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Dietary Supplementation with Naringin Improves Systemic Metabolic Status and Alleviates Oxidative Stress in Transition Cows via Modulating Adipose Tissue Function: A Lipid Perspective

Antioxidants
Dairy cows face metabolic challenges around the time of calving, leading to a negative energy balance and various postpartum health issues. Adipose tissue is crucial for cows during this period, as it regulates energy metabolism and supports immune ...
Liuxue Li, Sarula Bai, Huiying Zhao, Jian Tan, Ying Wang, Ao Zhang, Linshu Jiang, Yuchao Zhao   +7 more
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Effects of Anemoside B4 on Diarrhea Incidence, Serum Indices, and Fecal Microbial of Suckling Calves

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022
The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Anemoside B4 on diarrhea incidence, serum indices, and fecal microbial of suckling calves. Sixty newborn Chinese Holstein calves with similar body weight (43.7 ± 3.9 kg) were randomly divided into four ...
Meng Lu, Meng Lu, Fengming Hu, Fengming Hu, Yanliang Bi, Yanliang Bi, Tao Ma, Tao Ma, Qiyu Diao, Qiyu Diao, Linshu Jiang, Yan Tu, Yan Tu   +12 more
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Relationship between dairy cow genetic merit and profit on commercial spring calving dairy farms [PDF]

, 2011
peer-reviewedBecause not all animal factors influencing profitability can be included in total merit breeding indices for profitability, the association between animal total merit index and true profitability, taking cognisance of all factors associated
Cromie, A. R., B. Horan, D.P. Berry, A.R. Cromie, Horan, Brendan, G. Ramsbottom, Ramsbottom, George, Berry, Donagh   +7 more
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Climate Change Mitigation in the Dairy Sector: Uncovering Heterogeneity Through Eco‐Efficiency Clubs

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Combining climate change goals with economic targets is crucial for the dairy sector, which is a significant contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. In this paper, we assess economic and climate change implications of dairy production with panel data of Irish dairy farms from 2013 to 2021.
Doris Läpple, Christian Stetter, Cathal Buckley   +2 more
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Propylene Glycol Alleviates Oxidative Stress and Enhances Immunity in Ketotic Cows through Modulating Amino Acid and Lipid Metabolism

Antioxidants
This study investigates the impact of propylene glycol (PRG) on ketotic cows, focusing on alleviating oxidative stress and enhancing immunity through modulating amino acid and lipid metabolism.
Jian Tan, Huiying Zhao, Liuxue Li, Ying Wang, Yucong Pan, Luoyun Fang, Yuchao Zhao, Linshu Jiang   +7 more
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Animal‐Based Brands Taking the Plant‐Based Opportunity: A Tasting Experiment Exploring Consumer Acceptance of Plant‐Based Brand Extensions

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates how consumer taste and brand equity perceptions shape the acceptance of plant‐based milk products. Using a blind/informed tasting experiment, we evaluated consumers' willingness to buy (WTB) and taste perception of a plant‐based milk alternative produced by a traditional dairy brand, compared with competing plant‐based ...
Federico Parmiggiani, Mirta Casati, Elena Castellari, Fosca Vezzulli, Veronica Vitali, Milena Lambri, Claudio Soregaroli   +6 more
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Gut microbiota-driven IL-17/PPAR axis mediates epigallocatechin-induced intestinal repair in weaned lambs

Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Background Early weaning is a key strategy to improve lamb production efficiency; however, it inevitably compromises intestinal barrier integrity and function.
Yuwei Zhao, Zhuo Wang, Dingkun Fan, Jixian Zhang, Yan Tu, Qiyu Diao, Kai Cui   +6 more
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A1 β-casein and A2 β-casein: effects on the gastrointestinal motility, digestion, and absorption

Journal of Functional Foods
This study compared A1 and A2 β-casein using a constipated mouse model and ex vivo intestinal sac assays. A2 β-casein significantly improved constipation-related outcomes—enhancing body weight recovery, shortening the first black stool time, increasing ...
Shihang Li, Shijun Sun, Wenzhuang Shen, Meiling Sun, Pengyu Xiang, Xiaoyu Mao, Xuxiang Lu, Hongtao Xu, Yujun Jiang, Xinyan Yang   +9 more
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Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
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Feeding with a NaCl-Supplemented Alfalfa-Based TMR Improves Nutrient Utilization, Rumen Fermentation, and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity in AOHU Sheep: A Nutritional Simulation of Saline–Alkaline Conditions

Fermentation
Saline–alkaline soils are becoming prevalent across the globe, decreasing the availability of forage for animals and threatening sustainable animal production.
Hunegnaw Abebe, Ruochen Yang, Guicong Wei, Xiaoran Feng, Yan Tu   +4 more
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