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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ruizhi Hu, Jijun Tan, Zhanfeng Li, Long Wang, Mingkun Shi, Baizhen Li, Ming Liu, Xupeng Yuan, Jianhua He, Xiaosong Wu
Summary: Resveratrol supplementation can improve placental function and reproductive performance in sows by ameliorating insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation, potentially through regulating gut microbiota.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Agronomy
Clint E. Edmunds, Alyssa S. Cornelison, Chantale Farmer, Christof Rapp, Valerie E. Ryman, Wes P. Schweer, Mark E. Wilson, C. Robert Dove
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of dietary manganese on the reproductive performance of sows. The results showed that supplementary dietary manganese led to improved birth weights and pre-weaning growth of piglets.
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Veterinary Sciences
Wei Zhong, Liang Hu, Yang Zhao, Zhen Li, Yong Zhuo, Xuemei Jiang, Jian Li, Xilun Zhao, Lianqiang Che, Bin Feng, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Zhengfeng Fang, De Wu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary choline levels during gestation on reproductive performance of sows. The results showed that increasing dietary choline levels improved the birth weight and uniformity of neonatal piglets, as well as the overall litter performance during lactation. This may be associated with better antioxidant capability, metabolic status, and gut microbiota of sows during gestation.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Lianqiang Che, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Jianping Wang, Jian Li, Bin Feng, De Wu
Summary: This study found that supplementing soluble fiber during the prepubescent phase can improve reproductive performance and increase litter size in breeding sows.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shanchuan Cao, Honglin Yan, Wenjie Tang, Hongfu Zhang, Jingbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated whether dietary supplementation with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) could restore the declines in embryonic survival and reproductive performance in high-parity sows. The results showed that CoQ10 supplementation increased embryonic survival, improved reproductive performance, and reduced oxidative stress in high-parity sows.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
SeungMin Oh, Abdolreza Hosseindoust, SangHun Ha, Joseph Moturi, JunYoung Mun, Habeeb Tajudeen, JinSoo Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of acid detergent fiber (ADF) levels on reproductive performance, intestinal integrity, and metabolism of gestating sows, and its carry-over effect on the lactation period during heat stress. The results showed that the application of high fiber diet could reduce the stress response of sows, increase feed intake, and promote piglet growth and development.
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Veterinary Sciences
Yue Wang, Yusheng Qin, Wei Zhao, Fusheng Yao, Wenjing Wang, Xiao Hu, Linghua Cheng, Lei An, Jianhui Tian
Summary: Sildenafil dietary supplementation improves the reproductive performance of sows and gilt and enhances the growth performance of neonatal piglets. Sildenafil supplementation during the mid-to-late gestation period shows the most significant improvement in litter performance.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jiajian Tan, Miaomiao Wang, Haiqing Sun, Chao Wang, Hongkui Wei, Siwen Jiang, Yuanfei Zhou, Jian Peng
Summary: The effects of age, body weight, and backfat thickness of replacement gilts at first estrus and first mating on their subsequent reproductive performance and retention of their first 2 parities as sows were evaluated. Various factors were found to be significantly associated with reproductive performance and retention rates. It was observed that replacement gilts with specific age, body weight, and backfat thickness had higher reproductive indexes.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Pengguang Zhang, Guoyuan Jiang, Chenghong Ma, Yubo Wang, Enfa Yan, Linjuan He, Jianxin Guo, Xin Zhang, Jingdong Yin
Summary: This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation of laminarin during late pregnancy and lactation significantly improves the reproductive performance of sows and the growth performance of piglets. Furthermore, it affects the composition of colostrum and milk, as well as the levels of inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulins in sow serum.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Flor-Anita Corredor, Leticia P. Sanglard, Jason W. Ross, Aileen F. Keating, Richard J. Leach, Nick V. L. Serao
Summary: Vulva score as an indicator trait has potential for improving reproductive efficiency in first-parity performance, with genetic and genomic analyses providing valuable insights into its application.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yang Chen, Fan Wang, Shaocheng Bai, Xin Chen, Xudong Han, Jiawei Cai, Zhiyuan Bao, Chao Cao, Bohao Zhao, Xinsheng Wu
Summary: In commercial rabbit breeding systems, the conception rate at P6 was significantly reduced compared to earlier parities. This decrease in fertility was associated with lower litter size, survival rate, and weight of kits. The study also found that parity affected follicle reservoir, serum anti-oxidant levels, ovarian function, and molecular regulation. These findings provide valuable insights into improving the reproductive rate of female rabbits.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jian Geng, Weicheng Jin, Jingyou Hao, Mohan Huo, Yuefeng Zhang, Chunmei Xie, Baokai Zhao, Yanhua Li
Summary: The study found that supplementation with MBP had positive effects on lactating sows, including improved immune function, gastrointestinal function, altered blood cell ratios, and changes in milk microbiota and metabolites. These results suggest that MBP may be considered as a potential dietary supplement for lactating sows in pork production.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lixue Wang, Shuai Zhang, Lee J. Johnston, Crystal L. Levesque, Jingdong Yin, Bing Dong
Summary: The effects of adding fat to sow diets on reproductive and growth performance of sows and piglets are influenced by various factors. Adding fat during late gestation and lactation decreases feed intake but tends to increase energy intake. It has no significant impact on litter weights at birth and weaning, but it may increase the total number of piglets at birth. Fat supplementation can increase milk fat concentration in sows and shorten the wean to estrus interval.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joseph Moturi, Abdolreza Hosseindoust, Habeeb Tajudeen, Jun Young Mun, Sang Hun Ha, Jin Soo Kim
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of dietary fiber levels and the ratio of soluble fiber to insoluble fiber on the reproductive performance of sows under heat stress. The results indicated that a higher level of dietary fiber and soluble fiber could improve the sows' reproductive performance and immune function.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. H. Bai, Y. S. Qin, S. L. Zhang, X. L. Xu, Y. Q. Song, L. L. Xiao, T. Feng, J. H. Tian, Y. Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of two TAI protocols on the reproductive performance of primiparous sows, showing that the experimental groups had higher estrus rates within seven days after weaning and significantly higher farrowing rates compared to the control group.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xie Peng, Yingyan Huang, Guixiang Wang, Ying He, Liang Hu, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Jian Li, Jiayong Tang, Lun Hua, Xuemei Jiang, Yong Zhuo, Lianqiang Che, De Wu
Summary: Maternal long-term intake of inulin can improve fetal development by altering the intestinal microbiota and related metabolites.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Desheng Li, De Xin Dang, Shengyu Xu, Yumin Tian, De Wu, Yuhong Su
Summary: The study showed that feeding sows with graded levels of ISO-containing diet during late-gestation and lactation could improve the reproductive performance of sows and promote the growth of offspring.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Wei Zhong, Liang Hu, Yang Zhao, Zhen Li, Yong Zhuo, Xuemei Jiang, Jian Li, Xilun Zhao, Lianqiang Che, Bin Feng, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Zhengfeng Fang, De Wu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary choline levels during gestation on reproductive performance of sows. The results showed that increasing dietary choline levels improved the birth weight and uniformity of neonatal piglets, as well as the overall litter performance during lactation. This may be associated with better antioxidant capability, metabolic status, and gut microbiota of sows during gestation.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yunhan Liu, Bin Huo, Zhongping Chen, Kun Wang, Lingjie Huang, Lianqiang Che, Bin Feng, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Yong Zhuo, Caimei Wu, De Wu, Zhengfeng Fang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of chromium yeast on the growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat traits, antioxidant status, immune traits, and serum biochemical parameters of grow-finish pigs. The results showed that chromium yeast supplementation improved the meat quality and immune traits of pigs and increased their antioxidant capacity.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rongnan Li, Xiaodong Wu, Zhendong Zhu, Yinghua Lv, Yi Zheng, Hongzhao Lu, Kaifeng Zhou, De Wu, Wenxian Zeng, Wuzi Dong, Tao Zhang
Summary: Spermine and spermidine alleviate oxidative stress, improving the efficacy of boar semen preservation.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Xiaohua Huang, Qin He, Heng Zhu, Zhengfeng Fang, Lianqiang Che, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Jianping Wang, Yuanfeng Zou, Chao Huang, Lixia Li, Haiyan Xu, De Wu, Bin Feng
Summary: This study demonstrates that hepatic leptin signaling can decrease MKP-3 protein levels, thereby suppressing hepatic gluconeogenesis and improving hyperglycemia.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Qianqian Zhang, Jian Li, Guixiang Wang, Lizhi Wang, Zhiming Zhang, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Xuemei Jiang, Xilun Zhao, De Wu, Lianqiang Che
Summary: This study compared the effects of Bacillus subtilis PB6 (BS) and bacitracin methylene disalicylate (BMD) on the growth performance and cecal microbiota community of male ducks. The results showed that BS supplementation improved the intestinal morphology and reduced the feed conversion ratio, and had a greater effect than BMD supplementation on the microbiota community.
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Microbiology
Peng Wang, Qianqian Chen, Peiqiang Yuan, Sen Lin, Hong Chen, Ran Li, Xiaoling Zhang, Yong Zhuo, Jian Li, Lianqiang Che, Bin Feng, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, De Wu, Zhengfeng Fang
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of manipulating bile acid (BA) homeostasis and progesterone metabolism through steering gut microbiota. It found that oral vancomycin can reduce maternal BA levels during pregnancy and have an impact on the intestinal microbiota. Additionally, the study reveals that vancomycin can increase the excretion of certain sulfated progesterone metabolites (PMSs) in feces. Similar results were observed in mice experiments. These findings provide new insights into the prevention and treatment of disrupted BA homeostasis during pregnancy by targeting specific microbiota.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Qianqian Zhang, Jian Li, Xin Yi, Zipeng Li, Shuang Liang, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, De Wu, Lianqiang Che
Summary: The effects of Rhodotorula benthica culture (RBC) and antibiotics (AB) on the growth performance, nutrients digestibility, morphological indicators, and colonic microbiota of weaning piglets were explored. The results showed that dietary RBC improved the growth performance of weaned piglets, and 10 g/kg of RBC2 in the diet achieved better effects on higher average daily gain, ileal villi morphology, and stronger antioxidant capacity than dietary AB and RBC1 in weaning piglets.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Feng Qin, Wenyan Wei, Junjie Gao, Xuemei Jiang, Lianqiang Che, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Jianping Wang, Mengmeng Sun, De Wu, Shengyu Xu
Summary: Dietary fiber is a substance that cannot be digested by endogenous digestive enzymes but can be digested by intestinal microorganisms. In recent years, it has gained increasing attention due to its functional properties, potential health benefits to animals, and fermentability. Research suggests that dietary fiber can provide energy for pigs through intestinal microbial fermentation, improve sow welfare and reproductive performance, regulate intestinal flora, and enhance immunity.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yang Liu, Aimin Wu, Ruixia Mo, Qiang Zhou, Lianghui Song, Zheng Li, Hua Zhao, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, De Wu, Lianqiang Che
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary lysolecithin supplementation on the growth performance, nutrients absorption, lipid metabolism, and redox status of weaned pigs. The results showed that dietary lysolecithin supplementation improved the growth performance, enhanced nutrients absorption, and improved the redox status and lipid metabolism of weaned pigs.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jiameng Yang, Bin Huo, Kun Wang, Xuecai Hu, Lijia Zhang, Hua Li, Lingjie Huang, Jiayong Tang, Jian Li, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Lianqiang Che, Gang Tian, Bin Feng, De Wu, Zhengfeng Fang
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of different levels of standardised ileal digestible lysine on the performance, nutrient digestibility, serum metabolites, and carcass and meat traits of Yacha pigs. The results showed that increasing dietary lysine levels improved the growth rate, feed efficiency, nutrient digestibility, and meat quality of the pigs. Optimal lysine levels were determined for different growth phases of the pigs.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shengyu Xu, Yanpeng Dong, Sirun Chen, Yalei Liu, Zimei Li, Xinlin Jia, Mickael Briens, Xuemei Jiang, Yan Lin, Lianqiang Che, Yong Zhuo, Jian Li, Bin Feng, Zhengfeng Fang, Jianping Wang, Zhihua Ren, De Wu
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary 2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutanoic acid (HMSeBA) supplementation on follicle development and ovarian granulosa cell function. The results showed that HMSeBA supplementation promotes follicle development through the antioxidant pathway and enhances the function of ovarian granulosa cells.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Lianqiang Che, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Jianping Wang, Jian Li, Bin Feng, De Wu
Summary: This study found that supplementing soluble fiber during the prepubescent phase can improve reproductive performance and increase litter size in breeding sows.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying He, Xie Peng, Yang Liu, Qing Wu, Qiang Zhou, Yingyan Huang, Shiya Liu, Liang Hu, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Jian Li, Xuemei Jiang, Yong Zhuo, De Wu, Lianqiang Che
Summary: This study investigated the effects of long-term maternal intake of inulin on intestinal morphology, permeability, inflammation, and microbiota in offspring rats treated with DSS. The results showed that maternal intake of inulin exacerbated intestinal damage and inflammation, associated with decreased acetate levels and altered intestinal microbiota. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the impact of inulin on intestinal health.