Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adam D. Langworthy, Mark J. Freeman, James L. Hills, David K. McLaren, Richard P. Rawnsley, Keith G. Pembleton
Summary: We found that swards sown with perennial ryegrass, white clover, and plantain improved the daily milk yield of dairy cows compared to those sown to perennial ryegrass only. The milk yield improvements were evident at lower forage allowances but diminished at higher allowances. Increasing species diversity is a possible strategy to overcome the limitations in perennial ryegrass monocultures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Miaomiao Zhou, Fei Huang, Xinyi Du, Changfa Wang, Guiqin Liu
Summary: This study examines the effects of different lactation stages on the composition and function of donkey milk microbiota. The results show that the microbial composition and functions of donkey milk are significantly influenced by lactation stages. Donkey milk contains beneficial bacteria but also poses potential health risks.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiali Huang, Xueqi Dai, Xiaoming Chen, Imran Ali, Hao Chen, Jialei Gou, Chifu Zhuo, Min Huang, Bo Zhu, Yunlai Tang, Jikai Liu, Yuxuan Xu, Fanzhou Tang, Jiahao Xue
Summary: Enrichment plants were screened and microbial groups were added to establish a complete combined forage grass-microbial remediation system of strontium-contaminated soil. The BCR sequential extraction method was used to explore the occurrence states of strontium in forage grasses. Results showed that Sudan grass had a high removal rate of strontium and the addition of microbial groups significantly increased the accumulation of strontium in forage grasses. The optimal forage grass-microbial combination has the potential to repair contaminated soil within three years.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. M. Osorio-Doblado, K. P. Feldmann, J. M. Lourenco, R. L. Stewart, W. B. Smith, L. O. Tedeschi, F. L. Fluharty, T. R. Callaway
Summary: The rumen microbial ecosystem, comprised of bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and fungi, plays a crucial role in the degradation of plant cell walls in ruminants fed a variety of forages. Next-generation sequencing techniques have greatly enhanced our understanding of the microbial ecology of the rumen and the specific role of carbohydrate-active enzymes in forage degradation. These advancements have also shed light on the dynamic changes in the ruminal microbial population and the impact on the assortment of fermentation products. A better understanding of the rumen's microbial population is essential for improving fiber degradation and promoting sustainable production systems.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Khaterine C. Salazar-Cubillas, Uta Dickhoefer
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the adequacy of predicting post-ruminal crude protein supply from fresh tropical forage using in vitro and chemical methods. The in vitro method showed moderate adequacy in estimating PRCP supply at moderate to high rumen passage rates, while the chemical method had poorer adequacy. Equations developed in this study may predict PRCP supply reasonably well.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lucie Marousez, Lea Chantal Tran, Edwina Micours, Matthieu Antoine, Frederic Gottrand, Jean Lesage, Delphine Ley
Summary: Inadequate perinatal nutrition can affect the maturity of the intestinal barrier and the development of the intestinal microbiota in mice. Supplementing with prebiotic fiber appears to improve gut microbiota establishment in postnatal-growth-restricted mice and can lead to changes in intestinal morphology and microbial composition.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. Halfen, N. Carpinelli, F. A. B. Del Pino, J. D. Chapman, E. D. Sharman, J. L. Anderson, J. S. Osorio
Summary: The continuous trend of narrowing margin between feed costs and milk prices in the US dairy industry underlines the importance of improving and maintaining feed efficiency. Yeast culture supplements have been evaluated for their effects on milk production and feed efficiency, but their impact on rumen microbial populations and fermentation is not well understood. This study aimed to assess the effects of yeast culture supplementation on lactation performance, rumen fermentation, and abundance of ruminal bacteria in dairy cows.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cheng Guo, Yaqi Wu, Shengli Li, Zhijun Cao, Yajing Wang, Jiang Mao, Haitao Shi, Renhuang Shi, Xiaoge Sun, Yuhui Zheng, Fanlin Kong, Yangyi Hao, Xiaofeng Xu
Summary: Forages play a vital role in the health and production of dairy cows. The butyrate acid content and fiber spiral number in forages can impact rumen fermentation and microbial profiles. Alfalfa silage feeds contribute to higher milk protein levels, while alkali-treated corn straw can increase total rumination time in dairy cows.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sara Perez-Vila, Mark A. Fenelon, James A. O'Mahony, Laura G. Gomez-Mascaraque
Summary: With the increasing demand for alternative protein sources, it is crucial to explore the optimal conditions for the extraction and purification of proteins from green leaves. This review discusses the main factors affecting protein extraction and the challenges faced during the extraction and purification process, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right raw materials and removing unwanted compounds.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
David P. Casper, Jon P. Pretz, Heb T. Purvis
Summary: Y Cobalt lactate is a highly soluble ruminal Co source that can improve ruminal fiber digestion. Increasing ruminal-soluble Co inclusion rates may benefit late-lactation dairy cows by enhancing income over feed cost.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Yang You, Jingfei Ren, Jing Wu, Zhouwen Ma, Yongchao Gu, Yingxin Wang, Zhaofeng Wang, Saman Bowatte, Qingping Zhou, Fujiang Hou
Summary: The study found that spraying taste agents onto alpine pasture can indirectly alter soil bacterial diversity and encourage more selective feeding of pasture species. Different taste agents have varying effects on soil bacterial diversity and vegetation diversity.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Florian Leiber, Florian N. Moser, Stefanie Ammer, Johanna K. Probst, Cem Baki, Anet Spengler Neff, Anna Bieber
Summary: Adaptivity of eating and rumination behavior in low-input dairy farming systems was examined in this study. The results showed that forage quality significantly affected chewing behavior, with increased eating time and decreased rumination time as the nutritive quality of feed improved. However, there were no significant correlations between chewing behavior and efficiency estimates.
Article
Agronomy
Dayanne Camelo, Jose Carlos Batista Dubeux, Mercia Virginia Ferreira dos Santos, Mario Andrade Lira, Giselle Gomes Monteiro Fracetto, Felipe Jose Cury Fracetto, Marcio Vieira da Cunha, Erinaldo Viana de Freitas
Summary: Vegetation cover impacts soil organic matter and soil microorganism activity; Intercropping forage cactus with tree legumes in semi-arid tropics in Brazil enhances soil microbial biomass and organic matter.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mudasir Nazar, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Siran Wang, Jie Zhao, Zhihao Dong, Junfeng Li, Niaz Ali Kaka, Tao Shao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of epiphytic microbiota from different forages on the fermentation characteristics and microbial community structure of forage sorghum silage. It was found that the pH value and organic acid contents of silages differed depending on the different microbiota treatments, and the microbial community also varied. Inoculated silages with Napier grass and Sudan grass showed similar pH values and contents of lactic acid and acetic acid at day 3 and 60 of ensiling. However, silages inoculated with forage sorghum and maize had lower pH values and higher lactic acid contents, with higher acetic acid contents. Microbial community analysis revealed that species from Weisella genus were predominantly present in forage sorghum, Napier grass, and Sudan grass silages, while Lactococcus dominated the maize silage during early ensiling, and Lactobacillus was predominant in all inoculated terminal silages.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pei Zhou, Cong Gao, Wei Song, Wanqing Wei, Jing Wu, Liming Liu, Xiulai Chen
Summary: The engineering status of protein is crucial for the efficient bioproduction in microbial cell factories. Strategies such as protein engineering, protein modification, and protein assembly can effectively modify the protein status and enhance production efficiency.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Tingting Jia, Bing Wang, Zhu Yu, Zhe Wu
Summary: The study found that oats harvested at the filling stage had better fermentation quality and aerobic stability compared to those harvested at the boot stage. While LP and LR inoculants improved fermentation quality but reduced aerobic stability, LB and LR inoculants increased the in vitro dry matter digestibility of WCOS at the filling stage.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jiang Chun Wan, Kai Yun Xie, Yu Xiang Wang, Li Liu, Zhu Yu, Bing Wang
Summary: The study indicated that wilting and supplementation with molasses and Lactobacillus plantarum could enhance the ensiling quality and in vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of sudangrass silage. Significant interactions were observed between additives and wilting, impacting the fermentation parameters of the silage.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bing Wang, Yuejun Wang, Shuxian Zuo, Sijia Peng, Zhanjun Wang, Yingjun Zhang, Hailing Luo
Summary: This study investigated the meat metabolome of Tan lamb and rumen bacterial community under different feeding regimes, revealing that artificial pasture grazing led to changes in amino acid and fatty acid composition in the muscle, resulting in healthier lamb meat products.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yan Li, Mei Lv, Jiaqi Wang, Zhonghong Tian, Bo Yu, Bing Wang, Jianxin Liu, Hongyun Liu
Summary: The supplementation of dandelion significantly affected the ruminal microbiome and metabolome in lactating dairy cows, leading to enhanced rumen fermentation. This impact was reflected in changes in bacterial community composition and metabolite profiles, indicating potential benefits for the cows' digestive system and overall health.
Article
Agronomy
Run Gao, Bing Wang, Tingting Jia, Ying Luo, Zhu Yu
Summary: The study demonstrates that adding fructose (FRU) and pectin (PEC) to alfalfa silage can improve fermentation profiles and chemical compositions throughout the ensiling period. Compared to other additives, FRU and PEC can lower pH, increase Fleig's point, reduce acetic acid, propionic acid, and ammonia nitrogen content, and increase lactic acid content in the silage.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bing Wang, Zhiqiang Sun, Yan Tu, Bingwen Si, Yunlong Liu, Lei Yang, Hailing Luo, Zhu Yu
Summary: Supplementation of Perilla frutescens leaf (PFL) alters ruminal metabolic profiles and milk synthesis by regulating the pathways of pyrimidine metabolism and biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids. The study provides insights into the metabolomics profile of rumen fluid and milk, supporting the potential production of Perilla frutescens milk in dairy cows.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Hong Yang, Bing Wang, Qing Zhang, Hui Cheng, Zhu Yu
Summary: Adding oat silage to the fermented total mixed ration improves fermentation quality, increases the population of lactic acid bacteria, and reduces butyric acid concentration.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Diming Wang, Jie Cai, Bing Wang, Shengsen Ding, Le Luo Guan, Jianxin Liu
Summary: The study found that cows fed high quality forage had lower UUN content and yield compared to those fed low quality forage, and identified key driver genes and functional gene networks associated with UUN yield. Changes in gene expression in various tissues, such as the gut, liver, and udder, were observed in cows fed crop byproducts based diets, indicating their role in regulating UUN yield. The findings provide insight for future nutritional intervention strategies to reduce UUN yield and promote a sustainable and environmentally friendly dairy industry.
Article
Microbiology
Bing Wang, Hailing Luo
Summary: The study revealed that replacing alfalfa silage with mulberry leaf silage improved the antioxidant capacity and immune function of lambs, while also altering the diversity and composition of the rumen microbiota. The modified rumen microbial community by mulberry leaf silage was associated with enhanced antioxidant capacity and immunomodulatory effects in lambs.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bing Wang, Xingang Zhao, Boyan Zhang, Yimeng Cui, Muzaipaier Nueraihemaiti, Qifang Kou, Hailing Luo
Summary: In this study, two untargeted metabolomics approaches were used to investigate the effects of different feeding regimes on the potential meat flavor and taste components of Tan-lamb. The results showed that feeding regimes had an impact on the volatile flavor compounds and hydrophilic components of the lamb meat. This study provides valuable insights for producing high-quality lamb meat with improved flavor and taste.
Article
Immunology
Bing Wang, Heqiong Li, Zhen Li, Bo Wang, Han Zhang, Boyan Zhang, Hailing Luo
Summary: The beneficial effects of folic acid on lamb growth performance and immunity were observed, and the molecular mechanisms of folic acid in lambs were analyzed. The study found that folic acid was influenced by maternal and offspring diet, and it altered metabolites, genes, and pathways in blood, liver, and muscle. These findings provide a theoretical basis for the use of folic acid in animal health care.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bing Wang, Boyan Zhang, Lin Zhou, Shuanghong Li, Zhen Li, Hailing Luo
Summary: Using multi-omics approaches, we investigated the molecular mechanism underlying diet-induced metabolic liver disorders through the microbiota-gut-liver axis. The analysis of metataxonomics, metaproteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics revealed the microbial mechanisms related to metabolic disorders and liver injury. The high-energy diet led to hepatic inflammation, reduced antimicrobial and antioxidant functions of the rumen microbiome, and activated proinflammatory cytokines. Integrated multi-omics analyses demonstrated interactions among the rumen and jejunum microbiota, circulating metabolites, and liver gene expression, suggesting a systemic immune response and liver disorder mediated by the microbiota-gut-liver axis.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Boyan Zhang, Zhiqiang Sun, Zhu Yu, Haihai Li, Hailing Luo, Bing Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the functional roles and mechanisms of bile acids in regulating fat deposition in lambs. The results showed that two types of bile acid treatments significantly decreased body fat, especially tail fat, in lambs. Gene markers related to tail fat regulation were also identified. This study provides new insights into the comprehensive mechanism of bile acids in regulating fat distribution.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Zeping Zhang, Boyan Zhang, Xianzhe Jiang, Yue Yu, Yimeng Cui, Hailing Luo, Bing Wang
Summary: This study found that hyocholic acid supplementation alleviated kidney lipid deposition and reduced kidney weight. The activation of bile acid receptors and the alteration of immune response and fibrosis-related genes contributed to the reduction of renal cholesterol accumulation. This study revealed the important role of hyocholic acid in alleviating kidney lipid accumulation and inflammatory response.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Bing Wang, Huizeng Sun, Diming Wang, Hongyun Liu, Jianxin Liu
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of the limitations of cereal straw in lactating dairy cows and highlights the importance of developing new strategies to enhance its utilization. The study reveals molecular mechanisms using multi-omics techniques that can be targeted to improve the utilization of cereal straw by dairy cows. Additionally, efficient countermeasures and dietary formulations can increase the feeding and economic value of cereal straw.