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Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-09 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2526458

Ainagul Begenova, Roman Bissengaliyev, Talgat Kulmagambetov, Kaster Nurgulsim, Aiganym Bekenova, Gulbadan Otepova, Zhanerke Akhatayeva

{"title":"Molecular markers associated with growth, meat, and carcass traits in sheep: a review.","authors":"Ainagul Begenova, Roman Bissengaliyev, Talgat Kulmagambetov, Kaster Nurgulsim, Aiganym Bekenova, Gulbadan Otepova, Zhanerke Akhatayeva","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2526458","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2526458","url":null,"abstract":"Sheep breeding has been a fundamental aspect of livestock farming for thousands of years, supplying humans with wool, meat, and milk. As the livestock sector adapts to contemporary needs, the increasing global demand for animal products, fueled by population growth, highlights the significance of effective breeding techniques. Growth and meat traits are a key factor in sheep breeding, directly impacting resource efficiency and breeder profitability. In this review, we have explored the advantages of molecular marker-assisted selection (MAS) and its specific applications in breeding meat sheep. We summarized research on quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and genome-wide association studies (GWAS), as well as variations in key genes, including myostatin (MSTN), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and calpastatin (CAST), associated with growth, meat quality, and carcass traits in sheep. The advancements in molecular breeding for meat sheep, along with improvements in sheep genetics, genomic selection, and genome editing, have enhanced our understanding of DNA markers and demonstrated the genetic diversity present in meat sheep, significantly enriching sheep breeding strategies. Improvements in sample size, phenotyping efficiency, and the integration of omics studies could enhance our understanding of gene interactions, enabling MAS technology to reach its full potential.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2526458"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144590291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Transcriptome-wide study of mRNAs modified by m⁶A RNA methylation in the testis development of dairy goats. m6A RNA甲基化修饰的mrna在奶山羊睾丸发育中的转录组研究。

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Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2496641

Xinyang Ren, Yingxin Qu, Akang Shari, Guang Li

{"title":"Transcriptome-wide study of mRNAs modified by m6A RNA methylation in the testis development of dairy goats.","authors":"Xinyang Ren, Yingxin Qu, Akang Shari, Guang Li","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2496641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2496641","url":null,"abstract":"N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is an important epigenetic modification in RNA, playing a crucial role in regulating the production and aging of animal testicular sperm. This study extracted mRNA from the testicular tissue of male goats before and after sexual maturity, generating a methylation map through preliminary experiments and methylation immunoprecipitation sequencing. The results showed that during the development of dairy goats, the expression levels of marker genes related to testicular development and methylation-related enzymes changed significantly. A total of 36,602 peaks and 11,223 genes were identified in the two groups, including 2989 differential peaks (427 upregulated and 2562 downregulated) and 1457 differentially expressed genes (833 upregulated and 624 downregulated). The abundance of m6A was positively correlated with gene expression levels. This study reports for the first time the mRNA profiles of m6A modifications across the entire transcriptome during testicular development in Guanzhong dairy goats, providing a new perspective for genetic improvement in goats.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2496641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143954164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Identifying sex-based disparities in porcine mitochondrial function. 确定猪线粒体功能的性别差异。

IF 1.7 3区农林科学

Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-10 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2488068

Hao Liu, Wenshu Shi, Xing Zhang, Xinmiao He, Xingbo Zhao

{"title":"Identifying sex-based disparities in porcine mitochondrial function.","authors":"Hao Liu, Wenshu Shi, Xing Zhang, Xinmiao He, Xingbo Zhao","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2488068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2488068","url":null,"abstract":"In pigs, the effect of sex on production and reproductive traits has been largely reported, however, whether sex exerts its influence through regulating mitochondrial function is still unclear. In this study, we constructed 15 male cells and 15 female fibroblasts derived from 35-day and 50-day fetuses, newborn piglets and 1-year-old pigs to identify the sex effect on mitochondrial functions. Results indicated significant differences on cellular and molecular characteristics between male and female cells, including energy metabolic trait, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication and transcription, and mRNA expressions of mitochondrial biogenesis genes and mitoprotease genes. Referring to sex, males exhibited significantly higher oxygen consumption rate productions, levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mtDNA copy numbers than those with females in muscle and ear fibroblasts. And the expressions of mtDNA, mitochondrial biogenesis genes (POLG, PPARGC1A, TFAM and TWNK) and XPNPEP3 were higher in males than females in ear fibroblasts derived from 1-year-old adult pigs (EFA cells). While, the cell proliferation and expressions of genes related to ROS metabolism were not influenced by sex. The results highlight the effect of sex on mitochondrial function and gene expression, and provide important data for a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying sex regulation of energy metabolism-related traits in pigs.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2488068"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143973352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Yin and Yang supplement on reproductive performance, antioxidant and immunity of dairy goats. 阴阳补充对奶山羊繁殖性能、抗氧化性和免疫力的影响。

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Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-19 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2450349

Kang Wang, Zhi Yang, Fumei Yang, Guanzong Li, Yulin Sun, Gang Duan, Jun He, Wang Sun, Ke Zhou, Zhihao Xiong, Feiyan Dai

{"title":"Effects of Yin and Yang supplement on reproductive performance, antioxidant and immunity of dairy goats.","authors":"Kang Wang, Zhi Yang, Fumei Yang, Guanzong Li, Yulin Sun, Gang Duan, Jun He, Wang Sun, Ke Zhou, Zhihao Xiong, Feiyan Dai","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2450349","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2450349","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore the effects of Yin and Yang Double Supplement Compound Chinese Medicine Preparations (YYSBFF) on the reproductive performance, antioxidant levels, and immunity of dairy goats. For the experiment, 36 Alps milk goats were selected and randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group, with 18 goats in each group. The ewes in the experimental group were fed with YYSBFF for 14 d prior to breeding and farrowing. The results of the experiment showed that the estrus rate, embryo acceptance rate, and lamb birth weight in the experimental group were higher than those in the control group, and the weak lamb rate was significantly lower. Moreover, the experimental group exhibited higher levels of reproductive hormones (FSH, LH), antioxidant factors (T-SOD, GSH-Px, MDA), and immunoglobulins (IgA, IgM, IgG) compared to the control group. There were no significant differences in liver and kidney function indicators (ALT, AST, TP, ALB, CREA, UREA) between the experimental and control groups (p > .05). These findings indicate that YYSBFF can enhance the reproductive performance of dairy goats by regulating the level of sex hormones, while also improving the body's antioxidant and immune abilities.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2450349"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142998795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Nutrigenomic evidence of phytogenic cytoprotective functions in the ovary and liver provides mechanistic support for improved laying hen performance. 卵巢和肝脏植物性细胞保护功能的营养基因组学证据为提高蛋鸡生产性能提供了机制支持。

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Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-13 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2463995

Ioannis Brouklogiannis, Konstantinos C Mountzouris

{"title":"Nutrigenomic evidence of phytogenic cytoprotective functions in the ovary and liver provides mechanistic support for improved laying hen performance.","authors":"Ioannis Brouklogiannis, Konstantinos C Mountzouris","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2463995","DOIUrl":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2463995","url":null,"abstract":"The study assessed the inclusion level effects of a phytogenic blend (PB) on performance and critical molecular biomarkers related to detoxification (Aryl hydrocarbon receptor; AhR) and antioxidant (Nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2; Nrf2) responses in layers' ovary and liver. Layers (n = 385; 21-week-old; Hy-Line Brown) were allotted to 5 treatments with 7 replicates of 11 hens each, for a 12-week feeding trial. Treatments were: control (CON) without PB or supplementation with PB at 250 (PB250), 750 (PB750), 1000 (PB1000) and 1500 mg/kg diet (PB1500), respectively. Performance was determined weekly for the 12-week experimental period. At the 6th and 12th experimental week ovarian and liver samples were collected for gene expression analysis. Increasing PB inclusion level, improved linearly and quadratically overall laying rate, egg mass and FCR, with optimal (P ≤ 0.001) performance notable in the PB750 compared to CON. The nutrigenomic analysis revealed that PB inclusion resulted (P ≤ 0.05) in consistent beneficial modulation of the AhR/Nrf2 pathway-related genes assessed at the 6th and 12th experimental week, both in the ovary and the liver of laying hens. In conclusion, PB beneficially modulated the ovarian and hepatic adaptive cytoprotection and supported the laying performance improvements recorded, with PB750 displaying the optimal benefits.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2463995"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143412960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Peony seed meal supplementation enhances semen quality in aged Qinchuan bulls. 添加牡丹籽粕可提高秦川老年公牛精液质量。

IF 1.7 3区农林科学

Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-17 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2503752

Shaojie Cao, Shiwei Li, Kaixue Lu, Juntai Fu, Chengwei Yang, Jiahui Qu, Juanjuan Li, Xianlin Zhao

{"title":"Peony seed meal supplementation enhances semen quality in aged Qinchuan bulls.","authors":"Shaojie Cao, Shiwei Li, Kaixue Lu, Juntai Fu, Chengwei Yang, Jiahui Qu, Juanjuan Li, Xianlin Zhao","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2503752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2503752","url":null,"abstract":"Healthy Qinchuan bulls aged 8.5-9.5 years were selected and randomly divided into 6 groups based on 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% dietary supplementation of peony seed meal for three months. Overall, linear motility (LM), progressive motility (PM), straight-line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), and the percentage increase of all sperm grades (A to D) were affected (p<0.05) by the dietary supplementation. LM (29.5 vs. 24.1%), PM (69.4 vs. 60.0%), VLS (38.0 vs. 33.3 μm/s), and VCL (48.3 vs. 44.3 μm/s) were consistently higher in the 6% peony seed meal dietary supplementation groups than in the control group, respectively. A similar pattern was observed in the 8% group. Inversely to sperm grades C and D, grades A and B were higher in all treated groups than the control group, except for the 2% group in sperm grade A. Moreover, the levels of the enzymes Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR; except for 2% peony seed group), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px) were higher than the control group. The level of malondialdehyde (MDA) was lower in all treated groups than in the control group. Dietary supplementation of 2-8% peony seed meal improves the semen quality of aged Qinchuan bulls.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2503752"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144085693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Variations in conventional and non-conventional semen characteristics of selected rabbit breeds. 选定兔种常规和非常规精液特征的变化。

IF 1.8 3区农林科学

Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-22 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2548300

Eva Tvrdá, Filip Benko, Michal Ďuračka, Anton Kováčik, Jakub Vozaf, Andrea Svoradová, Jaromír Vašíček, Andrej Baláži, Peter Supuka, Simona Kunová, Jana Žiarovská, Miroslava Kačániová, Peter Chrenek

{"title":"Variations in conventional and non-conventional semen characteristics of selected rabbit breeds.","authors":"Eva Tvrdá, Filip Benko, Michal Ďuračka, Anton Kováčik, Jakub Vozaf, Andrea Svoradová, Jaromír Vašíček, Andrej Baláži, Peter Supuka, Simona Kunová, Jana Žiarovská, Miroslava Kačániová, Peter Chrenek","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2548300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2548300","url":null,"abstract":"This article strove to characterize and compare biochemical, oxidative, bacteriological and immunological semen properties in Zemplin, Liptov Baldspotted and New Zealand rabbits. Besides, bacteria were characterized using the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Oxidative profile of semen was assessed using chemiluminescent and colorimetric protocols. Levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines were evaluated with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Seminal plasma biochemistry was assessed with an automated clinical chemistry analyser. The lowest sperm concentration and motility were found in the Liptov Baldspotted ejaculates which also presented with significantly (p < 0.01) elevated levels of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1, free radicals (p < 0.0001) and malondialdehyde (p < 0.0001) in comparison to New Zealand rabbits. The prevailing bacterial genera in semen were Stenotrophomonas spp., Staphylococcus spp., Micrococcus spp. and Acinetobacter spp. Significantly increased levels of alanine transaminase and creatinine (Crea) were found in New Zealand rabbits in comparison to the Liptov Baldspotted breed (p < 0.001). Overall, Liptov Baldspotted rabbits produced semen of lower quality than Zemplin and New Zealand rabbits, suggesting that this breed may be more predisposed to a higher susceptibility to internal and external stresses which may interfere with male fertility.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2548300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144939213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Neuro-ophthalmologic findings of hypovitaminosis a in beef cattle: a retrospective study. 肉牛维生素缺乏症a的神经眼科表现：回顾性研究。

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Veterinary Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-13 DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2025.2546825

Giulia Cagnotti, Cristina Giordano, Giorgia Di Muro, Sara Ferrini, Chiara Giudice, Giuliano Borriello, Antonio D'Angelo

{"title":"Neuro-ophthalmologic findings of hypovitaminosis a in beef cattle: a retrospective study.","authors":"Giulia Cagnotti, Cristina Giordano, Giorgia Di Muro, Sara Ferrini, Chiara Giudice, Giuliano Borriello, Antonio D'Angelo","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2546825","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01652176.2025.2546825","url":null,"abstract":"Vitamin A in cattle is essential due to its antioxidant properties and importance in vision, immune function, reproduction, and cellular differentiation. This study investigates the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes of hypovitaminosis A in 15 Piedmontese calves, referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Turin for vision impairment between 2016 and 2024. Neurological and ophthalmological evaluations revealed hypovision or blindness in 87% of cases, with additional epileptic seizures in 13%. Ophthalmological findings included papilledema, optic nerve atrophy, and retinal abnormalities, which were consistent predictors of poor prognosis for vision recovery. Serum vitamin A levels were below the reference range in all cases, confirming a primary dietary deficiency linked to the use of dry, preserved forages.Parenteral administration of vitamin A and dietary supplementation improved clinical outcomes in most cases, with 67% of affected calves achieving complete recovery. Histopathological analysis of one subject revealed ischemic degeneration presumably due to narrowed optic foramina caused by vitamin A deficiency. The findings emphasize the importance of early diagnosis through ocular and neurological assessments to prevent irreversible damage and economic loss in cattle herds. Prompt supplementation can mitigate health and productivity losses, emphasizing its critical role in herd management practices.","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"2546825"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12351754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144849574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Isatidis root polysaccharides ameliorates post-weaning diarrhea by promoting intestinal health and modulating the gut microbiota in piglets. 伊沙提斯根多糖通过促进仔猪肠道健康和调节肠道微生物群来改善断奶后腹泻。

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Veterinary Quarterly Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-03 DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2024.2447600

Miao Zhou, Zenghao Yan, Deqin Wang, Chuyuan Li, Leli Wang, Rui Li, Jie Yin, Yulong Yin

{"title":"Isatidis root polysaccharides ameliorates post-weaning diarrhea by promoting intestinal health and modulating the gut microbiota in piglets.","authors":"Miao Zhou, Zenghao Yan, Deqin Wang, Chuyuan Li, Leli Wang, Rui Li, Jie Yin, Yulong Yin","doi":"10.1080/01652176.2024.2447600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2024.2447600","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary isatidis root polysaccharide (IRP) on diarrhea, immunity, and intestinal health in weanling piglets. Forty healthy piglets were randomly assigned to five groups receiving varying dosages of IRP. The findings indicated that different concentrations of IRP significantly reduced diarrhea scores (p < 0.01). Notably, the serum levels of immunoglobulin A and immunoglobulin G increased linearly and quadratically (p < 0.01), while immunoglobulin M also showed a linear increase (p < 0.05) in IRP-fed piglets. The secretory immunoglobulin A levels in ileal contents were significantly higher compared to control piglets (p < 0.01). Key intestinal health parameters, including villus height, villus height-to-crypt depth ratio, and goblet cell numbers, showed linear and quadratic increases in both the jejunum and ileum (p < 0.05), while crypt depth decreased significantly (p < 0.01). Additionally, the expression of IL-10, ZO-1, occludin, and mucin2 was upregulated linearly and quadratically in IRP-fed piglets (p < 0.05). In cultured IPEC-J2 cells, ZO-1 and occludin expression levels significantly increased upon exposure to 400 μg/mL IRP (p < 0.01). Furthermore, the relative abundances of Escherichia coli, Ralstonia pickettii, and Desulfovibrio fairfieldensis decreased linearly with increasing dietary IRP concentration. In conclusion, IRP shows promise as an effective dietary supplement for mitigating diarrhea and enhancing intestinal health in early weaned piglets.","PeriodicalId":51207,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Quarterly","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142928693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Novel polymorphism at ARHGAP24 gene and its association with growth traits in Hu sheep. 湖羊ARHGAP24基因新多态性及其与生长性状的关系。

IF 1.7 3区农林科学

Animal Biotechnology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-11 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2025.2513958

Huili Shan, Liang Yong Guo, Xin Huang, Xiaowei Zhang, Yongqing Jiang, Sangang He, Junfang Jiang

{"title":"Novel polymorphism at ARHGAP24 gene and its association with growth traits in Hu sheep.","authors":"Huili Shan, Liang Yong Guo, Xin Huang, Xiaowei Zhang, Yongqing Jiang, Sangang He, Junfang Jiang","doi":"10.1080/10495398.2025.2513958","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2025.2513958","url":null,"abstract":"It is essential to identify potential genes and genetic variants associated with growth traits to enhance sheep breeding. Previous studies have suggested that the Rho GTPase-activating protein 24 (ARHGAP24) gene may influence the growth of some animals. However, no association has been established between polymorphisms in the ARHGAP24 gene and sheep growth traits. In this study, single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the ARHGAP24 gene of Hu sheep were detected, and functional SNPs associated with Hu sheep growth traits were identified. Twenty-six SNPs were discovered in Hu sheep. Association analysis revealed NC_056059.1:g.455981A > G was significantly associated with average daily gain from six months to one year of age, while NC_056059.1:g.456083 A > G was significantly associated with average daily gain from weaning to six months of age. The relative fluorescence activity (firefly luciferase and sea kidney luciferase) of haplotype GGGG was significantly lower than that of haplotypes GGAA, AAAA and AAGG. Furthermore, ARHGAP24 mRNA expression in the longissimus dorsi muscle of six-months-old sheep was significantly lower than birth sheep. The results showed that NC_056059.1:g.455981A > G and g NC_056059.1:g.456083A > G of ARHGAP24 gene were related to some growth traits of Hu sheep, and ARHGAP24 mRNA was differentially expressed in longissimus dorsi muscle of Hu sheep at different months of age, which could be used as a candidate gene for molecular marker-assisted selection of Hu sheep.","PeriodicalId":7836,"journal":{"name":"Animal Biotechnology","volume":"36 1","pages":"2513958"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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