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Spatial mapping of xylanase activity on maize meal 玉米粉木聚糖酶活性的空间定位
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116524
Markus Rueckel, Guilherme Aguiar Mateus Pasquali
Feed enzymes, such as xylanases, have the potential to enhance feed utilization and thereby promote improved growth performance in poultry and swine. Maize is the most widely used grain source for animal feed, but at which cellular compartments xylanases exert their effects in maize seeds is not known so far. By employing a highly sensitive, fluorescence-based approach, this study revealed that xylanases are not only active at the cell wall of endosperm cells, but, surprisingly, also within an intracellular matrix, surrounding the starch granules. This matrix is composed of agglomerated protein bodies, where the xylanase was found to be highly active. Thus, xylanases might render the protein bodies more accessible for enzymatic degradation by other endogenous digestive enzymes. This enhanced accessibility of the proteins can ultimately contribute to better growth performance in livestock.
饲料酶,如木聚糖酶,有可能提高饲料利用率,从而促进家禽和猪的生长性能。玉米是最广泛用于动物饲料的谷物来源,但迄今为止尚不清楚木聚糖酶在玉米种子中的细胞区室中发挥作用。通过采用高灵敏度、基于荧光的方法,这项研究揭示了木聚糖酶不仅在胚乳细胞的细胞壁上活跃,而且令人惊讶的是,在淀粉颗粒周围的细胞内基质中也有活性。该基质由聚集的蛋白体组成,其中木聚糖酶被发现是高度活跃的。因此,木聚糖酶可能使蛋白质体更容易被其他内源性消化酶酶降解。这种增强的蛋白质可及性最终有助于提高牲畜的生长性能。
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Dose-dependent effects of clove essential oil supplementation on growth performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality in fattening lambs under heat stress conditions 添加丁香精油对热应激条件下育肥羔羊生长性能、瘤胃发酵、营养物质消化率和肉品质的剂量依赖性影响
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116522
Mostafa Bokharaeian
This study evaluated the dose-dependent effects of clove essential oil (CEO) supplementation on growth performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality in fattening lambs under heat stress conditions. A total of 32 crossbred male lambs (Ile-de-France × Dalagh × Romanov) were assigned to four dietary groups: control (CTRL), 300 mg CEO/kg concentrate (CL300), 600 mg CEO/kg concentrate (CL600), and 900 mg CEO/kg concentrate (CL900). The experiment, conducted over 67 days in Minudasht, Iran, included a 7-day adaptation phase. The lambs were housed individually, with ad libitum access to water and a total mixed ration (TMR). Heat stress was monitored via the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI), which indicated severe heat stress throughout most of the study period. Growth performance, feed intake, and nutrient digestibility were measured, along with rumen fermentation characteristics. Carcass and meat quality assessments, including color, pH, water-holding capacity, fatty acid profile, and Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF), were conducted post-slaughter. The results indicated that CEO supplementation improved growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and ruminal fermentation under heat stress. Moreover, CEO had positive effects on meat quality, particularly at 600 mg CEO/kg concentrate, enhancing fatty acid composition by increasing vaccenic acid (C18:1 trans-11) and improving health-related indices, atherogenicity (AI) and thrombogenicity (TI), without altering total SFA, UFA, MUFA, PUFA, or the n-6/n-3 ratio. These findings suggest that CEO may serve as a viable feed additive to improve growth performance and meat quality in lambs under heat stress conditions.
本研究评估了在热应激条件下,添加丁香精油(CEO)对育肥羔羊生长性能、瘤胃发酵、营养物质消化率和肉品质的剂量依赖性影响。选用32只杂交公羔羊(法兰西岛×达拉×罗曼诺夫),分为4个饲粮组:对照组(CTRL)、300 mg CEO/kg精料(CL300)、600 mg CEO/kg精料(CL600)和900 mg CEO/kg精料(CL900)。该试验在伊朗Minudasht进行了67天,其中包括一个7天的适应阶段。羔羊单独饲养,可自由取水和全混合日粮(TMR)。通过温度-湿度指数(THI)监测热应激,该指数表明在大部分研究期间存在严重的热应激。测定生长性能、采食量、营养物质消化率及瘤胃发酵特性。屠宰后对胴体和肉质进行评估,包括颜色、pH值、持水量、脂肪酸分布和沃纳-布拉茨勒剪切力(WBSF)。结果表明,在热应激条件下,添加CEO可提高生长性能、营养物质消化率和瘤胃发酵水平。此外,在不改变总SFA、UFA、MUFA、PUFA或n-6/n-3比率的情况下,CEO对肉品质有积极影响,特别是600 mg CEO/kg精料,通过增加异丙酸(C18:1反式-11)和改善健康相关指标、动脉粥样硬化性(AI)和血栓形成性(TI)来增强脂肪酸组成。这些结果表明,在热应激条件下,CEO可能作为一种可行的饲料添加剂来改善羔羊的生长性能和肉品质。
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Innovative monitoring of supplement intake in grazing beef cattle using bluetooth ear tags 利用蓝牙耳标对放牧肉牛补充物摄入量进行创新性监测
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116523
T. Freitas-Kirk, K. Eyre, K. McCosker, L.F.P. Silva
Forage-based beef cattle production systems commonly provide supplements to optimise production. However, current methods assess supplement intake at the herd level, failing to capture individual variation. This study aimed to 1) evaluate the use of Bluetooth ear tags to estimate individual supplement intake by tracking time spent at the feeder; and 2) assess the performance of Bluetooth ear tags in predicting individual time spent at the feeder. Fourteen Droughtmaster heifers (268 ± 32.7 kg) were fitted with Bluetooth ear tags, allocated to a 10-ha paddock with low-quality pasture, and provided two protein supplements (low intake and high intake) over 12 weeks. The time spent at the feeder was recorded through visual observation, supported by camera footage, and Bluetooth receiver, which logged the presence and received signal strength indicator (RSSI) values from the ear tags. RSSI values ≥ -50 dBm were found to accurately estimate time spent at the feeder when compared with video data (R2adj = 0.47, P < 0.001). Incorporating the acceleration index mean further improved the predictive power of the model (R2adj = 0.70, P < 0.001). Significant individual variation in supplement intake was observed, with a coefficient of variation ranging from 26 % in period 1–14 % in period 2. Overall, Bluetooth ear tags demonstrated potential for predicting time spent at the feeder, a key factor in estimating individual supplement intake. Bluetooth ear tags could be valuable for developing phenotyping metrics, selecting animals with efficient responses to supplements, and improving productivity and sustainability in beef cattle production.
以饲料为基础的肉牛生产系统通常提供补充剂以优化生产。然而,目前的方法在牛群水平上评估补充剂摄入量,未能捕捉个体差异。本研究的目的是:1)评估蓝牙耳标的使用,通过跟踪在喂食器上花费的时间来估计个体补充剂摄入量;2)评估蓝牙耳标在预测个体在馈线上花费的时间方面的性能。14头Droughtmaster小母牛(268 ± 32.7 kg)安装蓝牙耳标,分配到10公顷的低品质牧场,在12周内提供低摄入量和高摄入量两种蛋白质补充。通过视觉观察记录在喂食器上花费的时间,并辅以摄像机镜头和蓝牙接收器,蓝牙接收器记录存在并接收来自耳标的信号强度指示器(RSSI)值。与视频数据相比,RSSI值≥ -50 dBm可以准确估计在喂料器上花费的时间(R2adj = 0.47, P <; 0.001)。纳入加速指数均值进一步提高了模型的预测能力(R2adj = 0.70, P <; 0.001)。观察到补充剂摄入量的显著个体差异,变异系数在1-14期为26 %,在2期为 %。总的来说,蓝牙耳标显示了预测喂食时间的潜力,这是估计个体补充剂摄入量的关键因素。蓝牙耳标可用于开发表型指标,选择对补充剂有有效反应的动物,以及提高肉牛生产的生产力和可持续性。
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Chitosan oligosaccharides reduced abdominal fat deposition by regulating hepatic lipid metabolism, anti-oxidant capacity and inflammatory response in frizzled chicken 壳聚糖通过调节肝脏脂质代谢、抗氧化能力和炎症反应减少毛毛鸡腹部脂肪沉积
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116518
Ruixia Lan, Fan Wu, Yuchen Wang, Zhihui Zhao
<div><div>The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) supplementation on abdominal fat deposition, hepatic lipid metabolism, anti-oxidant capacity and inflammatory response in frizzled chicken. A total of 144 35-day-old female frizzled chicken was randomly allocated to 4-treatment with 6 replication pens and 6 chickens per pen for this 56-day experiment. Dietary treatments were subjected to the basal diet with 0, 300, 600, or 900 mg/kg COS (CON, COS<sub>300</sub>, COS<sub>600</sub>, COS<sub>900</sub>), respectively. Compared with the CON group, average daily feed intake, hepatic glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and catalase (CAT) activity in the COS<sub>600</sub> and COS<sub>900</sub> groups were higher (<em>P<</em>0.05), while had lower (<em>P<</em>0.05) serum triacylglycerols (TG) level, hepatic TG and total cholesterol (TC) level, adipocyte area and diameter, and mRNA expression level of fatty acid synthase (<em>FAS</em>). Compared with the CON group, abdominal fat weight and abdominal fat to body weight ratio, serum TC, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA), alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and malondialdehyde (MDA) content, hepatic HDL-C, LDL-C, NEFA, and lipase content, and the mRNA expression level of hepatic interleukin-6 (<em>IL-6</em>) and tumor necrosis factor<em>-</em>alpha (<em>TNF-α</em>) in the COS<sub>300</sub>, COS<sub>600</sub> and COS<sub>900</sub> groups were decreased (<em>P<</em>0.05), while increased (<em>P<</em>0.05) serum GSH-Px, the mRNA expression level of carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (<em>CPT1</em>) in abdominal fat, hepatic proliferator-activated regulator-α (<em>PPARα</em>), <em>CPT1</em> and heme oxygenase-1 (<em>HO-1</em>). Compared with the CON group, serum lipase content and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity in the COS<sub>900</sub> group were higher (<em>P<</em>0.05), while had lower (<em>P<</em>0.05) mRNA expression level of <em>PPARγ</em> in abdominal fat. Compared with the CON group, the mRNA expression level of <em>PPARα</em> in abdominal fat, hepatic sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (<em>SREBP-1c</em>), acetyl-coenzyme carboxylase (<em>ACC</em>), lipoprotein lipase (<em>LPL</em>), nuclear factor erythroid related factor 2 (<em>Nrf2</em>), glutathione peroxidase (<em>GPX1</em>), and <em>IL-10</em> in the COS<sub>600</sub> group were increased (<em>P<</em>0.05)<em>,</em> while decreased hepatic MDA content, and mRNA expression level of hepatic <em>IL-1β</em>. Compared with the CON group, hepatic T-SOD in the COS<sub>300</sub> group, and the mRNA expression level of hepatic fatty acid binding protein-1(<em>FABP1</em>) in the COS<sub>300</sub> and COS<sub>600</sub> groups were increased (<em>P<</em>0.05). In conclusion, COS supplementation decreased the abdominal fat deposition was mainly depending on regulating hepa
本试验旨在探讨添加壳寡糖(COS)对毛毛鸡腹部脂肪沉积、肝脏脂质代谢、抗氧化能力和炎症反应的影响。试验选用35日龄毛毛鸡144只,随机分为4组,每组6个重复栏,每个重复栏6只鸡。饲粮分别添加0、300、600、900 mg/kg COS (CON、COS300、COS600、COS900)。与CON组相比,COS600和COS900组的平均日采食量、肝脏谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px)和过氧化氢酶(CAT)活性均高于对照组(P<0.05),血清甘油三酯(TG)水平、肝脏TG和总胆固醇(TC)水平、脂肪细胞面积和直径以及脂肪酸合成酶(FAS) mRNA表达量均低于对照组(P<0.05)。与CON组相比,COS300小鼠腹部脂肪重、腹脂体重比、血清TC、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(HDL-C)、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)、非酯化脂肪酸(NEFA)、丙氨酸转氨酶、天冬氨酸转氨酶和丙二醛(MDA)含量、肝脏HDL-C、LDL-C、NEFA和脂肪酶含量、肝脏白细胞介素-6 (IL-6)和肿瘤坏死因子α (TNF-α) mRNA表达水平、COS600和COS900组小鼠血清GSH-Px、腹部脂肪肉毒碱palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT1) mRNA表达量、肝脏增殖因子激活调节因子-α (PPARα)、CPT1和血红素氧合酶-1 (HO-1) mRNA表达量均降低(P<0.05),升高(P<0.05)。与CON组相比,COS900组血清脂肪酶含量和总超氧化物歧化酶(T-SOD)活性升高(P<0.05),腹部脂肪PPARγ mRNA表达量降低(P<0.05)。与CON组相比,COS600组腹部脂肪中PPARα、肝脏固醇调节元件结合蛋白-1c (SREBP-1c)、乙酰辅酶羧化酶(ACC)、脂蛋白脂肪酶(LPL)、核因子红细胞相关因子2 (Nrf2)、谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GPX1)、IL-10 mRNA表达量升高(P<0.05),肝脏MDA含量和IL-1β mRNA表达量降低(p < 0.05)。与CON组相比,COS300组肝脏T-SOD、COS300组和COS600组肝脏脂肪酸结合蛋白-1(FABP1) mRNA表达量升高(p < 0.05)。综上所述,COS对腹部脂肪沉积的减少主要是通过调节肝脏脂质代谢来实现的,这与增强肝脏抗氧化能力和抑制炎症反应有关,且当COS添加量为600mg/kg时效果最为显著。
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ILP/TORC1 nutrient-sensing pathways mediated leucine regulation on the vitellogenin synthesis to promote ovary development of Litopenaeus vannamei ILP/TORC1营养感应通路介导亮氨酸调控卵黄原蛋白合成促进凡纳滨对虾卵巢发育
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116520
Yanan Yin , Xin Zhang , Haitao Fan, Lefei Jiao
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary leucine supplementation (3.40 %, 3.82 %, 4.41 %, 4.91 %, 5.38 % and 7.90 %) on the ovarian development in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). A total of 540 shrimp were randomly allocated to six dietary treatments, with three replicate tanks per treatment and 30 shrimp per tank. Shrimp were fed three times daily (6:00, 11:00 and 18:00). Shrimp fed diets containing 4.41 % and 4.91 % leucine exhibited the most pronounced ovarian development. This was evidenced by the highest gonadosomatic index, ovaries predominantly filled with Stage IV oocytes accompanied by abundant yolk protein deposition, significantly elevated serum concentrations of 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), and vitellogenin (Vg), and marked upregulation of key genes associated with vitellogenesis and nutrient-sensing pathways. Further analysis revealed that these optimal leucine levels (4.41 % and 4.91 %) promoted exogenous Vg synthesis in the hepatopancreas. This hepatopancreas-derived Vg was then transported to the ovary via the vitellogenin receptor, further facilitating ovarian maturation. Concurrently, the highest Vg expression levels observed in the ovary indicated enhanced endogenous Vg synthesis. Moreover, dietary leucine supplementation levels significantly enhanced the expression levels of genes associated with the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (TORC1) and insulin-like peptide (ILP) nutrient-sensing pathways. In conclusion, dietary leucine supplementation at 4.41 % and 4.91 % optimally enhanced both endogenous and exogenous vitellogenin synthesis, thereby promoting ovarian development in L. vannamei. This leucine-mediated effect was orchestrated through the activation of the TORC1 and ILP nutrient-sensing pathways. These findings provided crucial insights for optimizing dietary leucine levels in broodstock diets to enhance reproductive performance in L. vannamei aquaculture.
本试验旨在评价饲粮中添加亮氨酸(3.40 %、3.82 %、4.41 %、4.91 %、5.38 %和7.90 %)对凡纳滨对虾卵巢发育的影响。试验选取540尾对虾,随机分为6个饲粮处理,每个处理3个重复池,每个池30尾对虾。每天3次(6:00、11:00、18:00)投喂对虾。饲喂含4.41 %和4.91 %亮氨酸饲料的对虾卵巢发育最明显。这可以从以下几个方面得到证明:促性腺指数最高,卵巢主要充满IV期卵母细胞,并伴有丰富的卵黄蛋白沉积,血清5-羟色胺(5-HT)、促性腺激素释放激素(GnRH)和卵黄原蛋白(Vg)浓度显著升高,卵黄形成和营养传感通路相关的关键基因显著上调。进一步分析表明,这些最佳亮氨酸水平(4.41 %和4.91 %)促进了肝胰腺中外源性Vg的合成。这种肝胰脏来源的卵黄原素通过卵黄原素受体转运到卵巢,进一步促进卵巢成熟。同时,在卵巢中观察到最高的Vg表达水平表明内源性Vg合成增强。此外,饲粮补充亮氨酸水平显著提高了雷帕霉素复合物1 (TORC1)和胰岛素样肽(ILP)营养感应通路相关基因的表达水平。综上所述,饲粮中添加4.41 %和4.91 %的亮氨酸最优地促进了内源和外源卵黄蛋白原的合成,从而促进了凡纳滨鳗鲡卵巢的发育。这种亮氨酸介导的作用是通过激活TORC1和ILP营养感应通路来协调的。这些发现为优化亲鱼日粮中亮氨酸水平以提高凡纳滨扁豆养殖的繁殖性能提供了重要的见解。
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Nanocalcium carbonate in laying hens’ diet increases its assimilation and accumulation in the medullary bone, improving egg production and eggshell quality 蛋鸡饲粮中添加纳米碳酸钙可增加其在髓骨中的吸收和积累,提高产蛋量和蛋壳品质
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116519
K. Damaziak , M. Łukasiewicz-Mierzejewska , A. Marzec , A. Matuszewski , W. Wójcik , D. Adamek-Urbańska , J. Riedel , M. Raś , J. Niemiec , D. Gozdowski
The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of nanocalcium (NCC) in hens’ diets on production performance and egg quality, particularly shell quality. A total of 264 hens were placed in cages with 12 hens in each, with 6 replications for each of the 4 groups: control (C): 4.1/100 g fodder chalk + 4.0/100 g limestone; negative control (NC): 2.75/100 g fodder chalk + 4.0/100 g limestone; lower proportion of NCC (Nano-L): 1.50/100 g fodder chalk + 4.0/100 g limestone + 1.25/100 g NCC; and higher proportion of NCC (Nano-H): 4.0/100 g limestone + 1.75/100 g NCC. The hens were kept for 12 weeks, with production results including laying rate, egg weight, feed intake, and mortality being monitored. Egg quality and shell quality analyses (thickness, strength, ultrastructure, and microstructure) were performed. At 24 and 28 weeks of age, 6 hens from each group underwent histological bone analysis to determine the medullary bone (MB) area. The use of NCC in the diet had a beneficial effect on hens’ laying performance (P < 0.001) and average egg weight (P < 0.001). The eggshell of Nano-H hens had a thicker mammillary layer (P = 0.035) and was more saturated with calcium (P < 0.001), resulting in the highest crush strength (P = 0.001). However, the high NCC level contributed to the highest shell porosity (largest air channel diameter) and consequently the highest water vapor conductance (P < 0.001). At 24 weeks of age, a greater MB area was noted for hens receiving NCC regardless of dose (Nano-L and Nano-H) (P < 0.001), while at 28 weeks, the greatest MB area was observed in the NC group, the smallest in the Nano-H group, and intermediate in the C and Nano-L groups (P < 0.001). In conclusion, the use of NCC in the diets of laying hens during the early laying stage enable a reduction in calcium levels while contributing to improved laying rate, egg weight, and shell strength. However, higher shell porosity may limit the use of NCC in diets for laying hens whose eggs are intended for longer storage. Future research should focus on the use of NCC in the diets of laying hens during later production periods.
本试验旨在分析蛋鸡饲粮中添加纳米钙(NCC)对生产性能和蛋品质,尤其是蛋壳品质的影响。每笼12只,每笼6个重复。对照组(C): 4.1/100 g饲料白垩+ 4.0/100 g石灰石;阴性对照(NC): 2.75/100 g饲料白垩+ 4.0/100 g石灰石;较低的NCC比例(Nano-L): 1.50/100 g饲料白垩+ 4.0/100 g石灰石+ 1.25/100 g NCC;NCC (Nano-H)比例较高:4.0/100 g石灰石+ 1.75/100 g NCC。饲养12周,监测产蛋率、蛋重、采食量、死亡率等生产结果。进行蛋品质和壳品质分析(厚度、强度、超微结构和微观结构)。在24和28周龄时,每组各取6只鸡进行组织学骨分析,测定髓质骨(MB)面积。饲粮中添加NCC对母鸡的产蛋性能(P <; 0.001)和平均蛋重(P <; 0.001)均有有益影响。纳米h蛋鸡的蛋壳乳突层较厚(P = 0.035),钙饱和度较高(P <; 0.001),抗压强度最高(P = 0.001)。然而,高NCC水平导致最高的壳孔隙率(最大的风道直径),从而导致最高的水蒸气电导(P <; 0.001)。在24周龄时,无论剂量(纳米l和纳米h)如何,接受NCC的母鸡的MB面积都较大(P <; 0.001),而在28周龄时,NC组的MB面积最大,纳米h组最小,C和纳米l组居中(P <; 0.001)。综上所述,蛋鸡产蛋初期饲粮中添加NCC可降低蛋鸡钙含量,提高产蛋率、蛋重和蛋壳强度。然而,较高的蛋壳孔隙率可能会限制蛋鸡饲粮中NCC的使用,因为蛋鸡的鸡蛋需要更长时间的储存。今后的研究重点应放在生产后期蛋鸡饲粮中添加NCC的研究上。
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Effect of the garlic matrix and inclusion level on in vitro methane production and fermentation 大蒜基质和包合水平对体外产甲烷和发酵的影响
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116516
N.F. Sari , S. Stergiadis , P.P. Ray , C. Rymer , L.A. Crompton , K.E. Kliem
Garlic contains bioactive organosulphur compounds reported to be effective in reducing methane (CH4) emissions, but garlic dietary supplements are inconsistent in reducing rumen CH4 production, possibly due to matrix or inclusion level effects. To assess this, the effects of garlic matrix (freeze-dried, FD; garlic extract, GE), source (Chinese; Spanish) and inclusion level (30, 60, 120 mg extract/g DM) on gas, CH4 and volatile fatty acid (VFA) production were measured using an in vitro gas production rumen fermentation system. Garlic extract was extracted from both sources, and this or FD garlic was incubated at the same oil inclusion levels in flasks with a dried, milled total mixed ration (TMR; forage:concentrate 50:50, DM basis) for 72 h, with strained rumen fluid and incubation medium (1:9, v/v). Flasks containing just TMR (control, CON) or no substrate (negative control) were also included. Gas pressure measured at intervals during the fermentation was converted to volume, and gas samples were analysed for CH4 concentration using gas chromatography. Dry matter degradability and VFA concentrations in the medium were measured after 72 h. In vitro gas and CH4 production was fitted to previously published models to obtain gas production kinetic characteristics. Data were analysed using linear mixed models, with processing method, origin, and their interaction as fixed, and run as random factors. Dry matter degradability (g/kg DM) was higher (P < 0.001) with all treatments (both FD and GE) for both Chinese and Spanish garlic across all inclusion rates (79.8 and 80.1) compared to CON (78.3). Total gas production (ml) was higher (P < 0.05) in the GE treatments than the CON (145.2) for both Chinese and Spanish garlic (164.1 and 169.1, respectively). Acetate:propionate ratio was lower (P < 0.001) for both garlic treatments and origin across all inclusion rates (2.4–2.9) compared with CON (3.0). Increasing the inclusion rate did not change in vitro CH4 production compared with CON. The results suggest that the bioactive components in garlic, when presented in an extracted matrix, might enhance overall fermentation efficiency without directly mitigating CH4 emissions. This finding implies that while garlic-based supplements might not consistently reduce CH4 emissions, they could be used to improve feed efficiency and animal productivity in ruminant systems.
据报道,大蒜含有生物活性有机硫化合物,可有效减少甲烷(CH4)排放,但大蒜膳食补充剂在减少瘤胃CH4产量方面并不一致,可能是由于基质或包合物水平的影响。为了评估这一点,采用体外产气瘤胃发酵系统,测量了大蒜基质(冻干,FD;大蒜提取物,GE)、来源(中国、西班牙)和包合水平(30、60、120 mg提取物/g DM)对气体、CH4和挥发性脂肪酸(VFA)产量的影响。从这两种来源中提取大蒜提取物,并将该大蒜或FD大蒜与干燥、研磨的总混合日粮(TMR;饲料:精料50:50,DM基础)在烧瓶中以相同的油包体水平孵育72 h,培养液为过滤瘤胃液和培养液(1:9,v/v)。还包括只含有TMR(对照组)或不含底物(阴性对照组)的烧瓶。发酵过程中每隔一段时间测量的气体压力被转换成体积,气体样品用气相色谱法分析CH4浓度。72 h后测定培养基中的干物质降解率和VFA浓度。体外产气和CH4的产生拟合到先前发表的模型中,以获得产气动力学特征。数据采用线性混合模型进行分析,处理方法、来源及其相互作用为固定因素,运行为随机因素。在所有纳入率(79.8和80.1)中,中国和西班牙大蒜的所有处理(FD和GE)的干物质降解率(g/kg DM)均高于CON处理(78.3)(P <; 0.001)。中国大蒜(164.1)和西班牙大蒜(169.1),GE处理的总产气量(ml)均高于CON处理(145.2)(P <; 0.05)。在所有纳入率(2.4-2.9)中,大蒜处理和原产地的醋酸盐:丙酸盐比例都低于CON (3.0) (P <; 0.001)。与con相比,增加包合率没有改变体外CH4产量。结果表明,大蒜中的生物活性成分在提取基质中存在时,可能会提高整体发酵效率,但不会直接减少CH4排放。这一发现表明,虽然以大蒜为基础的补充剂可能不会持续减少甲烷排放,但它们可以用于提高反刍动物系统的饲料效率和动物生产力。
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Acoustic feeding behavior, growth performance and feed consumption using Lithothamnium as organic mineral dietary supplement for Penaeus vannamei in oligohaline water 凡纳滨对虾在低盐水中的声采食行为、生长性能和饲料消耗
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116517
F. Costa Filho, N.S. Barbosa, L.O. Brito, R. Soares, C. Craveiro, V.K. Takahashi, S. Peixoto
This study evaluated the use of Lithothamnium, a natural organic mineral, as a dietary supplement for Penaeus vannamei in oligohaline waters, focusing on its effects on shrimp performance and feeding behavior monitored through passive acoustic monitoring (PAM). Five experimental treatments were tested: a control diet with inorganic minerals (CT), a control diet supplemented with 2 % (CTLT2) and 4 % (CTLT4) Lithothamnium applied as a surface coating using a commercial binder, and diets where 2 % (LT2) and 4 % (LT4) Lithothamnium replaced inorganic minerals and were added into the feed formulation. During the growth trial, juvenile shrimp (3.1 ± 0.2 g) fed these diets over a 50-day period, and subsequently, groups of shrimp (7.3 ± 1.1 g) were used in PAM and feed consumption trial. Results of growth performance indicated that diets supplemented with Lithothamnium, especially LT2, improved relative weight gain, biomass increase, and feed conversion ratio compared to the control diet (CT). The use of Lithothamnium did not affect the palatability of diets, as evidenced by the lack of differences in the acoustic feeding behavior (total number of clicks and clicking rate per min) and feed consumption (g) across treatments during 30-min recordings. The strong positive correlation (r² = 0.72, p < 0.001) between clicking sounds produced during feed ingestion and feed consumption, reinforce the use of PAM as a reliable tool for assessing shrimp feeding behavior. These findings highlight the potential of Lithothamnium as an alternative to inorganic mineral supplements in shrimp diets, without deleterious effects on feeding behavior and improved shrimp performance in low-salinity aquaculture systems.
本研究评价了在低盐水体中添加天然有机矿物石磷(lithothamium)对凡纳滨对虾(Penaeus vannamei)生产性能和摄食行为的影响,并通过被动声监测(PAM)对其进行了研究。试验试验了5种处理:添加无机矿物质的对照饲粮(CT)、添加2 % (CTLT2)和4 % (CTLT4)石磷作为表面涂层的对照饲粮,以及在饲料配方中添加2 % (LT2)和4 % (LT4)石磷替代无机矿物质的饲粮。在生长试验期间,以3.1 ± 0.2 g的对虾饲喂50 d,随后以7.3 ± 1.1 g的对虾组进行PAM和饲料消耗试验。生长性能结果表明,与对照饲粮(CT)相比,饲粮中添加石磷,特别是LT2,提高了相对增重、生物量增加和饲料系数。在30分钟的记录中,不同处理的声学摄食行为(每分钟的总点击次数和点击率)和饲料消耗(g)没有差异,这证明了石磷的使用不影响饲料的适口性。在摄食过程中产生的咔哒声与饲料消耗之间存在强正相关(r²= 0.72,p <; 0.001),这加强了PAM作为评估虾摄食行为的可靠工具的使用。这些发现强调了石磷作为虾饲料中无机矿物质补充剂的替代品的潜力,在低盐度水产养殖系统中不会对摄食行为产生有害影响并改善虾的生产性能。
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Przewalskia tangutica dietary supplementation enhances performance, modifies grazing behavior, and mitigates methane emissions in sheep on saline-alkali pastures 在盐碱牧场上,添加普氏原羚可提高羊的生产性能,改变放牧行为,并减少甲烷排放
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116510
Xiaoyun Zhang , Lijuan Ran , Kaili Xie , Fujiang Hou
In the face of high-carbon concerns, the rising demand for livestock goods has prompted the industry to find safe and effective ways to boost production while minimizing environmental impact. The use of functional native herbage as a green additive to promote livestock production is gaining increasing attention. This study evaluated the effects of Przewalskia tangutica supplementation at 1.5 % (LP), 3 % (MP), and 4.5 % (HP) on the digestive metabolism, production performance, methane emissions, and grazing behavior of sheep grazing mixed sown pastures. Twenty-four male sheep were randomly assigned to four groups, and animals grazed from 07:00–19:00 and received evening supplements of soybean meal mixed with P. tangutica. Results revealed a significant 77.77 % increase in live weight gain (P < 0.001) in the HP group, along with significantly decreased methane emissions compared with the CON group. Behavioral changes included increases in bite rate (3.75–12.62 %) and decreases in bolus chewing time (10.13–11.99 %) and interbolus interval (7.50–27.72 %). Notably, sheep in the HP group showed increased ruminating time in the afternoon (P < 0.05), which contributed to improved grazing and rumination efficiency. Furthermore, P. tangutica supplementation resulted in elevated levels of total protein (P < 0.05), albumin (P < 0.05), and globulin (P < 0.05), along with reductions in blood urea nitrogen (P < 0.05) and malondialdehyde concentrations (P < 0.05) in the HP group. In conclusion, P. tangutica supplementation enhances the immune and antioxidant capacity of sheep, improves feeding and rumination efficiency, increases live weight gain, and reduces methane emissions, with an optimal inclusion rate of 4.5 %.
面对高碳问题,对畜产品不断增长的需求促使该行业寻找安全有效的方法来提高产量,同时最大限度地减少对环境的影响。利用功能性天然牧草作为绿色添加剂促进畜牧业生产日益受到重视。本研究评价了饲粮中添加1.5 % (LP)、3 % (MP)和4.5 % (HP)的唐古氏普氏菌对混合播种牧场绵羊消化代谢、生产性能、甲烷排放和放牧行为的影响。选取24只公羊,随机分为4组,于07:00-19:00放牧,晚补豆粕混合唐古蒂草。结果显示,与CON组相比,HP组的活增重显著增加77.77 % (P <; 0.001),同时甲烷排放量显著减少。行为改变包括咬伤率增加(3.75 ~ 12.62 %),丸间咀嚼时间减少(10.13 ~ 11.99 %)和丸间咀嚼时间减少(7.50 ~ 27.72 %)。HP组下午反刍时间明显增加(P <; 0.05),有利于提高放牧效率和反刍效率。此外,P . tangutica补充导致高浓度的总蛋白(P & lt; 0.05)、白蛋白(P & lt; 0.05)和球蛋白(P & lt; 0.05),以及减少血液尿素氮(P & lt; 0.05)和丙二醛浓度(P & lt; 0.05)在惠普集团。综上所述,在饲粮中添加唐古提菌可提高绵羊的免疫和抗氧化能力,提高采食和反刍效率,增加活重,减少甲烷排放,最佳添加率为4.5 %。
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Effects of licorice stalk and fennel residue on the meat quality, muscle metabolites, and flavor characteristics of Hu lambs 甘草茎和茴香渣对湖羊肉质、肌肉代谢产物和风味特性的影响
IF 2.7 2区 农林科学 Q1 AGRICULTURE, DAIRY & ANIMAL SCIENCE Pub Date : 2025-09-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2025.116515
Xueying Zhang , Yali Song , Chongyang Liu, Yuanyuan Kong, Fadi Li, Long Guo, Xiangpeng Yue
Exploration of alternative roughage to improve meat quality has driven the growing demand for sustainable sheep production and premium meat. In this study, forty-five male Hu lambs were randomly assigned into three groups: CS (a basal diet with corn stalk), LS (licorice stalk replaced 15 % CS), and FR (fennel residue replaced 15 % CS) to evaluate the effects of LS and FR on production performance, meat quality, muscle fiber characteristics, metabolite profiles and flavor quality. Consequently, dry matter intake (DMI) was significantly increased in the LS group (P < 0.001), although no significant differences were observed in other growth or slaughter performance among the groups (P > 0.05). Meat redness (a*), lightness (L*), and cooking loss were reduced by both LS and FR (P < 0.05). A decreasing trend in shear force was observed, along with a promoted shift in muscle fiber type from I to II. In addition, springiness was significantly enhanced by LS, while gumminess and chewiness were reduced by FR. Volatilomics analysis found that hexanal, nonanal, and paraldehyde levels were increased in the LS and FR groups, contributing to enhanced aromatic, sweet and leafy flavors. These changes were primarily attributed to variations of phosphatidic acid, amino acids, and carbohydrates levels. In summary, LS and FR were shown to modulate lamb meat quality through changes in muscle metabolism. These findings demonstrate that LS and FR, as by-products-based roughage sources, can reduce feed costs while improving meat quality traits desirable for upscale markets.
探索替代粗饲料以提高肉质,推动了对可持续羊生产和优质肉的需求不断增长。本试验选用45只湖羊公羊,随机分为基础饲粮添加玉米秸秆(CS)、甘草秸秆替代15% % CS (LS)和茴香渣替代15% % CS (FR) 3组,研究LS和FR对生产性能、肉品质、肌纤维特性、代谢物特征和风味品质的影响。因此,LS组显著提高了干物质采食量(DMI) (P <; 0.001),但各组间其他生长和屠宰性能无显著差异(P <; 0.05)。LS和FR均降低了肉的红度(a*)、亮度(L*)和蒸煮损失(P <; 0.05)。随着肌纤维类型从I型向II型的转变,观察到剪切力呈下降趋势。此外,LS显著增强了玉米的弹性,而FR则降低了玉米的粘性和嚼劲。挥发物分析发现,LS和FR组的己醛、壬醛和副醛水平均有所提高,从而增强了玉米的芳香、甜味和叶状风味。这些变化主要归因于磷脂酸、氨基酸和碳水化合物水平的变化。综上所述,LS和FR通过改变肌肉代谢来调节羊肉品质。这些发现表明,LS和FR作为基于副产品的粗饲料来源,可以降低饲料成本,同时改善高端市场所需的肉质性状。
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