were the most abundant in the SEFT group.
Shannon and Simpson diversity indices were significantly lower in the SLFT group
than in the other groups. Distribution of fecal microbiota and functional
genetic profiles were significantly different among the four treatment groups.
The present study demonstrates that different diets and genders can affect fecal
microbiota and the F/B ratio may be associated with feed efficiency in Hanwoo
cattle. Our results may help develop strategies to improve gut health and
productivity through manipulation of fecal microbiota using the appropriate diet
considering Hanwoo cattle gender.
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Affiliation(s)
- Seunghyeun Sim
- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea,Graduate School of Agricultural Science,
Tohoku University, Sendai 980-0845, Japan
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Division of Animal Science, Chonnam
National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea,Corresponding author Minseok Kim,
Division of Animal Science, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea.
Tel: +82-62-530-2128, E-mail:
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Chen D, Su M, Zhu H, Zhong G, Wang X, Ma W, Wanapat M, Tan Z. Using Untargeted LC-MS Metabolomics to Identify the Association of Biomarkers in Cattle Feces with Marbling Standard Longissimus Lumborum. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:2243. [PMID: 36077963 PMCID: PMC9455031 DOI: 10.3390/ani12172243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: To improve the grade of beef marbling has great economic value in the cattle industry since marbling has the traits of high quality and comprehensive nutrition. And because of the marbling’s importance and complexity, it is indispensable to explore marbled beef at multiple levels. This experiment studied the relationship between fecal metabolites and marbling characters, and further screened biomarkers. Results: We performed fecal metabolomics analysis on 30 individuals selected from 100 crossbreed cattle (Luxi Yellow cattle ♀ × Japanese Wagyu cattle ♂), 15 with an extremely high-grade marbling beef and 15 with an extremely low-grade marbling beef. A total of 9959 and 8389 m/z features were detected in positive ionization and negative ionization mode by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Unfortunately, the sample separation in the PCA is not obvious, and the predictive ability of the orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA) model is not good. However, we got six differential metabolites filtered by VIP > 1 and p < 0.05. After that, we used weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) and found out a module in each positive and negative mode most related to the trait of marbling beef, and then identified three metabolites in positive mode. By further annotation of the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG), it was found that these metabolites involved a variety of metabolic ways, including sphingomyelin metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, glycerophospholipid metabolism, and so on. Finally, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to evaluate the predictability of metabolites, and the result showed that SM(d18:0/16:1(9Z)) (AUC = 0.72), PC(15:0/18:2(9Z,12Z)) (AUC = 0.72), ADP (AUC = 0.71), PC(16:0/16:0) (AUC = 0.73), and 3-O-Sulfogalactosylceramide (d18:1/18:0) (AUC = 0.69) have an accuracy diagnosis. Conclusions: In conclusion, this study supports new opinions for the successive evaluation of marbling beef through metabolites. Furthermore, six non-invasive fecal metabolites that can evaluate beef marbling grade were found, including SM(d18:0/16:1(9Z)), PC(15:0/18:2(9Z,12Z)), ADP, PC(16:0/16:0), and 3-O-Sulfogalactosylceramide.
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- Dong Chen
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan 250100, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-Products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha 410004, China
- Technology Center of Gaoqing Black Cattle Product Processing and Quality Improvement, Zibo 255000, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- Technology Center of Gaoqing Black Cattle Product Processing and Quality Improvement, Zibo 255000, China
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- Tropical Feed Resources Research and Development Center (TROFREC), Department of Animal Science, Facully of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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Zhang Y, Cai W, Li Q, Wang Y, Wang Z, Zhang Q, Xu L, Xu L, Hu X, Zhu B, Gao X, Chen Y, Gao H, Li J, Zhang L. Transcriptome Analysis of Bovine Rumen Tissue in Three Developmental Stages. Front Genet 2022; 13:821406. [PMID: 35309117 PMCID: PMC8928727 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.821406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Rumen development is a crucial physiological challenge for ruminants. However, the molecular mechanism regulating rumen development has not been clearly elucidated. In this study, we investigated genes involved in rumen development in 13 rumen tissues from three developmental stages (birth, youth, and adult) using RNA sequencing. We identified that 6,048 genes were differentially expressed among three developmental stages. Using weighted correlation network analysis, we found that 12 modules were significantly associated with developmental stages. Functional annotation and protein–protein interaction (PPI) network analysis revealed that CCNB1, CCNB2, IGF1, IGF2, HMGCL, BDH1, ACAT1, HMGCS2, and CREBBP involved in rumen development. Integrated transcriptome with GWAS information of carcass weight (CW), stomach weight (SW), marbling score (MS), backfat thickness (BFT), ribeye area (REA), and lean meat weight (LMW), we found that upregulated DEGs (fold change 0∼1) in birth–youth comparison were significantly enriched with GWAS signals of MS, downregulated DEGs (fold change >3) were significantly enriched with GWAS signals of SW, and fold change 0∼1 up/downregulated DEGs in birth–adult comparison were significantly enriched with GWAS signals of CW, LMW, REA, and BFT. Furthermore, we found that GWAS signals for CW, LMW, and REA were enriched in turquoise module, and GWAS signals for CW was enriched in lightgreen module. Our study provides novel insights into the molecular mechanism underlying rumen development in cattle and highlights an integrative analysis for illustrating the genetic architecture of beef complex traits.
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- Yapeng Zhang
- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Junya Li, ; Lupei Zhang,
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- Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Junya Li, ; Lupei Zhang,
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Sato Y, Takebe H, Tominaga K, Oishi K, Kumagai H, Yoshida T, Hirooka H. Taxonomic and functional characterization of the rumen microbiome of Japanese Black cattle revealed by 16S rRNA gene amplicon and metagenome shotgun sequencing. FEMS Microbiol Ecol 2021; 97:6447535. [PMID: 34864967 DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiab152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the taxonomic and functional characteristics of the Japanese Black (JB) steer rumen microbiome. The rumen microbiomes of six JB steers (age 14.7 ± 1.44 months) and six JB sires × Holstein dams crossbred (F1) steers (age 11.1 ± 0.39 months), fed the same diet, were evaluated. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the beta diversity revealed differences in microbial community structures between the JB and F1 rumen. Shotgun sequencing showed that Fibrobacter succinogenes and two Ruminococcus spp., which are related to cellulose degradation were relatively more abundant in the JB steer rumen than in the F1 rumen. Furthermore, the 16S rRNA gene copy number of F. succinogenes was significantly higher in the JB steer rumen than in the F1 rumen according to quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis. Genes encoding the enzymes that accelerate cellulose degradation and those associated with hemicellulose degradation were enriched in the JB steer rumen. Although Prevotella spp. were predominant both in the JB and F1 rumen, the genes encoding carbohydrate-active enzymes of Prevotella spp. may differ between JB and F1.
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- Yoshiaki Sato
- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Resources, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Microbiology, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Microbiology, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Resources, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Resources, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Marine Microbiology, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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- Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Resources, Division of Applied Biosciences, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University, Kitashirakawa Oiwake, Kyoto 606-8502, Japan
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Ortiz-Chura A, Gere J, Marcoppido G, Depetris G, Cravero S, Faverín C, Pinares-Patiño C, Cataldi A, Cerón-Cucchi ME. Dynamics of the ruminal microbial ecosystem, and inhibition of methanogenesis and propiogenesis in response to nitrate feeding to Holstein calves. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 7:1205-1218. [PMID: 34754962 PMCID: PMC8556761 DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2021.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
It is known that nitrate inhibits ruminal methanogenesis, mainly through competition with hydrogenotrophic methanogens for available hydrogen (H2) and also through toxic effects on the methanogens. However, there is limited knowledge about its effects on the others members of ruminal microbiota and their metabolites. In this study, we investigated the effects of dietary nitrate inclusion on enteric methane (CH4) emission, temporal changes in ruminal microbiota, and fermentation in Holstein calves. Eighteen animals were maintained in individual pens for 45 d. Animals were randomly allocated to either a control (CTR) or nitrate (NIT, containing 15 g of calcium nitrate/kg dry matter) diets. Methane emissions were estimated using the sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) tracer method. Ruminal microbiota changes and ruminal fermentation were evaluated at 0, 4, and 8 h post-feeding. In this study, feed dry matter intake (DMI) did not differ between dietary treatments (P > 0.05). Diets containing NIT reduced CH4 emissions by 27% (g/d) and yield by 21% (g/kg DMI) compared to the CTR (P < 0.05). The pH values and total volatile fatty acids (VFA) concentration did not differ between dietary treatments (P > 0.05) but differed with time, and post-feeding (P < 0.05). Increases in the concentrations of ruminal ammonia nitrogen (NH3–N) and acetate were observed, whereas propionate decreased at 4 h post-feeding with the NIT diet (P < 0.05). Feeding the NIT diet reduced the populations of total bacteria, total methanogens, Ruminococcus albus and Ruminococcus flavefaciens, and the abundance of Succiniclasticum, Coprococcus, Treponema, Shuttlewortia, Succinivibrio, Sharpea, Pseudobutyrivibrio, and Selenomona (P < 0.05); whereas, the population of total fungi, protozoa, Fibrobacter succinogenes, Atopobium and Erysipelotrichaceae L7A_E11 increased (P < 0.05). In conclusion, feeding nitrate reduces enteric CH4 emissions and the methanogens population, whereas it decreases the propionate concentration and the abundance of bacteria involved in the succinate and acrylate pathways. Despite the altered fermentation profile and ruminal microbiota, DMI was not influenced by dietary nitrate. These findings suggest that nitrate has a predominantly direct effect on the reduction of methanogenesis and propionate synthesis.
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- Abimael Ortiz-Chura
- Institute of Pathobiology, CICVyA National Institute of Agricultural Technology, IPVet, UEDD INTA-CONICET, Hurlingham, C1686, Argentina
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- Engineering Research and Development Division, National Technological University (UTN), National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Buenos Aires, C1179, Argentina
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- Institute of Pathobiology, CICVyA National Institute of Agricultural Technology, IPVet, UEDD INTA-CONICET, Hurlingham, C1686, Argentina
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- Agricultural Experimental Station of Balcarce, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Balcarce, B7620, Argentina
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- Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Molecular Biology, IABIMO, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Hurlingham, C1686, Argentina
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- Agricultural Experimental Station of Balcarce, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Balcarce, B7620, Argentina
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- The Agribusiness Group, Lincoln University, PO Box 85016, Lincoln, 7674, New Zealand
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- Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Molecular Biology, IABIMO, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Hurlingham, C1686, Argentina
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- Institute of Pathobiology, CICVyA National Institute of Agricultural Technology, IPVet, UEDD INTA-CONICET, Hurlingham, C1686, Argentina
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Lei Z, Wu H, Xiong Y, Wei D, Wang X, Luoreng Z, Cai X, Ma Y. ncRNAs regulate bovine adipose tissue deposition. Mol Cell Biochem 2021; 476:2837-2845. [PMID: 33730298 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-021-04132-2] [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: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Lipid metabolism, which encompasses synthesis and degradation of lipids, is critical for a wide range of cellular functions, including structural and morphological properties of organelles, energy storage, signalling, and the stability and function of membrane proteins. Adipose tissue is a dynamic tissue type that performs a lot of significant physiological functions, including secretion, and is involved in maintaining homeostasis and in regulatory roles of other tissues based on paracrine or endocrine. More recently, several classes of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), such as long non-coding RNA (lncRNA), microRNA (miRNA) and circular RNA (circRNA), have been discovered in adipocytes, and they act as critical regulators of gene expression in adipogenesis and regulate adipogenesis through multiple pathways. In the present paper, we discussed several classes of non-coding RNAs and summarized the latest research on the regulatory role of ncRNAs in bovine adipogenesis. We gave examples for known modes of action to look forward to providing reference information future scientific research in cattle breeding.
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- Zhaoxiong Lei
- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China.,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China
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- School of Agriculture, Ningxia University, YinChuan, China. .,Key Laboratory of Ruminant Molecular and Cellular Breeding, Ningxia University, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, YinChuan, China. .,College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, China.
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