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Effect of intensive fattening of lambs with forages on the fatty acid profile of intramuscular and subcutaneous fat

Czech Journal of Animal Science, 2010
The effect of forage and breed of lambs on the fatty acid profile of intramuscular fat in m. longis-simus lumborum (LL) and depot fat (SCF) above this muscle was investigated.
U. Kaczor, B. Borys, H. Pustkowiak
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Dietary Baicalin Supplementation Can Enhance the Growth Performance of Weaned Piglets and Maintain the Intestinal Barrier Integrity

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This research innovatively illustrates baicalin’s multifaceted mechanisms in enhancing piglets’ intestinal health: modulating bile acid metabolism via probiotics, reinforcing tight junction proteins (ZO‐1/claudin), suppressing TLR4/NF‐κB‐mediated inflammation, whereas promoting growth and reducing diarrhea.
Yuhui Gao, Jie Liu, Rui Yang, Xizhen Fan, Cheng Liang, Xin'e Shi, Jianjun Jin   +6 more
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Prolificacy in small ruminants

Journal of Dairy, Veterinary & Animal Research, 2020
Prolificacy is the ability to reproduce abundantly. Litter size, which is highly dependent on ovulation rate, has a high economic value and it is a fundamental reproductive trait, especially in small ruminants. Considering the low heritability of prolificacy, it is possible to improve the progress of the prolificacy trait selection using DNA markers ...
Bhuvana Plakkot, Abhina Mohanan, Raji Kanakkaparambil   +2 more
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LncRSFD Alternative Splicing Modulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Adipocytes Through Sponging miRNAs

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
This study identified a molecule named lncRSFD, which is highly expressed in sheep adipose tissues. The lncRSFD gene generates two distinct transcript variants via alternative splicing: lncRSFD‐L and lncRSFD‐S. Functionally, lncRSFD alternative splicing (lncRSFD‐L/S) promotes the proliferation, differentiation, and lipid metabolism of adipocytes ...
Jinpeng Wang, Qiuyang Li, Zhiying Wang, Shan Zhang, Kassahun Bekana, Qingfeng Zhang, Juanshan Zheng, Hongwei Xu, Xianyong Lan, Chuanying Pan   +9 more
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Comparative Meta‐Analysis of Antimicrobial Peptides in Aquatic and Terrestrial Livestock Species

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
A global meta‐analysis of 58 studies (926 effect sizes and 29 species across five taxa) revealed that dietary antimicrobial peptides generally improve growth performance, blood metabolites, and immune responses. The greatest benefits were observed in omnivorous livestock, such as pigs and chickens. Dose‐duration effects were evident. An optimal outcome
Lily Liu, Xu Luo, Qin Zhang, Jinhai Wang, Alan E. Wilson   +4 more
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Integration of Nutrition and Organic Agriculture Framework in Managing Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Ruminants

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen, Xiangfang Tang, Yimin Zhuang, Shengjun Zhao, Ying Ren, Xiaokang Lv   +5 more
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Maedi-visna infection in Pomeranian Coarsewool Sheep in Germany: seroprevalence, environmental and genetic risk factors

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV) cause maedi-visna (MV), an incurable, wasting disease, affecting sheep worldwide. This study evaluated the seroprevalence of maedi-visna virus (MVV) in the native German sheep breed Pomeranian Coarsewool Sheep (RPL) and
Cassandra Frölich, Maria Serena Beato, Paola Gobbi, Sara Mrabet, Gesine Lühken, Martin Ganter   +5 more
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Gut Health in Ostriches (Struthio camelus): Insights Into Intestinal Structure, Functions, Microbiome, and Improvement Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Our paper systematically reviews the intestinal structure, function, and microbiota of ostriches, along with strategies for improving their gut health. We analyze how these factors collectively influence intestinal homeostasis and ostrich welfare, emphasizing probiotics as a promising intervention to enhance gut health, boost population well‐being, and
Zi‐Qun Zhang, Fang‐Fang Guo, Wen‐Juan Du, Meng Li, Aftab Shaukat, Zhu‐Qing Jia, Shu‐Cheng Huang   +6 more
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Sheep Horn Development Revealed by Multi‐Tissue and Cross‐Species Transcriptomic Analysis

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Multi‐tissue and cross‐species transcriptomics with allele‐specific expression show sheep horns are a composite organ integrating epidermal and osteogenic programs. Conserved horn gene modules and cis‐regulatory variation fine‐tune expression networks underlying horn development and size (small scurs vs. large spiral horns).
Hao Li, Yuchen He, Yangshuo Hu, Naominggaowa, Huaiqiang Yang, Zhu Meng, Fei Liu, Shiwen Zhang, Yi Jin, Mingxing Chu, Zhangyuan Pan   +10 more
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Novel insights into ORFV B2L DNA vaccine-mediated gut microbiota modulation and immune augmentation in rats

Frontiers in Immunology
The Orf virus (ORFV) poses a significant threat to livestock and human health, causing economic losses in the livestock industry and potential zoonotic infections.
Umar Farooq, Umar Farooq, Guiqiong Liu, Guiqiong Liu, Sohail Ahmed, Sohail Ahmed, Huiguo Yang, Mehboob Ahmed, Xunping Jiang, Xunping Jiang   +9 more
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