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{"title":"A blend of bacillus fermented soybean meal, functional amino acids and nucleotides improves nutrient digestibility, bolsters immune response, reduces diarrhea and enhances growth performance in weaned piglets.","authors":"Thang Van Tran,Yang Su Kim,Hyeon Ho Yun,Dinh Hai Nguyen,Thom Thi Bui,Phung Van Tran","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae293","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the effects of a blend of bacillus-fermented soybean meal, functional amino acids, and nucleotides (Functional protein blend-FP Blend) as a replacement for animal protein sources in a weaner pig diet without antibiotic growth promoters on nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, intestinal morphology, diarrhea incidence and growth performance. A total of 288 crossbred weaned piglets [♂ Duroc x ♀ (Yorkshire x Landrace)] with an average body weight (BW) of 6.89 ± 0.71 kg were randomly allocated to 6 groups based on initial BW and sex (8 replicate pens per treatment; 3 gilts and 3 barrows/pen). The experiment lasted for 5 weeks. Dietary treatments included: PC [standard diet with 3% fish meal (FM) and 2% plasma protein (PP)], NC (non-animal protein -AP), T1 (3% FM replaced with 5% FP Blend), T2 (3% FM and 1% PP replaced with 5% FP Blend), T3 (2% PP replaced with FP Blend), and T4 (3% FM and 2% PP replaced with 5% FP Blend). Data were analyzed using Minitab version 17 software. Key results indicated that FP Blend improved the apparent ileal digestibility (AID) coefficient of dry matter, gross energy, lysine, and valine in T4 compared to NC treatment (P < 0.05), whereas AID coefficient of crude protein and other amino acids remained constant (P > 0.05). Compared to NC diet, the weaned pigs fed T4 diet reduced malondialdehyde, serum IL8, TNF-α, and increased IgG (P < 0.05), while showing no effect on serum IL6, IL10, white blood cells, IgA, and endotoxin (P > 0.05). Furthermore, FP Blend significantly increased villus height in the duodenum and ileum in T4 compared to NC (P < 0.05). The average daily gain (ADG) was highest in T4 (502.73 g/d), followed by T1 (477.96 g/d) and T2 (475.85 g/d), compared with PC (450.86 g/d) and NC (439.79 g/d). T4's ADG significantly differed from PC and NC (P < 0.001), while no significant differences were observed in T1, T2, and T3 (P > 0.05). The feed conversion ratio (FCR) was significantly lower in T4 (1.45) compared to PC (1.57) and NC (1.59) (P < 0.001), with no significant differences among other groups. In conclusion, FP Blend demonstrated efficacy in improving nutrient digestibility, optimizing intestinal morphology, bolstering immune responses, reducing diarrhea incidence, alleviating the adverse effects of weaning stress and enhancing growth performance of weaned piglets.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142321039","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}

{"title":"Effects of Supplementation of Live and Heat-treated Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis CECT 8145 on Glycemic and Insulinemic Response, Fecal Microbiota, Systemic Biomarkers of Inflammation, and White Blood Cell Gene Expression of Adult Dogs.","authors":"Emanuela Kayser,Fei He,Sophie Nixon,Adrian Howard-Varona,Araceli Lamelas,Juan Martinez-Blanch,Empar Chenoll,Gary M Davenport,Maria R C de Godoy","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae291","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae291","url":null,"abstract":"The popularity of functional ingredients such as probiotics and postbiotics has increased as pet owners seek ways to improve the health quality and longevity of their pets. Limited research has been conducted regarding the use of probiotics and postbiotics and their effects on canine health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of daily supplementation of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145, in both live probiotic (PRO) and heat-treated postbiotic (POST) forms, on fecal fermentative end-products and microbiome, insulin sensitivity, serum gut hormones, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers, and white blood cell gene expression of adult dogs. Eighteen adult beagles and 18 adult English pointers were used in a double-blinded placebo controlled parallel group design, with 12 animals per group (6 English pointers and 6 beagles). The study began with a 60 d adaptation period followed by a 90 d period of daily supplementation with either PRO, POST, or placebo (maltodextrin; CON). Longitudinal assessment of body weight (BW), body condition score (BCS), and pelvic circumference (PC) did not differ among dietary supplements (P > 0.05). Throughout the experimental period, fecal scores did not differ (P > 0.05), however, fecal pH was lower (P = 0.0049) in the dogs fed POST compared with CON. A higher fecal concentration of propionate (P = 0.043) was observed in dogs fed PRO and POST when compared with CON. While PRO and POST supplementation was associated with changes in bacterial composition at the family and genus level, the overall richness and diversity of the microbiome was not significantly affected. Functional analysis of the metagenome also suggests that PRO and POST supplementation induced potentially beneficial changes in the abundance of pathways involved in pathogenicity, amino acid biosynthesis and DNA repair. No differences in glycemic or insulinemic responses were observed among the groups (P > 0.05). Dogs supplemented with PRO had a higher (P < 0.05) mean white blood cell leptin relative fold gene expression compared with groups POST and CON. Serum metabolites and complete blood cells counts were within normal ranges and all dogs remained healthy throughout the study. Together, these data suggest that the PRO and POST can safely be supplemented for dogs. Moreover, the results of this study support further investigation of the role of PRO and POST in supporting parameters related to gut health and hormonal regulation.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142321038","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}

{"title":"The improvement of immunity and activation of TLR2/NF-κB signaling pathway by Romboutsia ilealis in broilers","authors":"Bochen Song, Peng Sun, Linglian Kong, Chuanpi Xiao, Xue Pan, Zhigang Song","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae286","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Romboutsia (R.) ilealis on the immune function of broilers and the underlying mechanisms. A total of 48 one-d-old Arbor Acres broilers were allocated to 4 groups as follows: broilers treated daily with 1 mL live R. ilealis in GAM broth media (0, 1×104, 1×106 and 1×108 CFU/mL) from d 1 to 7. Samples were collected on d 8 and 14. The results showed that R. ilealis had no negative effect on the body weight of broilers (P &amp;gt; 0.05). R. ilealis significantly increased the levels of lysozyme, IFN-γ, IFN-γ/IL-4, and IgG in the serum (P &amp;lt; 0.05). R. ilealis significantly increased the levels of IL-4, IFN-γ, sIgA, lysozyme, and iNOS in the ileal mucosa (P &amp;lt; 0.05). R. ilealis significantly increased the mRNA levels of TLR2, TLR4, NF-κB, IL-1β, TNF-α, IFN-γ, IgA, pIgR, iNOS, and MHC-Ⅱ in the ileum (P &amp;lt; 0.05). R. ilealis significantly increased the relative abundance of Enterococcus and Paracoccus in the jejunum and ileum, ileal Candidatus Arthromitus, and cecal Romboutsia and Intestinimonas (P &amp;lt; 0.05). Correlation analysis showed that Enterococcus, Paracoccus, Romboutsia, and Intestinimonas were significantly positively correlated with humoral immune function (P &amp;lt; 0.05). In conclusion, Romboutsia ilealis boosted the immune system, activated the intestinal TLR2/NF-κB signaling pathway, and improved the gut microbiota in broilers.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275443","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}

{"title":"Short Communication: Artificially reared ewes cannot be distinguished from natural reared ewes based on observed maternal behavior or lamb weaning weights","authors":"Christian J Posbergh, Asha M Miles, Natasha L Pettifor, Michael L Thonney","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae283","url":null,"abstract":"Artificially rearing lambs is an important component of United States sheep production as some flocks select for increasing litter size to boost productivity. However, there is a conception among shepherds that artificially reared ewe lambs will ultimately result in poor mothers since they were not naturally raised. The objective of this study was to determine if differences in maternal behavior could be detected between ewes raised artificially and those raised naturally and if dam rearing type had an impact on lamb growth performance. Forty-eight ewes were enrolled comprised of four equal sized groups: artificially reared primiparous, naturally reared primiparous, artificially reared multi-parous, and naturally reared multi-parous. Ewes were observed using remote cameras to record maternal behaviors toward the lambs during and shortly after parturition. Behavior of twenty-nine ewes during the first hour after parturition was analyzed. Independent multivariable regression models were evaluated for: proportion of time spent grooming, proportion of time spent helping the lambs nurse, number of helpful bouts, and the number of negative bouts. No statistically significant difference (p&amp;lt;0.05) was detected between artificially reared and naturally reared ewes for the proportion of time spent grooming and the proportion of time spent helping the lambs nurse. Historical flock data was utilized to evaluate lamb growth between artificially and naturally reared ewes. No detrimental associations between artificially reared ewes and lamb weaning weights were observed. This study shows that artificially reared ewes are no different in terms of mothering behaviors and may be used as potential replacement candidates.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275444","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}

{"title":"Enhancing skeletal muscle fiber characteristics, intramuscular fat deposition and fatty acid composition in broilers under heat stress through combined selenomethionine and Bacillus subtilis supplementation in the diet.","authors":"Weiguang Yang,Junjing Xue,Sha Zhang,Chenge Yao,Na Zhang,Rejun Fang","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae267","url":null,"abstract":"Heat stress is the most common environmental stressor in poultry production, negatively affecting growth performance, meat quality, and welfare. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the nutritional effects of dietary supplementation with selenomethionine, BS, and a combination of selenomethionine and BS on broilers challenged with heat stress. A total of 300 21-day-old Ross 308 male broilers were randomly assigned to 5 groups with 6 replicates of 10 broilers per each: control group (CON, broilers raised at 22 ± 2℃); heat stress exposure group (HS, broilers raised at 32 ± 2℃ for 8 h/day); HSS group (HS group supplemented with 0.3 mg/kg selenomethionine); HSB group (HS group supplemented with 1 × 109 cfu/kg BS); and HSBS group (HS group supplemented with 0.3 mg/kg selenomethionine and × 109 cfu/kg BS). The experiment lasted for 21 days. The results indicated that, compared to the CON group, heat stress reduces (P < 0.05) broiler growth performance and damages the meat quality in breast and thigh muscles. Dietary supplementation with selenomethionine and BS did not improve the growth performance of broilers under heat stress. However, compared to the HS group, the HSS, HSB, and HSBS groups showed significantly increased (P < 0.05) pH45 min, redness (a*) and yellowness (b*), muscle fiber density, intramuscular fat (IMF), triglyceride content (TG), and expression levels of Myf5, CAPN 2, FM, SLC27A1, A-FABP, H-FABP, APOB-100, and ACC in breast and thigh muscles. Meanwhile, these groups showed reduced (P < 0.05) lightness (L*), drip loss, shear force, muscle fiber cross-sectional area, and FM gene expression level. The HSBS group showed greater improvement in the physicochemical quality of muscle and volatile substances compared to the HSS and HSB groups. In conclusion, selenomethionine and BS improved meat quality and flavor in broilers under heat stress by modulating muscle fiber composition and characteristics, as well as increasing intramuscular fat deposition.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"98 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142273371","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}

{"title":"Is heat stress a growing problem for dairy cattle husbandry in the temperate regions? A case study of Baden-Württemberg in Germany","authors":"Miguel António Leandro, Joana Stock, Jörn Bennewitz, Mizeck G G Chagunda","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae287","url":null,"abstract":"Heat stress with measurable effects in dairy cattle is a growing concern in temperate regions. Heat stress in temperate regions differs between environments with different geophysical characteristics. Microclimates specific to each environment were found to greatly impact at what level heat stress occurs and will occur in the future. The landlocked state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, provides several different environments, hence, a good case-study. Temperature Humidity Index (THI) from 17 weather stations for the years 2003-2022 was calculated and milking yields from 22 farms for the years 2017-2022 were collected. The occurrences and evolving patterns of heat stress were analysed with use of a Temperature Humidity Index (THI), and the effect of heat stress on milk yield was analysed based on milking records from Automated Milking Systems (AMS). Daily average THI was calculated using hourly readings of relative humidity and ambient temperature, disregarding solar radiation and wind, as all animals were permanently stabled. Based on studies conducted in Baden-Württemberg and neighbouring regions, cited ahead in the section of Temperature Humidity Index, THI = 60 was the threshold for heat stress occurrence. Findings show that the heat stress period varied between stations from 64 to 120 days with THI ≥ 60 in a year. This aligns with yearly and summer averages, also steadily increasing from May to September. Length of heat stress period was found to increase 1 extra day every year. Extreme weather events such as heat waves did not increase the heat stress period of that year in length but increased the average THI. Milk yield was found to be significantly (α = 0.05) different between counties grouped into different zones according to heat stress severity and rate of increase in daily average THI. Future attempts at managing heat stress on dairy cattle farms in the temperate regions should account for microclimate, as geographical proximity does not mean that the increase in heat stress severity will be the same in the two neighbouring areas.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142276878","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}

{"title":"Evaluation of precision feeding standardized ileal digestible lysine and other amino acids to determine and meet the lactating sow’s requirement estimates","authors":"Mikayla S Spinler, Jason C Woodworth, Mike D Tokach, Robert D Goodband, Joel M DeRouchey, Hyatt L Frobose, Amanda Uitermarkt, Jordan T Gebhardt","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae285","url":null,"abstract":"Two experiments evaluated the effects of precision feeding standardized ileal digestible (SID) Lys during lactation. Sows were blocked by parity and allotted to treatment on d 2 of lactation. In both experiments, sow body weight (BW), backfat (BF), loin depth (LD), and estimated N excretion were evaluated as well as litter growth performance. In Exp. 1, 95 sows and litters were used. Three dietary treatments were provided using 2 diets: a low (0.25% SID Lys) and high Lys diet (1.10% SID Lys). Treatments included a control diet (1.10% SID Lys) fed throughout lactation, and NRC or INRA treatment curves for Lys intake. Sows fed NRC or INRA treatment curves received blends of low and high Lys diets using a computerized lactation feeder (Gestal Quattro Opti Feeder, Jyga Technologies, St-Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec, CA) to target a specific Lys intake each day of lactation based on NRC and INRA models for parity and litter size. In Exp. 2, 56 sows and litters were used with three treatments, a control diet (1.10% SID Lys fed throughout lactation) and either a static or dynamic blend curve. For both curve treatments, low (0.40% SID Lys) and high Lys (1.10% SID Lys) diets were blended to reach target Lys intake. The difference between the static and dynamic curves was that the dynamic curves were adjusted based on actual Lys intake and static curves were not. Lysine intake curves were based on NRC model estimates, but targets were increased by 20% to target average Lys intake of 60 g/d across parities based on results of Exp. 1. In both experiments, no differences (P &amp;gt; 0.05) in sow average daily feed intake or sow BW, BF, or LD change were observed. Sows fed the control diets had greater Lys intake (g/day; P &amp;lt; 0.05) compared to sows fed either of the blended treatment curves. In Exp. 1, pigs from sows fed the control diet had greater (P &amp;lt; 0.05) BW at weaning and preweaning average daily gain (ADG) compared to sows fed the INRA treatment curve, with pigs from sows fed the NRC treatment curve intermediate. However, in Exp. 2, no differences (P &amp;gt; 0.05) were observed in pig weight at weaning or ADG. In both experiments, sows fed the blended treatment curves had lower (P &amp;lt; 0.05) calculated N excretion. In summary, for a litter size of 13.5 weaned pigs, 60 g/d of SID Lys is sufficient to maximize litter weight gain and can be achieved through blending low and high Lys diets. Precision feeding reduced N excretion compared to feeding a single diet throughout lactation.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"399 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142275446","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}

{"title":"Effects of fermented soybean meal and supplemental methionine and lysine on growth, digestibility, body composition and amino acid composition of Beluga (Huso huso).","authors":"Ali Khodadoust,Majidreza Khoshkholgh,Hamid A Noveirian,Mahmoud Mohseni,Hossein Khara","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae275","url":null,"abstract":"There is an increasing concern about using limited high-quality protein sources in the aquafeed industry. The alternative solution to this problem is cost-effective plant proteins such as soybean meal (SBM). However, it is better to improve plant protein-containing diets through processing and supplemental amino acids. This study aimed to examine the effects of fermented soybean meal (FSBM) and supplemental methionine and lysine (ML) in diets on growth, digestibility, and body and amino acid composition in Beluga (Huso huso). Two basal diets (490 g fish meal Kg-1) of fish meal (FM) and fish meal with methionine and lysine (FM+ML) were replaced by 40%, 60% and 80% of FSBM and FSBM+ML (FM, FSBM40, FSBM60, FSBM80, FM+ML, FSBM40+ML, FSBM60+ML and FSBM80+ML; 444 g kg-1 crude protein and 19.77 MJ kg-1 gross energy). The diets were fed to triplicate groups of Beluga (394.6 ± 4.3 g) 3 times daily for 56 days. Results showed that Beluga fed 80% FSBM and FSBM+ML had lower growth and feed utilization. Moreover, Beluga fed FSBM+ML performed poorer than those fed FSBM (P < 0.05). No interactions between fermented SBM and ML were observed in apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) and body proximate composition except for ADC of crude lipid. ADC in Beluga fed 80% were less than other diets. Substitution of FSBM and FSBM+ML in diets significantly reduced dry matter, ash and crude lipid; Crude lipid increased in groups fed FSBM+ML (P < 0.05). FSBM and FSBM+ML in 60% had higher and lower total amino acids in muscle and faeces (P < 0.05), respectively. Also, excreted total amino acids in faeces increased with ML (P < 0.05). Generally, in Beluga, FSBM-containing diets showed better effects on growth, feed utilization, whole-body lipid, and muscle and faecal amino acids than those with FSBM+ML. Fermented SBM could be replaced up to 60%.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142273515","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}

{"title":"Evaluation of circulating immune cells, analytes, and inflammatory markers in sows affected with postpartum dysgalactia syndrome.","authors":"Jamie M Studer,Zoë E Kiefer,Lucas R Koester,Erika M Johnson,Stephan Schmitz-Esser,Attila Farkas,Lucina Galina Pantoja,Kimberly A Vonnahme,Laura L Greiner,Aileen F Keating,Lance H Baumgard,Jason W Ross","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae270","url":null,"abstract":"Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) is a condition affecting periparturient sows, characterized by a reduction in milk and colostrum synthesis shortly after farrowing. Insufficient milk production results in substantial economic losses due to increased piglet morbidity/mortality and premature sow culling. Since PDS develops within a few days following farrowing, study objectives were to determine if periparturient immune cell profiles and circulating biomarkers differ in sows affected by PDS. We hypothesized differences in immune cells, circulating analytes, and inflammatory markers would exist at farrowing in sows that subsequently developed PDS compared to healthy herd mates. Thirty-six sows with PDS symptoms were matched by parity and day of lactation with thirty-six healthy control (CON) sows. Diagnosis of PDS (timepoint 2) occurred on average 9.25 ± 2.67 days after farrowing. Blood samples and litter weights were collected at farrowing (timepoint 1) and at onset of clinical PDS (timepoint 2). Piglets from PDS sows had lower average daily gain and higher mortality than piglets from CON (P < 0.01). Aspartate aminotransferase was increased (20%; P ≤ 0.06) in PDS sows compared to CON at both timepoints. Additionally, blood urea nitrogen was increased in PDS sows at timepoint 1 and timepoint 2 (13%; P = 0.08 and 16%; P = 0.01, respectively). At timepoint 2, total protein, globulin, magnesium, and cholesterol were increased (P ≤ 0.03) while γ-glutamyl transferase and albumin were decreased (P ≤ 0.02) in PDS sows. Lipopolysaccharide binding protein, an inflammatory biomarker, was increased (48%; P = 0.07) at timepoint 2 in PDS compared to CON sows. Collectively, these data indicate PDS sows have altered metabolism and appear immune activated compared to healthy herd mates, and further investigation is needed to determine if PDS can be predicted at farrowing.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142273379","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}

{"title":"Duckweed protein as an alternative plant-based protein source for dog and cat dry diets","authors":"Ching-Yen Lin, Katherine R Kerr, Matthew R Panasevich, Leighann Daristotle, Nolan Z Frantz","doi":"10.1093/jas/skae244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae244","url":null,"abstract":"Duckweed has attracted increasing attention as a high-quality and sustainable novel plant-based protein source. However, little research has been conducted in dogs and cats. We evaluated the effects of inclusion of duckweed protein (Lemna; MCSelect; Parabel; Vero Beach, FL) primarily in replacement of pea protein in dog diets at 0%, 5%, and 10% and cat diets at %, 10%, and 15% on stool quality, nutrient digestibility, and palatability. We hypothesized that duckweed protein would be a viable protein source in both dog and cat diets by showing no detriment to nutritional outcomes. All feeding tests were conducted at an independent research facility (Susquehanna, PA). A standard 2-bowl palatability test over a 2-d period was conducted with adult animals (n = 30 each) to determine intake ratio between test diets (duckweed-containing diets) and control diets (0% duckweed protein). Apparent total tract nutrient digestibility was conducted with 18 adult dogs and 21 adult cats (n = 6 to 7 per diet) with 5 d of diet acclimation followed by 5 d of total fecal collection. Stool quality was evaluated on a 1 to 5 scale where 1 = non-formed or diarrhea and 5 = hard, formed. Palatability data were analyzed using paired t-test (daily consumption) and chi-square test (first choice). All other data were analyzed by ANOVA and contrast (SAS version 9.4). For cats, 10% duckweed had greater (P &amp;lt; 0.05) palatability than control, while no difference was observed between 15% duckweed protein and control. For dogs, 5% and 10% duckweed protein had (P &amp;lt; 0.05) lower palatability, demonstrating a preference to control. Both cats and dogs fed duckweed diets had acceptable stool quality (Mean = 3.4 and 3.3, respectively). No detriments in nutrient digestibility were observed in dogs fed 5% and 10% duckweed protein; however, cats fed 10% and 15% duckweed protein had (P &amp;lt; 0.05) lower dry matter, protein, and energy digestibility vs. control. In conclusion, the data collected indicate that duckweed can be a viable replacement for other plant-based proteins in dog diets at inclusion levels up to 10%; more development is needed for duckweed protein inclusion into cat diets.","PeriodicalId":14895,"journal":{"name":"Journal of animal science","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142236647","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}