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Establishment and Optimization of a Dynamic Model for Energy and Protein Requirements in Meat Ducks 肉鸭能量和蛋白质需要量动态模型的建立与优化
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106443
Zhengbo Li , Qiong Liu , Dingtao Peng
The efficient utilization of energy and protein resources is crucial for the growth and development of meat ducks, as well as for the profitability of the poultry industry. This study aims to establish and optimize a dynamic model for the energy and protein requirements of meat ducks. A series of experiments were conducted with different dietary energy and protein levels. The growth performance, carcass quality, and nutrient utilization of the meat ducks were comprehensively evaluated. The results showed that when the dietary metabolizable energy (ME) was 12.8 MJ/kg and the crude protein (CP) level was 17.5%, the meat ducks exhibited the best growth performance and feed conversion ratio. The established dynamic model takes into account the interactive effects of energy and protein on the growth and metabolism of meat ducks, incorporating factors such as environmental temperature and breed characteristics. It provides a scientific basis for formulating precise feeding strategies to meet the nutritional needs of meat ducks at different growth stages, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing feed costs in the meat duck industry. The optimization of the model also considers the practical application in different production environments and duck breeds, enhancing its adaptability and reliability.
有效利用能量和蛋白质资源对肉鸭的生长发育以及家禽业的盈利能力至关重要。本研究旨在建立并优化肉鸭能量和蛋白质需要量的动态模型。在不同的日粮能量和蛋白质水平下进行了一系列试验。对肉鸭的生长性能、胴体品质和养分利用率进行了综合评价。结果表明,饲粮代谢能(ME)为12.8 MJ/kg、粗蛋白质(CP)水平为17.5%时,肉鸭的生长性能和饲料系数最佳。所建立的动态模型考虑了能量和蛋白质对肉鸭生长代谢的交互作用,并综合考虑了环境温度和品种特性等因素。为制定精确的饲养策略,满足肉鸭不同生长阶段的营养需求,从而提高肉鸭行业的生产效率,降低饲料成本提供科学依据。模型的优化还考虑了不同生产环境和鸭种的实际应用,增强了模型的适应性和可靠性。
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The construction of recombinant DNA vaccine pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ and its immune enhancement effect against Eimeria tenella 重组DNA疫苗pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ的构建及其对柔嫩艾美耳球虫的免疫增强作用
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106466
Zhibin Niu, Jiaqi Zhao, Kewei Dou, Kuihao Liu, Mengbo Xu, Meng-gang Li, Xiaozhen Cui, Rui Bai, Mingxue Zheng, Xiaoling Lv
Eimeria tenella (E. tenella) is a highly pathogenic and widely distributed species responsible for significant economic losses in the global poultry industry. The rhoptry protein 27 (EtROP27) DNA vaccine of E. tenella provides certain immune protection against E. tenella infection. Notably, vaccination triggers a sharp increase in the expression of chicken-derived cytokines chIL-2 and chIFN-γ. This study combines chIL-2 and chIFN-γ with the EtROP27 DNA vaccine to investigate the immunomodulatory effects. Specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chickens were immunized intramuscularly, and successful in vivo expression was confirmed by Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction and Western blot. Immunoprotective assays, histopathology, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and immunohistochemical staining (IHC) were employed to investigate the immunomodulatory effects and mechanisms of chIL-2 and chIFN-γ in the context of the EtROP27 DNA vaccine. The results showed that pVAX-ROP27, pVAX-ROP27-IL-2, pVAX-ROP27-IFN-γ, and pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ DNA vaccines could be expressed in vivo. All DNA vaccines effectively induced both cellular and humoral immune responses, significantly reduced oocyst shedding, alleviated cecal lesions, and improved weight gain. In addition, the pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ group exhibited the strongest protective efficacy, with an anticoccidial index (ACI) of 183.51, accompanied by the highest levels of IL-2, IFN-γ, IgY, and IgA, while inflammatory cytokine expression was notably reduced. IHC analysis further confirmed that the immune group enhanced the activation of T and B cells, with the most pronounced effect observed in the pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ group. These results indicate that chIL-2 and chIFN-γ have an immune-enhancing effect on the EtROP27 DNA vaccine, and their binding effect is more pronounced.
柔嫩艾美耳球虫是一种高致病性和广泛分布的物种,对全球家禽业造成重大经济损失。织体蛋白27 (EtROP27) DNA疫苗对织体感染具有一定的免疫保护作用。值得注意的是,疫苗接种引发鸡源性细胞因子chIL-2和chIFN-γ的表达急剧增加。本研究将chIL-2和chIFN-γ与EtROP27 DNA疫苗结合,研究其免疫调节作用。将SPF鸡肌内免疫,并通过逆转录聚合酶链反应和Western blot验证其在体内的成功表达。采用免疫保护实验、组织病理学、酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)、定量聚合酶链反应(qPCR)和免疫组织化学染色(IHC)等方法,研究了chil2和chIFN-γ在EtROP27 DNA疫苗中的免疫调节作用及其机制。结果表明,pVAX-ROP27、pVAX-ROP27- il -2、pVAX-ROP27- ifn -γ和pVAX-ROP27- il -2- ifn -γ DNA疫苗均可在体内表达。所有DNA疫苗都能有效诱导细胞和体液免疫反应,显著减少卵囊脱落,减轻盲肠病变,并改善体重增加。此外,pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ组的抗球虫指数(ACI)为183.51,IL-2、IFN-γ、IgY和IgA水平最高,炎症因子表达显著降低。免疫组化分析进一步证实免疫组增强了T细胞和B细胞的活化,其中以pVAX-ROP27-IL-2-IFN-γ组效果最为显著。这些结果表明,chIL-2和chIFN-γ对EtROP27 DNA疫苗具有免疫增强作用,并且它们的结合作用更为明显。
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Postnatal small intestinal morphological development in Cobb 500 broiler chickens 科布500肉鸡出生后小肠形态发育。
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106412
Emmanuel O. Alagbe , Jung Yeol Sung , Jonathan A. Pasternak , Olayiwola Adeola
Intestinal development in broiler chickens is crucial for nutrient absorption for growth. Indices like villus height, crypt depth, villus perimeter, and villus area reflect the nutrient absorptive capacity of birds. Hence, this study investigated postnatal small intestinal maturation in Cobb 500 broiler chickens. On d 0, birds were randomly assigned to 16 replicate cages of 8 birds per cage with body weight (BW) as a blocking factor. Jejunal and ileal tissues were collected from one bird per cage on d 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 for intestinal morphology measurements. Data were analyzed using the MIXED procedure of SAS. A 5 × 2 factorial arrangement was used, with age (0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 d) and intestinal section (jejunum and ileum) as the two factors. There was a positive linear effect of age (P < 0.01) on villus height, villus perimeter, and villus area. There was a quadratic effect of age (P < 0.01) on villus base width, villus mid-width, crypt depth, and villus height to crypt depth (VH/CD) ratio. The villus height, villus area, and VH/CD ratio were greater (P < 0.05) in the jejunum relative to the ileum. There was a linear effect of age (P < 0.01) on luminal area, total cross-sectional perimeter, and total cross-sectional area of broiler chickens. Villus height, perimeter, and area were strongly positively correlated with other intestinal morphology indices in the jejunum and ileum (P < 0.01), except for ileal total cross-sectional area. All intestinal morphological indices exhibited a slower growth rate relative to BW from d 7 to 28. In conclusion, this study reveals coordinated structural changes in the intestinal mucosa that are likely important for supporting the rapid postnatal growth and provides a baseline for age-related intestinal maturation as well as a framework for future studies aimed at linking morphological development with nutritional strategies in broiler chickens.
肉鸡肠道发育对营养物质的吸收至关重要。绒毛高度、隐窝深度、绒毛周长、绒毛面积等指标反映了鸟类对营养物质的吸收能力。因此,本研究对Cobb 500肉鸡的出生后小肠成熟进行了研究。试验第0天,以体重为阻隔因子,随机分配到16个重复笼中,每个重复笼8只。在第0、7、14、21和28天,每笼各取1只鸟的空肠和回肠组织进行肠道形态学测量。数据分析采用SAS的MIXED程序。采用5 × 2因子排列,以年龄(0、7、14、21和28 d)和肠段(空肠和回肠)为两个因素。年龄对绒毛高度、绒毛周长和绒毛面积有显著的正线性影响(P < 0.01)。年龄对绒毛基部宽度、绒毛中宽度、隐窝深度和绒毛高度/隐窝深度(VH/CD)比有二次效应(P < 0.01)。空肠的绒毛高度、绒毛面积和VH/CD比均高于回肠(P < 0.05)。年龄对肉鸡肠管面积、总横截周长和总横截面积均有显著的线性影响(P < 0.01)。除回肠总横截面积外,绒毛高度、周长和面积与空肠和回肠其他肠形态指标呈极显著正相关(P< 0.01)。第7 ~ 28天肠道各形态指标的生长速度相对于体重均较慢。总之,本研究揭示了肠黏膜的协调结构变化可能对支持出生后的快速生长很重要,并为年龄相关的肠道成熟提供了基线,以及为未来旨在将肉鸡形态发育与营养策略联系起来的研究提供了框架。
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The host RNA helicase DDX6 restricts avian influenza virus replication by targeting viral NP and modulating ISG15 宿主RNA解旋酶DDX6通过靶向病毒NP和调节ISG15抑制禽流感病毒复制。
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106529
Xiaolong Lu , Chenyu Lu , Mengyang He , Xinen Tang , Zhuxing Ji , Hongqi Wu , Kaituo Liu , Wenhao Yang , Yu Chen , Ruyi Gao , Jiao Hu , Min Gu , Shunlin Hu , Xiaowen Liu , Xiaoquan Wang , Xiufan Liu
The H7N9 subtype of avian influenza virus (AIV) poses a significant and ongoing threat to public health. As a critical structural and functional component, the viral nucleoprotein (NP) is abundantly expressed during the early stages of AIV replication; however, its interactions with host proteins and their functional consequences remain largely uncharacterized. This study aimed to identify the NP-host interaction and elucidate the mechanisms by which these interactions modulate AIV replication. Here, we employed mass spectrometry and identified the DEAD-box helicase 6 (DDX6) as a novel NP-interacting partner, an association found to be regulated by an interferon-stimulated gene (ISG15). The NP-DDX6 interaction was robustly validated by co-immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence co-localization, bimolecular fluorescence complementation, and molecular docking assays. Functional investigations revealed that DDX6 acts as a potent negative regulator of AIV replication. Mechanistically, DDX6 not only impaired the nuclear import of NP and suppressed viral polymerase activity, but also stimulated the production of interferon (IFN)-α/β. This IFN-I induction, in turn, triggers the expression of downstream antiviral effectors such as ISG15. Furthermore, we uncovered that DDX6 fine-tunes this pathway by playing a sophisticated dual regulatory role: it enhances the pool of free, antiviral ISG15 monomers while concurrently reducing ISGylation via two deubiquitinases (USP16/USP18). Collectively, these findings not only establish DDX6 as a crucial host factor with potent antiviral activity but also enrich our understanding of host-virus interaction networks.
H7N9亚型禽流感病毒(AIV)对公共卫生构成重大和持续的威胁。作为一种关键的结构和功能成分,病毒核蛋白(NP)在AIV复制的早期阶段大量表达;然而,其与宿主蛋白的相互作用及其功能后果在很大程度上仍未被描述。本研究旨在鉴定np -宿主相互作用,并阐明这些相互作用调节AIV复制的机制。在这里,我们使用质谱法鉴定了DEAD-box解旋酶6 (DDX6)作为一种新的np相互作用伙伴,这种关联被发现由干扰素刺激基因(ISG15)调节。通过共免疫沉淀、免疫荧光共定位、双分子荧光互补和分子对接等实验验证了NP-DDX6的相互作用。功能研究表明,DDX6是AIV复制的有效负调控因子。从机制上讲,DDX6不仅破坏NP的核输入和抑制病毒聚合酶活性,而且还刺激干扰素(IFN)-α/β的产生。这种IFN-I诱导反过来又触发下游抗病毒效应物如ISG15的表达。此外,我们发现DDX6通过发挥复杂的双重调节作用来微调这一途径:它增强了游离的抗病毒ISG15单体库,同时通过两种去泛素酶(USP16/USP18)降低了isg酰化。总的来说,这些发现不仅确立了DDX6作为具有有效抗病毒活性的关键宿主因子,而且丰富了我们对宿主-病毒相互作用网络的理解。
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Fat source–dependent effects of lysophospholipid and inulin supplementation in broilers: Impacts on performance, muscle fatty acids, digestibility, enzyme activity, and intestinal morphology 肉仔鸡补充溶血磷脂和菊粉对脂肪源依赖性的影响:对生产性能、肌肉脂肪酸、消化率、酶活性和肠道形态的影响
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106531
Mozafar Rahimpour , Kamran Taherpour , Hossein Ali Ghasemi , Hassan Shirzadi
Optimizing the use of dietary emulsifiers and prebiotics in relation to fat source may enhance nutrient-utilization efficiency in broiler production. This 42-d study evaluated the effects of an emulsifier (lysophospholipid; LPL) and inulin supplementation in diets with two fat sources on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, muscle fatty acid composition, digestive enzyme activity, and intestinal histomorphology. Eight hundred 1-d-old male broiler chickens were assigned to eight treatments in a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design with two fat sources (soybean oil or beef tallow), two LPL levels (0 or 1 g/kg), and two inulin levels (0 or 1 g/kg). Interactive effects were detected for fat source × inulin on average daily gain (ADG), mortality, and the European Production Index (EPI), with inulin addition to soybean-oil–based diets yielding superior growth and survival rates (P < 0.05). The LPL × inulin interaction increased feed intake and improved gain-to-feed ratio (P < 0.05). The fat source × LPL interaction significantly influenced lipid-metabolism–related traits (P < 0.05); in tallow-based diets, LPL supplementation increased fat digestibility and AMEn, reduced breast fat deposition, and improved the fatty acid profile of thigh muscle by elevating n-3 PUFA and lowering the n-6/n-3 ratio, whereas no significant effects occurred in soybean-oil–based diets. When interaction terms were not significant, LPL increased protease and lipase activities and improved duodenal villus height and surface area, whereas inulin increased protease activity, improved protein digestibility, and enhanced jejunal villus architecture (P < 0.05). In conclusion, LPL is particularly beneficial in tallow-based diets by enhancing lipid digestibility, energy utilization, and the thigh-muscle fatty acid profile, while inulin improves growth performance, especially in soybean-oil–based diets—offering a practical strategy to optimize broiler production.
根据脂肪源优化饲粮乳化剂和益生元的使用,可以提高肉鸡生产中营养物质的利用效率。这项为期42天的研究评估了乳化剂(溶血磷脂;LPL)和菊粉在两种脂肪来源的饲料中添加对生长性能、营养物质消化率、肌肉脂肪酸组成、消化酶活性和肠道组织形态学的影响。试验采用2 × 2 × 2因子设计,将800只1日龄雄性肉鸡分为8个处理,分别饲喂2种脂肪源(大豆油或牛脂)、2个低聚乳酸水平(0或1 g/kg)和2个菊粉水平(0或1 g/kg)。脂肪源×菊粉对平均日增重(ADG)、死亡率和欧洲生产指数(EPI)均有交互作用,在豆油基础饲粮中添加菊粉具有较好的生长和成活率(P < 0.05)。LPL与菊粉互作提高了采食量和料重比(P < 0.05)。脂肪源与LPL互作显著影响脂质代谢相关性状(P < 0.05);在以油脂为基础的饲粮中,添加LPL提高了脂肪消化率和AMEn,减少了乳房脂肪沉积,并通过提高n-3 PUFA和降低n-6/n-3比率改善了大腿肌肉的脂肪酸分布,而在以豆油为基础的饲粮中没有显著的影响。在相互作用项不显著的情况下,LPL提高了蛋白酶和脂肪酶活性,改善了十二指肠绒毛高度和表面积,而菊粉提高了蛋白酶活性,改善了蛋白质消化率,增强了空肠绒毛结构(P < 0.05)。综上所述,LPL通过提高脂肪消化率、能量利用和大腿肌肉脂肪酸分布,在以脂肪为基础的饲粮中特别有益,而菊粉则提高了生长性能,特别是在以豆油为基础的饲粮中,这为优化肉鸡产量提供了一种实用的策略。
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Integrative metabolome and transcriptome analyses provide insights into skeletal muscle development of two duck breeds during embryonic stage 综合代谢组和转录组分析提供了两个鸭品种在胚胎阶段骨骼肌发育的见解。
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106444
Zhigang Hu , Yingjie Cai , Zhuo Zhi, Mengmeng Cui, Huiya Zhang, Jie Zhou, Jianqin Zhang, Xiaolin Liu
<div><div>Yulin black duck with an all black body, is a native duck breed from Guangxi Province, China, and people like to use the duck to make soup because its meat is considered as a nutritious food and medicinal herb. At present, the molecular mechanisms related to its meat characteristics are still unclear. Furthermore, the differences in muscle development between Yulin black duck and Pekin duck need to be thoroughly investigated. This study aims to elucidate the disparities in muscle development between the two duck breeds and provide foundational data to enhance our understanding of the meat production mechanisms in Yulin black duck. In this study, three embryonic developmental stages (E15, E21 and E27) of Pekin duck and Yulin black duck were selected to investigate muscle development. Integrated transcriptomics and metabolomics were jointly analyzed to compare the significantly different metabolites (SDMs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) associated with muscle development between the two duck breeds at identical embryonic stages. The RNA-seq results were further validated using qRT-PCR. The results revealed a total of 106 DEGs in BME 15 vs. PME 15 (BM: the muscle of Yulin black duck, PM: the muscle of Pekin duck), with 57 genes up-regulated and 49 genes down-regulated. A total of 135 DEGs were identified in BME 21 vs. PME 21, including 74 up-regulated and 84 down-regulated genes. In BME 27 vs. PME 27, 65 DEGs were up-regulated, and 70 were down-regulated. As important DEGs about muscle development, <em>CLDN18, PRKAR2B, PHGDH, GPT2, ASL, WIF1, CHRM5, NTNG1</em>, and <em>LOC101804261</em> were identified. Significant metabolic pathways included the Wnt signaling pathway (apla04310), regulation of the actin cytoskeleton (apla04810), biosynthesis of amino acids (apla01230), cell adhesion molecules (apla04514), and the insulin signaling pathway (apla04910). Meanwhile, 68, 80, and 69 differential metabolites were identified at three embryonic development stages (E15, E21, and E27), primarily involving the glycerophospholipid category: PE(22:4/0:0), PE(P-16:0/22:6(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)), PE(15:0/0:0), and PG 38:5. Combined analysis demonstrated that <em>ETNPPL</em> exhibited a negative correlation with the expression of differential metabolites such as PG and PI in the glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway. In contrast, <em>HDC</em> and acetylhistamine showed a positive correlation in the histidine metabolism pathway. Additionally, <em>GAD1</em>, which was involved in the alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism pathway, displayed a negative correlation with specific metabolites. In conclusions, <em>CLDN18, PRKAR2B, PHGDH, GPT2, ASL, WIF1, CHRM5, NTNG1,</em> and <em>LOC101804261</em> were important DEGs in the breast muscles of the Pekin duck and Yulin black duck at the same period of the embryonic stage, and the SDMs of the two duck species were mainly glycerophospholipids. Significant metabolic pathways included the Wnt signali
玉林黑鸭全身全黑,是中国广西的一种本地鸭,人们喜欢用它来做汤,因为它的肉被认为是一种营养丰富的食物和草药。目前,其肉质特性的相关分子机制尚不清楚。此外,榆林黑鸭和北京鸭在肌肉发育方面的差异还有待进一步研究。本研究旨在阐明两种鸭在肌肉发育方面的差异,为进一步了解榆林黑鸭的产肉机制提供基础数据。本试验选用北京鸭和榆林黑鸭E15、E21和E27三个胚胎发育阶段进行肌肉发育研究。通过整合转录组学和代谢组学分析,比较了两个品种相同胚胎期肌肉发育相关代谢物(SDMs)和差异表达基因(DEGs)的显著差异。使用qRT-PCR进一步验证RNA-seq结果。结果表明,BME - 15与PME - 15 (BM:榆林黑鸭肌肉,PM:北京鸭肌肉)共相差106℃,其中57个基因上调,49个基因下调。BME 21与PME 21共鉴定出135个基因,其中上调74个,下调84个。在BME 27和PME 27中,65个deg上调,70个deg下调。CLDN18、PRKAR2B、PHGDH、GPT2、ASL、WIF1、CHRM5、NTNG1和LOC101804261是肌肉发育的重要基因。重要的代谢途径包括Wnt信号通路(apla04310)、肌动蛋白细胞骨架调控(apla04810)、氨基酸生物合成(apla01230)、细胞粘附分子(apla04514)和胰岛素信号通路(apla04910)。同时,在胚胎发育的三个阶段(E15、E21和E27)鉴定出68、80和69种差异代谢物,主要涉及甘油磷脂类:PE(22:4/0:0)、PE(P-16:0/22:6(4Z、7Z、10Z、13Z、16Z、19Z)、PE(15:0/0:0)和PG 38:5。综合分析表明,ETNPPL与甘油磷脂代谢途径中PG、PI等差异代谢物的表达呈负相关。HDC与乙酰组胺在组氨酸代谢途径上呈正相关。此外,GAD1参与丙氨酸、天冬氨酸和谷氨酸代谢途径,与特定代谢物呈负相关。综上所述,CLDN18、PRKAR2B、PHGDH、GPT2、ASL、WIF1、CHRM5、NTNG1和LOC101804261是同一胚胎期北京鸭和榆林黑鸭胸肌中重要的DEGs,两种鸭的SDMs主要为甘油磷脂。重要的代谢途径包括Wnt信号通路、肌动蛋白细胞骨架调控、氨基酸生物合成、细胞粘附分子和胰岛素信号通路。这些结果将为进一步探索鸭种骨骼肌发育的调控机制提供有效的信息和证据。
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DNA methylation-mediated regulation of hypoxia-responsive genes facilitates high-altitude adaptation in Tibetan chickens DNA甲基化介导的缺氧反应基因调控促进藏鸡的高海拔适应。
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106539
Yongqing Cao , Tao Zeng , Li Chen , Jindong Ren , Yong Tian , Tiantian Gu , Wei Han , Jing Feng , Lili Xian , Shuangbao Gun , Lizhi Lu
The Tibetan chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), a native breed inhabiting the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, has developed remarkable tolerance to chronic hypoxia. However, the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying its high-altitude adaptation remain unclear. In this study, we integrated genome, transcriptome, and DNA methylome data from Tibetan chickens (TC) and three low-altitude breeds. Principal component analysis revealed clear genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptional divergence between TC and lowland chickens. Cardiac enzyme assays showed significantly higher activities of LDH, SDH, SOD, CAT, and GSH-Px in TC (p < 0.05), indicating enhanced oxidative metabolism and antioxidant defense under hypoxia. Transcriptomic analysis identified 2,532 common differentially expressed genes (co-DEGs), with upregulated genes enriched in oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid metabolism, and hypoxia response pathways. Integration with methylome data demonstrated a significant negative correlation between promoter methylation and gene expression. Among 144 genes showing promoter hypomethylation coupled with transcriptional activation, five key genes—PDK4, BNIP3L, ATG3, SLC7A5, and OMA1—were identified as central regulators of hypoxia adaptation, participating in metabolic reprogramming, mitochondrial homeostasis, and autophagy. Our findings reveal that promoter hypomethylation acts as a major epigenetic mechanism mediating transcriptional activation of hypoxia-responsive genes in Tibetan chickens. The coordinated regulation of energy metabolism, antioxidant defense, and mitochondrial quality control contributes to their physiological resilience in high-altitude environments. This study provides novel insights into the molecular and epigenetic basis of high-altitude adaptation in avian species and offers valuable references for hypoxia-resistance breeding in poultry.
藏鸡(Gallus Gallus domesticus)是青藏高原的一种土产品种,对慢性缺氧具有良好的耐受性。然而,其高海拔适应性的分子和表观遗传机制尚不清楚。在这项研究中,我们整合了藏鸡(TC)和三个低海拔品种的基因组、转录组和DNA甲基组数据。主成分分析结果显示,在遗传、表观遗传和转录方面,TC鸡与低地鸡存在明显的差异。心肌酶检测结果显示,TC组LDH、SDH、SOD、CAT和GSH-Px活性显著升高(p < 0.05),提示缺氧条件下氧化代谢和抗氧化防御能力增强。转录组学分析确定了2532个共同差异表达基因(co-DEGs),其中上调的基因富集于氧化磷酸化、脂肪酸代谢和缺氧反应途径。结合甲基组数据显示,启动子甲基化与基因表达呈显著负相关。在144个显示启动子低甲基化和转录激活的基因中,5个关键基因pdk4、BNIP3L、ATG3、SLC7A5和oma1被确定为缺氧适应的中心调控因子,参与代谢重编程、线粒体稳态和自噬。我们的研究结果表明,启动子低甲基化是藏鸡缺氧反应基因转录激活的主要表观遗传机制。能量代谢、抗氧化防御和线粒体质量控制的协调调节有助于它们在高海拔环境下的生理弹性。本研究为禽类高海拔适应的分子和表观遗传基础提供了新的认识,为禽类抗缺氧育种提供了有价值的参考。
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Performance, Skeletal traits, and welfare indicators of four laying hen strains in aviary housing under common management 共同管理下4个鸡舍产蛋鸡品系的生产性能、骨骼性状和福利指标。
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106537
Sara E. Cloft , Prafulla Regmi , Cara I. Robison , Deana Jones , Darrin M. Karcher
The transition from conventional cages to cage-free aviary systems in egg production presents unique challenges for performance, welfare, and skeletal health of laying hens. While extensive data exists for conventional systems, aviary systems require comprehensive investigation due to larger colony sizes and increased opportunities for vertical and lateral movement. This study evaluated the production, welfare, and skeletal characteristics of four commercial laying hen hybrids, two brown egg (brown) and two white egg (white) strains, in an aviary housing system under common management. Brown strains were consistently heavier with larger tibia volume, surface area, and mineral content compared to white strains. All 4 strains achieved at least 91 % hen day egg production, with white strain C having 8 percentage point higher production rates throughout the majority of lay. Feather coverage deteriorated as all hens aged, but white strains, especially strain C, had more frequent feather damage during assessments. Brown strains had more incidence of keel damage based on manual palpation. However, visual inspection of excised keel bones revealed brown strain B had fewer fractures than all other strains, though 90 % of the keel bones had fractures, frequently in the tip. These findings reveal significant strain-specific differences in production, skeletal health, and welfare in aviary systems. Our use of common management may have hindered hens from achieving their full genetic potential; thus, tailoring management and housing practices to accommodate these differences is crucial for successful cage-free egg production and hen welfare.
在产蛋过程中,从传统鸡笼到无笼鸡舍系统的转变对蛋鸡的生产性能、福利和骨骼健康提出了独特的挑战。虽然传统系统存在大量数据,但由于群体规模较大,垂直和横向移动的机会增加,鸟舍系统需要全面调查。本研究在共同管理的鸡舍系统中,评价了4种商品蛋鸡杂交种,2种褐蛋(棕色)和2种白蛋(白色)的生产、福利和骨骼特征。与白色菌株相比,棕色菌株一贯较重,胫骨体积、表面积和矿物质含量都较大。所有4个菌株的母鸡日产蛋率都至少达到91%,其中白色菌株C在大部分产蛋期的产蛋率高出8个百分点。随着母鸡年龄的增长,羽毛覆盖度下降,但白色品种,特别是C品种,在评估期间羽毛损伤更频繁。手触诊结果显示棕色菌株龙骨损伤发生率较高。然而,对切除的龙骨进行目视检查显示,棕色菌株B比所有其他菌株骨折较少,尽管90%的龙骨骨折,通常在尖端。这些发现揭示了禽舍系统在生产、骨骼健康和福利方面的显著菌株特异性差异。我们对共同管理的使用可能阻碍了母鸡充分发挥其遗传潜力;因此,调整管理和饲养方法以适应这些差异对于成功的无笼鸡蛋生产和母鸡福利至关重要。
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Effects of dietary fermented sweet potato residue on growth performance and cecal microbiota in sichuan white geese during the finisher period (28 to 70 days of age) 饲粮中添加发酵甘薯渣对育肥期(28 ~ 70日龄)四川白鹅生长性能和盲肠菌群的影响
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106437
Jiayi Xu , Chao Wang , Guoan Yin , Shuai Zhao , Xin Liu , Weiguo Cui
This study aimed to evaluate the potential of fermented sweet potato residue (FSPR) as a partial substitute for corn in goose diets, determine its optimal inclusion level, and assess its effects on intestinal morphology, immune status, and cecal microbiota. A 42-day feeding trial was conducted with 144 twenty-eight-day-old male Sichuan white geese randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments: a corn-soybean meal basal diet (CON) and three test diets replacing corn with 5%, 8%, or 12% of the corn with FSPR on a dry matter basis. Growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, serum biochemistry, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota were comprehensively assessed. Dietary FSPR inclusion induced a significant, dose-dependent reduction in average daily feed intake (P < 0.001). However, feed conversion ratio was linearly improved (P < 0.001), which compensated for the reduced intake and sustained growth performance. Despite reduced intake, the 8% FSPR group achieved the highest final body weight, and the feed conversion ratio was significantly improved in the 8% and 12% FSPR groups (P < 0.001). Additionally, FSPR improved meat quality by maintaining higher postmortem thigh muscle pH. Systemically, supplementation enhanced immunoglobulins (IgM, IgG) and anti-inflammatory IL-10 without inducing pro-inflammatory markers. Ileal morphology was optimized, evidenced by a significantly increased villus height-to-crypt depth ratio (P < 0.001). Cecal microbiota analysis revealed that FSPR enriched beneficial taxa (e.g., Phocaeicola, Lachnospiraceae), enhanced microbial diversity, and upregulated metabolic pathways for carbohydrate and amino acid biosynthesis. In conclusion, FSPR effectively replaces corn in goose diets, enhancing feed efficiency, meat quality, and immunity, likely associated with through gut microbiota modulation, with 8% identified as the optimal inclusion level.
本研究旨在评估发酵甘薯渣(FSPR)在鹅饲粮中部分替代玉米的潜力,确定其最佳添加水平,并评估其对肠道形态、免疫状态和盲肠微生物群的影响。试验选用28日龄四川白鹅公鹅144只,随机分为玉米-豆粕基础饲粮(CON)和3种试验饲粮,分别以5%、8%和12%的干物质FSPR替代玉米。综合评价生长性能、胴体性状、肉质、血清生化、肠道形态和盲肠菌群。饲料中加入FSPR可显著降低平均日采食量,且呈剂量依赖性(P < 0.001)。但饲料系数呈线性提高(P < 0.001),弥补了采食量降低和持续生长性能的影响。尽管采食量有所减少,但8%和12% FSPR组的末重最高,饲料系数显著提高(P < 0.001)。此外,FSPR通过维持较高的死后大腿肌肉ph来改善肉品质。在系统上,添加FSPR可以增强免疫球蛋白(IgM、IgG)和抗炎IL-10,但不会诱导促炎标志物。回肠形态优化,绒毛高度与隐窝深度比显著增加(P < 0.001)。盲肠菌群分析显示,FSPR丰富了有益类群(如Phocaeicola, Lachnospiraceae),增强了微生物多样性,上调了碳水化合物和氨基酸生物合成的代谢途径。综上所述,FSPR有效地替代了鹅饲粮中的玉米,提高了饲料效率、肉品质和免疫力,这可能与肠道菌群调节有关,其中8%的添加水平为最佳添加水平。
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Probiotic and antibacterial properties of recombinant Lactococcus lactis expressing the fusion antimicrobial peptides BMAP18-BSN37 in mice and chickens 表达融合抗菌肽BMAP18-BSN37的重组乳酸乳球菌在小鼠和鸡体内的益生菌和抗菌性能
IF 4.2 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2026-04-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2026.106507
Ruibiao Wang , Yukai Lin , Yu Xia , Suxian Liu , Doudou Feng , Siyang Li , Tengyue Zhou , Huarun Sun , Jiyuan Shen , Bo Wen , Minghui Li , Chengshui Liao , Baoliang Qin , Jianhe Hu , Yuanfang Ma , Ke Ding , Lei Wang
Antimicrobial resistance poses a serious threat to global food safety and poultry production, prompting the need for effective alternatives to conventional antibiotics in food-producing animals. In this study, a recombinant food-grade strain, L. lactis NZ-BB, was engineered to express a fusion antimicrobial peptide (BMAP18-BSN37), and evaluated its probiotic characteristics and antimicrobial efficacy against Salmonella, a major foodborne pathogen in chicken. The recombinant plasmid pUBB was successfully constructed and introduced into L. lactis NZ9000, with optimal peptide expression achieved following Nisin induction (20 ng/mL, 6 h). NZ-BB demonstrated stable plasmid maintenance, high expression levels, and no detectable metabolic burden. In vivo trials using BALB/c murine and 817 strain avian models showed that NZ-BB enhanced body weight gain, supported immune organ development, and improved intestinal barrier integrity through upregulation of tight junction proteins (occludin, claudin-1, ZO-1) and anti-inflammatory cytokines (TGF-β, IL-4), while reducing pro-inflammatory markers (IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-17a). Importantly, oral administration of NZ-BB significantly reduced intestinal and systemic Salmonella burdens, mitigated tissue damage, and restored immune balance in both mice and chicks. Furthermore, NZ-BB regulated the expression of innate immune receptors (e.g., NLRC3) and matrix metalloproteinases (e.g., MMP-1), highlighting its immunomodulatory potential. These results underscore the dual probiotic and antimicrobial functionality of NZ-BB and support its potential use as a food-safe microbial agent to improve animal health and reduce the risk of Salmonella contamination in the food chain.
抗菌素耐药性对全球食品安全和家禽生产构成严重威胁,促使人们需要在食用动物中寻找传统抗生素的有效替代品。本研究利用重组食品级菌株L. lactis NZ-BB表达融合抗菌肽BMAP18-BSN37,并对其益生菌特性和对鸡主要食源性病原菌沙门氏菌的抑菌效果进行了评价。成功构建了重组质粒pUBB,并将其导入L. lactis NZ9000中,Nisin诱导(20 ng/mL, 6 h)后肽表达达到最佳。NZ-BB表现出稳定的质粒维持,高表达水平,没有可检测到的代谢负担。BALB/c小鼠和817株禽模型的体内试验表明,NZ-BB通过上调紧密连接蛋白(occludin, claudin-1, ZO-1)和抗炎因子(TGF-β, IL-4),同时降低促炎标志物(IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-17a),促进体重增加,支持免疫器官发育,改善肠道屏障完整性。重要的是,口服NZ-BB可显著减少小鼠和雏鸡肠道和全身沙门氏菌负担,减轻组织损伤,恢复免疫平衡。此外,NZ-BB调节先天免疫受体(如NLRC3)和基质金属蛋白酶(如MMP-1)的表达,突出了其免疫调节潜力。这些结果强调了NZ-BB的双重益生菌和抗菌功能,并支持其作为食品安全微生物剂的潜在用途,以改善动物健康并降低食品链中沙门氏菌污染的风险。
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