Dietary supplementation with microbially fermented rice bran promotes lactation performance in dairy cows by increasing rumen fermentation performance and nutrient digestibility [PDF]
IntroductionMicrobial fermentation effectively addresses the issue of rice bran rancidity also enhances its nutritional value as animal feed. This study aimed to explore the effects of dietary microbially fermented rice bran feed (MFRB) supplementation ...
Zixiao Zhang +10 more
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Optimization of Artemisia ordosica crude polysaccharides on milk fatty acid composition in lactating donkeys and their effects on rectal microbiome and lactation performance [PDF]
IntroductionThis study evaluated the effects of dietary Artemisia ordosica crude polysaccharides (AOCP; 0.5 g/kg DM) supplementation on milk fatty acid profiles, rectal microbiota, enzymes related to lipid metabolism, and lactation performance in ...
Fanzhu Meng +10 more
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Key regulators of lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle and Chinese Holstein cattle unraveled by multi-omics integration [PDF]
This study aimed to elucidate the molecular regulatory mechanisms underlying lactation performance in Xinjiang Brown cattle (XJBC) and Chinese Holstein cattle (CHC).
Kailun Ma +9 more
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Biochanin A (BCA), an isoflavone phytoestrogen, is a secondary metabolite produced mainly in leguminous plants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of BCA on lactation performance, nitrogen metabolism, and the health of dairy goat ...
Qingbiao Xu +7 more
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Dietary Supplementation of Concentrate Improves Lactation Performance and Immune Function in Grazing Lactating Yaks Through Changes in Rumen Microbial Population and Metabolites [PDF]
Grazing yaks often face protein deficiency due to low-quality pasture, which limits milk production. This study aimed to investigate the effects of varying protein levels in concentrate supplementation on lactational performance, immune function, and ...
Lu Sun +6 more
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Effects of Supplementing Rumen-Protected Glutathione on Lactation Performance, Nutrients, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Health in Dairy Cows During the Transition Period [PDF]
Glutathione (GSH), widely present in plant and animal cells and crucial for combating oxidative stress and inflammation, has not been evaluated in dairy cows.
Yu Hao +6 more
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Dietary supplementation of Citrus bioflavonoids improves lactation performance in buffaloes during hot weather by regulating antioxidant capacity, immune function, and rumen microbes [PDF]
Citrus bioflavonoids (CB) are well recognized for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestion-promoting properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary CB supplementation on apparent nutrient digestibility, lactation performance ...
Yinghui Li +11 more
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Development and application of a 1K functional liquid chip for lactation performance in Bactrian camels [PDF]
IntroductionThe advancement of high-throughput, high-quality, flexible, and cost-effective genotyping platforms is crucial for the progress of dairy breeding in Bactrian camels.
Lili Guo +23 more
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Effects of Acremonium terricola Culture on Lactation Performance, Immune Function, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Flora of Sows [PDF]
This study aimed to determine the effects of different doses of Acremonium terricola culture (ATC) on lactation performance, immune function, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal flora of sows. Forty-five Landrace sows (3–6 parity) were randomly assigned
Zhirong Chen +5 more
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Effects of dandelion (Taraxacum sp.,) supplements on lactation performance, antioxidative activity, and plasma metabolome in primiparous dairy cows [PDF]
Objective This study evaluated the effects of dandelion supplements on lactation performance, circulating antioxidative activity and plasma metabolomics in primiparous dairy cows. Methods A total of 60 mid-lactation dairy cows (milk yield = 34.29±0.34 kg/
Yan Li, Jie Mei, Jiaqi Wang, Hongyun Liu
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