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Immunology
Longxian Lv, Deguang Mu, Yiling Du, Ren Yan, Huiyong Jiang
Summary: CBLEB treatment alleviates cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression and dysbiosis of gut microbiota, corrects alterations in metabolome profiles, and induces recovery of altered carbohydrate metabolism and signal transduction pathways. The study provides a basis for utilizing CBLEB in the treatment of immunodeficiency.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Huan Zhang, Jianhang Xu, Qian Chen, Hui Wang, Baohua Kong
Summary: This study found that increasing H2O2 concentration affects the physiological, morphological, and antioxidant properties of lactic acid bacteria. Specific concentrations of H2O2 stress can enhance the antioxidant defense system of lactic acid bacteria, improving their ability to inhibit oxidation and ultimately enhancing host health.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Juan-Miguel Fregeneda-Grandes, Concepcion Gonzalez-Palacios, Tania Perez-Sanchez, Daniel Padilla, Fernando Real, Jose-Miguel Aller-Gancedo
Summary: In this study, the possible utility of three probiotics (Enterococcus gallinarum L1, Vagococcus fluvialis L21 and Lactobacillus plantarum CLFP3) for the biocontrol of saprolegniosis in rainbow trout was investigated. The results showed that although these probiotics had inhibitory capacity in vitro and reduced the adhesion activity of Saprolegnia parasitica cysts to cutaneous mucus, they did not provide in vivo protection through either water or feed.
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Fisheries
Yu-Sheng Wu, Yu-Ting Chu, Yin-Yu Chen, Chao-Sheng Chang, Bao-Hong Lee, Fan-Hua Nan
Summary: This study discussed the effects of two types of lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus reuteri and Pediococcus acidilactici, on the growth and immunity of Penaeus vannamei. The research found that incorporating these bacteria into shrimp feed can promote shrimp growth and enhance immune response, without negatively affecting water quality.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shiman Jiang, Lingzhi Cai, Longxian Lv, Lanjuan Li
Summary: Pediococcus pentosaceus, a promising strain of lactic acid bacteria, has advantages such as improving taste and nutrition of food, as well as antimicrobial abilities. Further study of P. pentosaceus strains is needed to clarify their benefits and drawbacks for future applications.
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Margherita D'Alessandro, Carola Parolin, Silvia Patrignani, Gilda Sottile, Patrizio Antonazzo, Beatrice Vitali, Rosalba Lanciotti, Francesca Patrignani
Summary: This study focuses on the isolation and characterization of lactobacilli/bifidobacteria from human breast milk to find new probiotic candidates for food products. The breast milk strains demonstrate good adhesion to intestinal cells, antagonistic activity against food spoilage and pathogenic species, and the potential to release aroma compounds associated with sensory quality of dairy products.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
H. H. Azzaz, A. A. Awad, H. A. Murad, Noha A. Hassaan
Summary: The addition of two strains of probiotics to the diet of ewes improved nutrient digestibility, increased blood glucose and protein concentrations, and enhanced milk yield and composition.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Siham Moussaid, Moulay Abdelaziz El Alaoui, Khadija Ounine, Aouatif Benali, Outmane Bouhlal, Amine Rkhaila, Hinde Hami, El Haj El Maadoudi
Summary: The study focused on identifying LAB isolated from Moroccan raw camel milk and assessing their probiotic features and fermentation profile. The LAB strains demonstrated high tolerance to gastrointestinal conditions, strong attachment abilities, and antimicrobial activity against various pathogenic bacteria. Pediococcus pentosaceus strains were identified as the most promising probiotics for functional milk fermentation.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pawiya Pupa, Prasert Apiwatsiri, Wandee Sirichokchatchawan, Nopadon Pirarat, Tanawong Maison, Anantawat Koontanatechanon, Nuvee Prapasarakul
Summary: The study compared the efficacy of microencapsulated strains of Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici with antibiotic usage on growth performance, faecal microbial counts, and intestinal morphology in nursing-finishing pigs. Probiotic supplementation improved average daily gain and feed conversion ratio, increased lactobacilli, and decreased harmful bacteria, while antibiotics reduced both bacteria counts. The results suggest the potential use of these strains as antibiotic alternatives and the practicality of microencapsulation in swine farms.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lubos Zabransky, Anna Poborska, Branislav Galik, Miloslav Soch, Petr Broz, Martin Kantor, Nadezda Kernerova, Ivan Rezac, Michal Rolinec, Ondrej Hanusovsky, Ladislav Strnad, Nikola Havrdova
Summary: This study aimed to monitor the effects of probiotic bacteria on the health status, weight gain, and nitrogen utilization in calves. The results showed that the addition of probiotic mixtures significantly increased the weight gain of calves compared to the control group. However, there was no significant effect on the incidence and duration of diarrheal diseases. The bacterial populations in the feces were also unaffected by the addition of probiotic feed additives.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Abubakar Siddique, Sara Azim, Amjad Ali, Fazal Adnan, Maryum Arif, Muhammad Imran, Erika Ganda, Abdur Rahman
Summary: Enteric infections like Salmonella spp. are common in poultry, and antibiotic resistance is emerging due to continued use of growth-promoting antibiotics. Probiotics from poultry gut can potentially control antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria from poultry gut, like L. reuteri PFS4, E. faecium PFS13, and E. faecium PFS14, show promise as potential probiotics against multi-drug resistant Salmonella Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis. Further research is needed to assess the in vivo potential for controlling Salmonella in poultry and feed.
Article
Microbiology
Ingrid Maria Cecilia Rubin, Sarah Mollerup, Christa Broholm, Signe Boye Knudsen, Adam Baker, Morten Helms, Mona Katrine Alberthe Holm, Thomas Kallemose, Henrik Westh, Jenny Dahl Knudsen, Mette Pinholt, Andreas Munk Petersen
Summary: This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) supplementation for 4 weeks in eliminating the gastrointestinal carrier state of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) in hospitalized adults. The study found no significant effect of LGG in eradicating VREfm and observed a high natural clearance rate. Microbiome analysis showed no significant difference in diversity between the LGG and placebo groups.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dong Han, Ran Shi, Qiaojuan Yan, Yuqin Shi, Junwen Ma, Zhengqiang Jiang
Summary: P. pentosaceus effectively metabolized KMOS, leading to a significant population increase, while showing less metabolism of FOS and XOS. In functional oligosaccharide cultures, P. pentosaceus exhibited higher population proliferation, more acidified fermentation environment, and higher glycoside hydrolysis activities.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
David Ibarra-Martinez, Martin Humberto Munoz-Ortega, Andres Quintanar-Stephano, Sandra Luz Martinez-Hernandez, Manuel Enrique Avila-Blanco, Javier Ventura-Juarez
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of probiotic secretions and curcumin in inhibiting the growth and biofilm formation of important pathogenic bacteria in aquaculture. The results showed that the supernatants of probiotics and curcumin had similar inhibitory effects on the pathogenic bacteria, serving as a potential substitute for antibiotics. The study also demonstrated that there was no synergy between different treatments at the selected concentrations and times.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Meijun Zeng, Jan-Peter van Pijkeren, Xuejun Pan
Summary: Prebiotics are used to modulate gut microbiota and improve host health. Gluco-oligosaccharides (GlcOS) have been found to exert prebiotic potentials due to their selective fermentation by beneficial gut bacteria. However, the prebiotic effects of GlcOS vary due to their complex structure. This review provides an overview of GlcOS as potential prebiotics, covering their synthesis, purification, structural characterization, and prebiotic effect evaluation.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ganapathi R. Murugesan, Brian J. Kerr, Michael E. Persia
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH
(2017)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. Luoma, A. Markazi, R. Shanmugasundaram, G. R. Murugesan, M. Mohnl, R. Selvaraj
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
F. F. Yan, G. R. Murugesan, H. W. Cheng
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. A. Mohammed, J. A. Jacobs, G. R. Murugesan, H. W. Cheng
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ashley Markazi, Amanda Luoma, Revathi Shanmugasundaram, Michaela Mohnl, G. Raj Murugesan, Ramesh Selvaraj
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
F. F. Yan, A. A. Mohammed, G. R. Murugesan, H. W. Cheng
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ashley D. Markazi, Amanda Luoma, Revathi Shanmugasundaram, Raj Murugesan, Michaela Mohnl, Ramesh Selvaraj
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. D. Liu, B. Doupovec, D. Schatzmayr, G. R. Murugesan, C. Bortoluzzi, A. M. Villegas, T. J. Applegate
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
R. Shanmugasundaram, M. Mortada, D. E. Cosby, M. Singh, T. J. Applegate, B. Syed, C. M. Pender, S. Curry, G. R. Murugesan, R. K. Selvaraj
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
R. Shanmugasundaram, A. Markazi, M. Mortada, T. T. Ng, T. J. Applegate, L. R. Bielke, B. Syed, C. M. Pender, S. Curry, G. R. Murugesan, R. K. Selvaraj
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Denise R. Rodrigues, Whitney Briggs, Audrey Duff, Kaylin Chasser, Raj Murugesan, Chasity Pender, Shelby Ramirez, Luis Valenzuela, Lisa Bielke
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. A. Zumbaugh, G. R. Murugesan, E. A. Wong, B. Syed, M. E. Persia
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ahmed Mohammed, Manal Mahmoud, Raj Murugesan, Heng-wei Cheng
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of a synbiotic containing a probiotic and a prebiotic on fear response, memory assessment, and selected stress indicators in broilers subjected to heat stress. The results indicate that the synbiotic can be used as a growth promoter to reduce fear response and stress state of heat-stressed broilers.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nicholas K. Gabler, Dawn Koltes, Simone Schaumberger, G. Raj Murugesan, Nicole Reisinger
TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jesper Tessin, Judith Rohde, Arne Jung, Nicole Kemper, Jochen Schulz
Summary: In this study, samples from poultry house environment and culled birds were collected, and E. cecorum was successfully isolated. The principle of isolating the pathogen by streaking on a chromogenic agar may motivate researchers to investigate transmission routes and optimize biosecurity measures.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Junqin Zhang, Zimin Xie, Yanlin Pan, Zuoxin Chen, Yunzhen Huang, Linlin Li, Jiawen Dong, Yong Xiang, Qi Zhai, Minhua Sun, Xingying Li, Shujian Huang, Ming Liao
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increase in the occurrence of fowl adenovirus 2 (FAdV-2) in China, posing a significant threat to the poultry industry. This study investigated the epidemiology, phylogenetic relationship, genomic characteristics, and pathogenicity of FAdV-2. The results showed that FAdV-2 was the most commonly detected serotype among various FAdV serotypes. Genetic analysis revealed that these FAdV-2 strains formed a distinct branch within the FAdV-D group and had a high nucleotide similarity with reference strains. Recombination analysis identified recombination events between FAdV-2 and FAdV-11 in some strains. Pathogenicity experiments demonstrated that a recombinant FAdV-2 strain caused a high mortality rate and more severe disease in chickens. These findings contribute to our understanding of FAdV-2 and provide a basis for vaccine development.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ebtsam Iraqi, Ali Abdel Hady, Nadia Elsayed, Hanaa Khalil, Amina El-Saadany, Karim El-Sabrout
Summary: Thermal manipulation during egg incubation, particularly at 12 to 18 days, has positive effects on embryonic development, hatching characteristics, chick quality, as well as posthatch thermotolerance and performance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yong Liu, Mingxin Song, He Bai, Chunhua Wang, Fei Wang, Qi Yuan
Summary: Dietary curcumin supplementation can significantly improve egg quality of quails in the late laying period, primarily by improving lipid metabolism and selectively regulating the intestinal microbial community.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Zhang, Zhixuan Song, Peiyao Li, Xingju Song, Xinming Tang, Dandan Hu
Summary: This study evaluated the vaccine potential of recombinant proteins for avian coccidiosis caused by Eimeria. The results showed that the rEten5-B protein can trigger immune protection against E. tenella and may be a potential and effective subunit vaccine for the control of coccidiosis in poultry.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Milan Kumar Sharma, Amit Kumar Singh, Doyun Goo, Venkata Sesha Reddy Choppa, Hanseo Ko, Hanyi Shi, Woo Kyun Kim
Summary: The study investigates the effect of Eimeria infection on gastrointestinal physiology, growth performance, and egg production of Hy-Line W-36 laying hens during peak production. Results show that Eimeria infection negatively affects body weight, feed intake, immune response, and nutrient transporter gene expression. Egg production temporarily ceases in hens infected with high and medium-high dosages of Eimeria.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Elwy A. Ashour, Mahmoud Kamal, Hayman A. A. Altaie, Ayman A. Swelum, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of CP and ME on the performance and nutritional value of Japanese quail lay chicken. The results showed that protein and energy levels significantly influenced all productive outcomes except feed conversion ratio. The combination of dietary energy and protein levels had a substantial effect on all egg quality trials evaluated. It is recommended to feed layer Japanese quail between the ages of 8 and 20 weeks during the summer with a dietary energy content of 2,900 kcal ME/kg and 20% CP.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. E. Doornweerd, R. F. Veerkamp, B. de Klerk, M. van der Sluis, A. C. Bouwman, E. D. Ellen, G. Kootstra
Summary: Tracking group-housed individual broilers using video can provide valuable information on their health, welfare, and performance. This study conducted a comprehensive analysis on broiler tracking on video and potential tracking errors, highlighting the potential and challenges of phenotyping broiler locomotion. The results emphasized the importance of addressing tracking errors, potential algorithm improvements, and the need for an external animal identification system for efficient locomotion phenotyping.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jiayu Wu, Yanan Wang, Yu An, Changyu Tian, Lingfeng Wang, Zuhong Liu, Desheng Qi
Summary: This study compared the gene expression differences in liver tissues of laying hens at different ages using RNA sequencing, and found that the transport and metabolism of amino acids changed during the growing period, which influenced the growth and development of the hens.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. Raabe, G. Raveendran, W. Otten, K. Homeyer, T. Bartels
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different flicker frequencies on the behavior, performance, and stress response in male turkeys. The results showed that flicker frequencies of 165 Hz or higher had no detrimental effect on growth performance, injurious pecking, or endocrine stress response in the turkeys.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adamu Mani Isa, Yanyan Sun, Yuanmei Wang, Yunlei Li, Jingwei Yuan, Aixin Ni, Hui Ma, Lei Shi, Hailai Hagos Tesfay, Yunhe Zong, Panlin Wang, Pingzhuang Ge, Jilan Chen
Summary: This study sequenced mRNAs and lncRNAs in the ovary stroma of specific chicken breeds and their reciprocal crossbreds to understand the molecular mechanism of heterosis for egg production. Results showed that genes with nonadditive expression were related to follicle growth and atresia as well as oxidative stress in the crossbred hens.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhepeng Wang, Qiu Chen, Yiwei Wang, Yulu Wang, Ruifang Liu
Summary: The study investigates the functional variants associated with chicken eggshell color in the SLCO1B3 gene by measuring the eggshell color of Lueyang black-boned chickens and analyzing the genetic data. It identifies 15 variants in SLCO1B3 that are significantly associated with eggshell color. However, the functional analysis shows that one specific variant, 1B3_SNP108, does not have a significant effect on promoter activity. This study highlights the importance of SLCO1B3 and its variants in breeding eggshell color.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Yin, Q. Tong, B. M. Li, W. C. Zheng, Y. Wang, H. Q. Peng, X. L. Xue, S. Q. Wei
Summary: This study investigated the welfare and health of laying hens in a multitier system. The results showed that the spatial distribution of hens changed with increasing age, and lower-ranking hens preferred to stay in lower tiers to avoid competition but still had access to resources. This improved the welfare and health of the hens near the end of the laying cycle.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Wenwen Liang, Siqiong Jie, Yiqin Wang, Xiaowei Wen, Yanling Xiong, Xiaoxi Lin, Zhengrong Lv
Summary: This study examined the effect of risk perceptions on preventive behavior among vendors in the live poultry wholesale market and the live poultry retail market in Guangdong Province using the health belief model and structural equation modeling. The results showed that perceived severity and perceived benefits positively influenced vendors' self-efficacy in the wholesale market, while perceived barriers negatively affected self-efficacy in both the wholesale and retail markets. Moreover, cues to action mediated the relationship between perceived severity, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy, and also mediated the effect of perceived susceptibility among wholesale market vendors.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shreeya Sharma, Raveendra R. Kulkarni, Shayan Sharif, Hosni Hassan, Mohammadali Alizadeh, Scott Pratt, Khaled Abdelaziz
Summary: The study investigates the impact of exposing chick embryos to antigens via in ovo delivery of poultry-specific lactobacilli on the expression of genes associated with early bursal development and maturation. Results indicate that the supplementation of poultry-specific lactobacilli to chick embryos can accelerate the development and immunological maturation of the bursa of Fabricius.