Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chunbo Wei, Tao He, Xuanchen Wan, Siwen Liu, Yibo Dong, Yongli Qu
Summary: This paper conducts a meta-analysis to evaluate the influence of rumen-protected methionine (RPM) on milk yield and milk compositions of dairy cows. The results indicate that adding RPM can improve milk fat and protein concentrations, but does not significantly affect milk yield and lactose concentration. The effects are more pronounced in high-protein feed.
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Food Science & Technology
Wenqiang Shen, Yaojun Liu, Xinyue Zhang, Xiong Zhang, Xiaoping Rong, Lihong Zhao, Cheng Ji, Yuanpei Lei, Fengjuan Li, Jing Chen, Qiugang Ma
Summary: In this study, the potential ameliorative effects of probiotic Bacillus subtilis and biodegradable Bacillus subtilis on ZEN toxicosis in gilts were compared. The results showed that the biodegradable Bacillus subtilis had significant protective effects on growth performance, immune function, hormone secretion, and ZEN elimination in gilts compared to the probiotic Bacillus subtilis.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Aimee-Louise Craig, Alan W. Gordon, Gregory Hamill, Conrad P. Ferris
Summary: This study investigated the effects of offering concentrates on a feed-to-yield basis to dairy cows on milk yield, intake, milk composition, and production efficiency. The results showed that increasing milk yield resulted in lower fat and protein concentrations in the milk, but improved nitrogen and energy use efficiency. This has important implications for farmers supplying milk for processing as milk pricing mechanisms are often based on milk composition.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Megumi Urakawa, Tao Zhuang, Hidetoshi Sato, Satoru Takanashi, Kozue Yoshimura, Yuma Endo, Teppei Katsura, Tsuyoshi Umino, Koutaro Tanaka, Hitoshi Watanabe, Hiroko Kobayashi, Naokazu Takada, Tomoyuki Kozutsumi, Hiroaki Kumagai, Takafumi Asano, Kohko Sazawa, Nobuhisa Ashida, Guoqi Zhao, Michael T. Rose, Haruki Kitazawa, Hitoshi Shirakawa, Kouichi Watanabe, Tomonori Nochi, Takehiko Nakamura, Hisashi Aso
Summary: Probiotics have the potential to prevent mastitis and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
ANIMAL SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jesus Zamora-Pineda, Olga Kalinina, Barbara A. Osborne, Katherine L. Knight
Summary: This study summarizes the active molecules from probiotic bacteria that affect immunity and have health benefits, with a particular focus on the probiotic Bacillus subtilis and its active molecule, exopolysaccharide (ESPBs).
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Daniel Polasik, Jacek Golinczak, Witold Proskura, Arkadiusz Terman, Andrzej Dybus
Summary: The study aimed to detect polymorphisms in the THRSP gene and analyze their impact on fatty acid composition in milk of Jersey and Holstein-Friesian cattle. A significant association between the analyzed SNP and fatty acid content in milk was found, suggesting its potential as a marker for milk quality improvement. Variants of the THRSP gene may play a role in the de novo synthesis of fatty acids in lactating mammary glands, with differing activity levels.
Article
Microbiology
Laura M. Brutscher, Claudia Borgmeier, Sean M. Garvey, Jessica L. Spears
Summary: In this study, the safety of Bacillus subtilis BS50 was assessed through preclinical analyses. The results showed that BS50 genome does not encode any known toxins, is susceptible to commonly prescribed antibiotics, and does not have any negative effects on the viability and permeability of human intestinal epithelial cells. Therefore, BS50 has a preclinical safety profile similar to commercial probiotic strains and poses little risk to human health.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roya Daneshazari, Mohammad Rabbani Khorasgani, Afrouzossadat Hosseini-Abari, June-Hyung Kim
Summary: In this study, two strains of Bacillus isolated from camel milk were evaluated and exhibited characteristics of potential probiotics, including acid and bile salts resistance, surface hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, antioxidant characteristics, and adherence to intestinal cells. These results suggest that Bacillus CM1 and CM2 strains have the potential to be considered as probiotics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lin Ya Eunis Keong, Mingzhan Toh, Yuyun Lu, Shao-Quan Liu
Summary: This study explored the feasibility of using probiotic Bacillus spp. for solid-state fermentation of soybean residue (okara) to modify its nutritional value and flavor property. The results showed that Bacillus subtilis R0179 significantly converted okara insoluble dietary fiber into soluble dietary fiber and increased the amounts of sugars and amino acids in okara. The fermented okara by Bacillus subtilis R0179 also had a characteristic cheesy flavor. Overall, this study suggests that probiotic bacilli can transform okara with enhanced nutritional value and flavor property, thus increasing its usage in food.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shanshan Yang, Yuqiong Piao, Xinfei Li, Delun Mu, Shuaiqi Ji, Rina Wu, Junrui Wu
Summary: Thermosonication is a viable technique to replace conventional thermal processing and has been used to kill heat-resistant Bacillus and extend the shelf life of pasteurized milk. The study found that thermosonication treatment significantly reduced the number of Bacillus subtilis and improved the quality of milk. It also had an effect on cell membrane permeability and enzyme activities. The findings suggest that this new decontamination method can be implemented in the dairy industry to enhance the quality and shelf life of pasteurized milk.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jenna R. Williamson, Todd R. Callaway, Jeferson M. Lourenco, Valerie E. Ryman
Summary: This study aimed to characterize similarities between rumen, fecal, and milk microbiota simultaneously and investigate their associations with milk somatic cell count (SCC) and milk yield. The results demonstrated that rumen, fecal, and milk microbiota populations were distinct, with milk microbiota being the least diverse. Milk microbial populations from cows with low SCC showed a more evenly distributed microbiome compared to cows with high SCC values.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Felix Kofi Agbeko Kuebutornye, Yishan Lu, Zhiwen Wang, Jan Mraz
Summary: This study proves the probiotic traits of Bacillus velezensis TPS3N, Bacillus subtilis TPS4, and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens TPS17, which were isolated from the gut of Nile tilapia, through genomic analysis. Gene clusters responsible for acid and bile tolerance, adhesion, and colonization of the host's gut were identified. Gene markers for bacteriocins and secondary metabolites were also found, suggesting their potential use as alternatives to traditional antibiotics. In addition, the isolates were shown to enhance the host's immunity, aid in digesting complex feed ingredients, and possess genes for synthesizing vitamins and amino acids. This study provides valuable insights into these isolates and opens avenues for genetic manipulations to enhance their characteristics.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Aoyun Li, Meng Wang, Yu Zhang, Zhengrong Lin, Mengen Xu, Lei Wang, Muhammad Fakhar-e-Alam Kulyar, Jiakui Li
Summary: This study investigated the genome and genetic properties of Bacillus subtilis derived from yaks, contributing to understanding the potential prebiotic mechanism of probiotics from a genetic perspective.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mireia Saladrigas-Garcia, David Sola-Oriol, Sergi Lopez-Verge, Matilde D'Angelo, Maria Carmen Collado, Bea Nielsen, Martin Faldyna, Jose Francisco Perez, Susana M. Martin-Orue
Summary: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of probiotic supplementation during gestation and lactation on the performance of sows and piglets, as well as the intestinal health of piglets after separation from the mother. Results showed that probiotic supplementation improved the reproductive performance of sows and had an impact on the fecal microbiota composition of both mothers and piglets.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Destaw Worku, Gopal Gowane, Rani Alex, Pooja Joshi, Archana Verma
Summary: The present study aimed to identify the SNP of bovine MASP2 and SIRT1 genes and investigate their effects on milk production traits in Sahiwal dairy cattle. The results showed that three SNPs were significantly associated with all milk yield traits. The heritability estimates were low, but higher for first parity, indicating the consistency and reliability of the traits during the first lactation period. Therefore, selecting based on first lactation 305dMY would be the optimal strategy for improving Sahiwal cattle.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lucas P. Castro, Marcos N. Pereira, Julia D. L. Dias, Douglas V. D. Lage, Eugenio F. Barbosa, Ricardo P. Melo, Karla Ferreira, Josue T. R. Carvalho, Fabiana F. Cardoso, Renata A. N. Pereira
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mark D. Hanigan, Veridiana L. Daley
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ANIMAL BIOSCIENCES, VOL 8, 2020
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
V. L. Daley, L. E. Armentano, P. J. Kononoff, M. D. Hanigan
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. N. Pereira, N. N. Morais Junior, R. Caputo Oliveira, G. G. S. Salvati, R. A. N. Pereira
Summary: The first experiment showed that HMBi did not affect the ratio of rumen-degradable and undegradable protein, while heat-treated soybeans increased milk, protein, fat, and lactose yields. The second experiment indicated that HMBi increased milk yield and protein concentration while reducing urinary purine derivative excretion and PUN concentration compared to control.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alexandre Gustavo Michelon Herzog, Ciro Amaral Bittencourt, Bruno Raphael Fasolli Schuh, Veridiana Lourenco Daley, Sergio Rodrigo Fernandes, Jose Antonio de Freitas
Summary: The addition of sucrose up to 45 g/kg DM of concentrate feed affects the ingestive behavior of crossbred Dorper lambs, but does not significantly impact various parameters and performance.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. D. Hanigan, V. C. Souza, R. Martineau, V. L. Daley, P. Kononoff
Summary: The study identified the cause of bias in predicting rumen-undegradable protein content and proposed methods to address it, while also examining the impact of rumen-degradable protein on microbial nitrogen outflow. Modifying degradation and passage rates in prediction equations significantly improved their accuracy in predicting protein outflow from the rumen.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Correction
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Angelica Bonafede Martins Teixeira, Bruno Raphael Fasolli Schuh, Veridiana Lourenco Daley, Pedro Henrique Nicolau Pinto, Sergio Rodrigo Fernandes, Jose Antonio de Freitas
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Angelica Bonafede Martins Teixeira, Bruno Raphael Fasolli Schuh, Veridiana Lourenco Daley, Pedro Henrique Nicolau Pinto, Sergio Rodrigo Fernandes, Jose Antonio de Freitas
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the performance and the blood biochemical and physiological parameters of Dorper x Santa Ines lambs receiving three levels of metabolizable energy. The results showed that increasing metabolizable energy levels significantly improved the weight gain, dry matter intake, and energy intake of the lambs. With higher metabolizable energy levels, blood biochemical parameters such as creatinine decreased and glucose increased, while physiological parameters like respiratory rate, heart rate, and rectal temperature also increased.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marcos Busanello, Debora Gomes de Sousa, Filipe Araujo Canedo Mendonca, Veridiana Lourenco Daley, Rodrigo de Almeida, Carla Maris Machado Bittar, Dante Pazzanese Duarte Lanna
Summary: The study evaluated seven DMI models for dairy heifers based on their genotypes, Bos taurus or crossbred, under tropical conditions. The OFNLin and HHJ models performed better for Bos taurus, while the STA model performed better for crossbred heifers. Some models showed significant bias in predicting dry matter intake, highlighting the importance of choosing the appropriate model for accurate DMI estimation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ozana F. Zacaroni, Naina M. Lopes, Gilson S. J. Dias, Trevor S. DeVries, Renata A. N. N. Pereira, Shawn Donkin, Marcos Pereira
Summary: The study evaluated the response of dairy cows to the complete substitution of finely-ground mature corn with crude glycerin in high fiber diets. The results showed that the substitution decreased milk yield, lactose secretion, total solids, and plasma glucose concentration.
Article
Management
Jose A. Freitas, Carlos R. Sanquetta, Setsuo Iwakiri, Marienne do Rocio de Mello Maron da Costa
Summary: Wood-based building materials have lower greenhouse gas emissions during manufacturing and can permanently store carbon, contributing to the goal of carbon neutral buildings by 2030. The use of carbon uptake estimation models improves accuracy in quantifying emissions and benefits the forestry sector. Comparing carbon storage in wood materials to emissions from constructing residential apartments in Brazil showed that stored carbon accounts for about 10% of total CO2eq emissions on average.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rayana Brito da Silva, Marcos Neves Pereira, Rafael Canonenco de Araujo, Wesley de Rezende Silva, Renata Apocalypse Nogueira Pereira
TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andreia de Oliveira dos Santos, Gilson Sebastiao Dias Junior, Marcos Neves Pereira, Rosane Freitas Schwan, Carla Luiza da Silva Avila
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Adrian Lopez-Catalina, Valentin Costes, Ramon Peiro-Pastor, Helene Kiefer, Oscar Gonzalez-Recio
Summary: Epigenetic marks can explain part of the phenotypic variance in animal breeding models. Nanopore sequencing shows high correlation with bisulphite sequencing in identifying DNA methylation marks. Different sequencing methods highlight differentially methylated genes and positions of economic interest in animal breeding.