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Priyo TW, Uno S, Kokushi E, Toda K, Hasunuma H, Matsumoto D, Yamato O, Ohtani M, Widodo OS, Pambudi D, Taniguchi M, Takagi M. Measurement of serum short-chain fatty acid concentrations in cattle after oral administration of difructose anhydride III. Vet World 2023; 16:1505-1511. [PMID: 37621546 PMCID: PMC10446710 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2023.1505-1511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Background and Aim We previously reported the mitigation effects of difructose anhydride III (DFA III) on mycotoxins, such as zearalenon and sterigmatocystin, based on the urinary concentrations of these molecules in calves. This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of dietary supplementation of DFA III and the fermented status of DFA III in the intestine by comparing serum levels of short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs) in DFA III-supplemented cattle with those in non-supplemented control cattle. Materials and Methods Serum SCFA concentrations were measured in 30 Japanese Black heifers, aged 9-10 months, from two herds, using gas chromatography on days 0 (before DFA III supplementation), 9, and 14 after DFA III supplementation. Results A notably different trend was observed for isobutyric acid and enanthic acid, which may reflect the different fermentation status of supplementary DFA III in the intestine. Our results indicate the possibility that this trend observed in the intestinal tract following DFA III administration is associated with changes in the environment of intestinal bacterial flora, which may partially reflect the effects of DFA III supplementation on cattle. Conclusion Difructose anhydride III supplementation for at least 2 weeks affects the trend of blood SCFA concentrations in cattle. Our results provide evidence supporting the effects of DFA III on the intestinal environment and intestinal barrier function.
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Affiliation(s)
- Topas Wicaksono Priyo
- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
- Department of Reproduction and Obstetric, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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- Education and Research Center for Marine Resource and Environment Faculty of Fisheries, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan
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- Education and Research Center for Marine Resource and Environment Faculty of Fisheries, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0056, Japan
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- Shepherd Central Livestock Clinic, Kagoshima 899-1611, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0062, Japan
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- Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Obihiro 080-0835, Japan
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- Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
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- Department of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science , Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Sciences, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
- Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science , Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan
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Practical Application of Urinary Zearalenone Monitoring System for Feed Hygiene Management of a Japanese Black Cattle Breeding Herd—The Relationship between Monthly Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Serum Amyloid A Concentrations. Toxins (Basel) 2022; 14:toxins14020143. [PMID: 35202171 PMCID: PMC8874455 DOI: 10.3390/toxins14020143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This study addresses an advantageous application of a urinary zearalenone (ZEN) monitoring system not only for surveillance of ZEN exposure at the production site of breeding cows but also for follow-up monitoring after improvement of feeds provided to the herd. As biomarkers of effect, serum levels of the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and serum amyloid A (SAA) concentrations were used. Based on the results of urinary ZEN measurement, two cows from one herd had urinary ZEN concentrations which were two orders of magnitude higher (ZEN: 1.34 mg/kg, sterigmatocystin (STC): 0.08 mg/kg in roughages) than the levels of all cows from three other herds (ZEN: not detected, STC: not detected in roughages). For the follow-up monitoring of the herd with positive ZEN and STC exposure, urine, blood, and roughage samples were collected from five cows monthly for one year. A monitoring series in the breeding cattle herd indicated that feed concentrations were not necessarily reflected in urinary concentrations; urinary monitoring assay by ELISA may be a simple and accurate method that reflects the exposure/absorption of ZEN. Additionally, although the ZEN exposure level appeared not to be critical compared with the Japanese ZEN limitation in dietary feeds, a negative regression trend between the ZEN and AMH concentrations was observed, indicating that only at extremely universal mycotoxin exposure levels, ZEN exposure may affect the number of antral follicles in cattle. A negative regression trend between the ZEN and SAA concentrations could also be demonstrated, possibly indicating the innate immune suppression caused by low-level chronic ZEN exposure. Finally, significant differences (p = 0.0487) in calving intervals between pre-ZEN monitoring (mean ± SEM: 439.0 ± 41.2) and post-ZEN monitoring (349.9 ± 6.9) periods were observed in the monitored five cows. These preliminary results indicate that the urinary ZEN monitoring system may be a useful practical tool not only for detecting contaminated herds under field conditions but also provides an initial look at the effects of long-term chronic ZEN/STC (or other co-existing mycotoxins) exposure on herd productivity and fertility.
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