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View article: Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Prediction for Body Weight of Angus Cattle
Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Prediction for Body Weight of Angus Cattle Open
With the growing global population, the demand for beef is increasing, making the genetic improvement of beef cattle crucial for sustainable production. This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters using different models and predict bod…
View article: Effects of Energy Intake on Nutrient Digestibility, Nitrogen Metabolism, Energy Utilization, Serum Biochemical Indices, and Rumen Microbiota in Lanzhou Fat-Tailed Sheep
Effects of Energy Intake on Nutrient Digestibility, Nitrogen Metabolism, Energy Utilization, Serum Biochemical Indices, and Rumen Microbiota in Lanzhou Fat-Tailed Sheep Open
This study sought to investigate the impact of different levels of dietary maintenance energy metabolism on nutrient digestibility, rumen microbiota composition, and serum biochemical parameters in Lanzhou fat-tailed sheep rams. A total of…
View article: Effects of Dietary Protein Levels on Digestion, Metabolism, Serum Biochemical Indexes, and Rumen Microflora of Lanzhou Fat-Tailed Sheep
Effects of Dietary Protein Levels on Digestion, Metabolism, Serum Biochemical Indexes, and Rumen Microflora of Lanzhou Fat-Tailed Sheep Open
This study aimed to investigate the effect of varying levels of dietary protein on digestion, metabolism, serum biochemical indexes, and rumen microflora in Lanzhou fat-tailed sheep. A total of twenty 8-month-old healthy rams with an initi…
View article: Ovine LncRSFD1 Mined from RNA-Seq: Identification, Expression Profile, Promotion of Preadipocyte Differentiation, Promoter Activity, and Its Polymorphisms Related to Phenotypic Traits
Ovine LncRSFD1 Mined from RNA-Seq: Identification, Expression Profile, Promotion of Preadipocyte Differentiation, Promoter Activity, and Its Polymorphisms Related to Phenotypic Traits Open
Tail fat is essential for sheep survival in extreme environments, yet its significance is often overlooked, leading to the decline of fat-tailed breeds. This study identified a novel lncRNA, lncRSFD1 (TCONS_00054953), through transcriptome…
View article: Exploring the distribution of polymorphism across diverse breeds Worldwide in the bovine <i>NR5A2</i> gene and its correlation with number of mature follicles and corpus albicans
Exploring the distribution of polymorphism across diverse breeds Worldwide in the bovine <i>NR5A2</i> gene and its correlation with number of mature follicles and corpus albicans Open
The Nuclear receptor subfamily 5 group A member 2 (NR5A2) gene plays a pivotal role in ovarian development, ovulation, and reproductive traits. There is a lack of studies on its impact on ovarian traits and reproductive traits in cattle. T…
View article: Modulations in gastrointestinal microbiota during postpartum period fulfill energy requirements and maintain health of lactating Tibetan cattle
Modulations in gastrointestinal microbiota during postpartum period fulfill energy requirements and maintain health of lactating Tibetan cattle Open
Introduction Postpartum period of dairy cattle is an important phase of their life mainly associated with the changes in physiology, rumen function, and energy metabolism. Studies have shown that gut microbial composition undergoes drastic…
View article: Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics of Enterococci Isolated from Clinical Bovine Mastitis Cases in Ningxia
Prevalence and Molecular Characteristics of Enterococci Isolated from Clinical Bovine Mastitis Cases in Ningxia Open
The results of this study can provide a reference for the prevention and treatment of bovine mastitis caused by enterococci.
View article: Forage lignocellulose is an important factor in driving the seasonal dynamics of rumen anaerobic fungi in grazing yak and cattle
Forage lignocellulose is an important factor in driving the seasonal dynamics of rumen anaerobic fungi in grazing yak and cattle Open
Anaerobic fungi (AF) inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants and play an important role in the degradation of fiber feed. However, limited knowledge is available on seasonal dynamics and inter-species differences in rumen AF commun…
View article: Prevalence and Characterization of Serratia marcescens Isolated from Clinical Bovine Mastitis Cases in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China
Prevalence and Characterization of Serratia marcescens Isolated from Clinical Bovine Mastitis Cases in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China Open
To our knowledge, this is the first report of genetic determinants for antimicrobial resistance and virulence in S. marcescens isolated from bovine mastitis cases in China. These findings are useful for developing strategies for prevention…
View article: Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Mediate Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Cell Pyroptosis in Dairy Cows with Endometritis
Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Mediate Bovine Endometrial Epithelial Cell Pyroptosis in Dairy Cows with Endometritis Open
Neutrophils are involved in the development of endometritis, but it remains unknown how neutrophils induce inflammation and tissue damage. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) clear invading pathogens during infection but induce pyroptosi…
View article: Lactobacillus rhamnosus CY12 Enhances Intestinal Barrier Function by Regulating Tight Junction Protein Expression, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation Response in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Caco-2 Cells
Lactobacillus rhamnosus CY12 Enhances Intestinal Barrier Function by Regulating Tight Junction Protein Expression, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation Response in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Caco-2 Cells Open
The intestinal barrier is vital for preventing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The objectives of this study were to assess whether the Lactobacillus rhamnosus CY12 could alleviate oxidative stress, inflammation, and the disruption of tig…
View article: Mutation Breeding of Lactobacillus rhamnosus from Dairy Cow by 12C6+ Heavy Ion Beam
Mutation Breeding of Lactobacillus rhamnosus from Dairy Cow by 12C6+ Heavy Ion Beam Open
In this study, 12C6+ heavy ion beam released from heavy ion accelerator of Chinese Academy of Sciences was used as the radiation mutagenesis source. With acid spot value and bacteriostatic ring value as indexes, functional mutagenesis of L…
View article: Age-dependent changes of hindgut microbiota succession and metabolic function of Mongolian cattle in the semi-arid rangelands
Age-dependent changes of hindgut microbiota succession and metabolic function of Mongolian cattle in the semi-arid rangelands Open
Dietary changes have significant effects on gut microbiota and host health. Weaning is an important stage of dietary change in ruminants. The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) microbiota of calf in the early life undergo some changes, and the p…
View article: Comparison of Dynamics of Udder Skin Microbiota From Grazing Yak and Cattle During the Perinatal Period on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau
Comparison of Dynamics of Udder Skin Microbiota From Grazing Yak and Cattle During the Perinatal Period on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau Open
The perinatal period has an important impact on the health of ruminants, and the imbalance of udder skin microbiota might be an important inducement of bovine mastitis. However, it is not clear how the perinatal period affects the microbia…
View article: Inhibition of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Formation by Cl-Amidine Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endometritis and Uterine Tissue Damage
Inhibition of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Formation by Cl-Amidine Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Endometritis and Uterine Tissue Damage Open
Endometritis is a common disease that affects the production in dairy cows and leads to severe losses in the dairy industry. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) formation promotes pathogenic invasions of the lumen of the tissue, leading …
View article: Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Reveal Inhibition of Hepatic Adipogenesis and Fat Catabolism in Yak for Adaptation to Forage Shortage During Cold Season
Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Reveal Inhibition of Hepatic Adipogenesis and Fat Catabolism in Yak for Adaptation to Forage Shortage During Cold Season Open
Animals have adapted behavioral and physiological strategies to conserve energy during periods of adverse conditions. Hepatic glucose is one such adaptation used by grazing animals. While large vertebrates have been shown to have feed util…
View article: In Vitro Probiotic Characteristics and Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Cattle-Yak Milk
In Vitro Probiotic Characteristics and Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Cattle-Yak Milk Open
Cattle-yak milk is an important raw material and an indispensable source of high-quality food for local farmers and herdsmen to produce ghee, milk residue, yogurt, and other dairy products. In this study, Lactobacillus strains were isolate…
View article: Fecal Microbiota Dynamics Reveal the Feasibility of Early Weaning of Yak Calves under Conventional Grazing System
Fecal Microbiota Dynamics Reveal the Feasibility of Early Weaning of Yak Calves under Conventional Grazing System Open
Background: The gut microbiota plays an important role in the health and production of animals. However, little information is available on the dynamic variations and comparison of intestinal microbiota in post-weaning yak calves living on…
View article: Dynamics of rumen bacterial composition of yak (<i>Bos grunniens</i>) in response to dietary supplements during the cold season
Dynamics of rumen bacterial composition of yak (<i>Bos grunniens</i>) in response to dietary supplements during the cold season Open
This study aimed to explore the rumen bacterial community of yak in response to dietary supplements during the cold season. In addition, the rumen fermentation products were also analyzed. Twenty-one female domestic yaks were randomly divi…
View article: Effects of dietary yeast beta-1,3-1,6-glucan on growth performance, intestinal morphology and chosen immunity parameters changes in Haidong chicks
Effects of dietary yeast beta-1,3-1,6-glucan on growth performance, intestinal morphology and chosen immunity parameters changes in Haidong chicks Open
The growth performance of Haidong chicks is improved when 10 and 20 g/kg 1,3-1,6 beta-glucan is included in the diet; hence, it is suggested to diet include 1,3-1,6 beta-glucan in poultry diet to reduce and replace the use of antibiotics.