Effects of Altitude on the Digestion Performance, Serum Antioxidative Characteristics, Rumen Fermentation Parameters, and Rumen Bacteria of Sanhe Heifers DOI Creative Commons
Xinyu Zhang, Shuai Huang, Shengli Li

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Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 28, 2022

The production efficiency of dairy cows is affected by altitude, with lower reported at higher altitudes. However, only a few studies have investigated the digestion performance, serum antioxidative characteristics, rumen fermentation and bacteria Sanhe heifers different Therefore, in this study, we explored effects altitude on these aspects heifers. We evaluated apparent digestibility nutrients, parameters, Twenty from same herd managed practice were used. two regions China: 10 fed Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (119°57′E, 47°17′N; approximately 700 m named LA) Lhasa Tibet (91°06′E, 29°36′N; 3,750 HA). dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), DMI/ADG ratio ( p < 0.05) LA than HA heifers, whereas total tract matter, ether extract, crude proteins group. Compared showed decreased concentrations superoxide dismutase glutathione peroxidase increased concentration hydrogen peroxide 0.05). Altitude did not significantly affect volatile fatty acid rumen, but presented acetate-to-propionate LA. 16S rRNA gene sequencing data that microbial composition. At phylum level, relative abundance Actinobacteria Spirochaetae correlation analysis revealed operational taxonomic units belonging to genus Prevotella_1 correlated DMI. results indicate can influence antioxidant capacity, fermentation, composition study provides insights into adaptation mechanism high-altitude areas.

Language: Английский

Fermented cottonseed and rapeseed meals outperform soybean meal in improving performance, rumen fermentation, and bacterial composition in Hu sheep DOI Creative Commons
Halidai Rehemujiang, Hassan Ali Yusuf, Tao Ma

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Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: March 16, 2023

Background This study examined the effects of substituting cottonseed meal (CSM) or rapeseed (RSM) for soybean (SBM) on Hu sheep performance, rumen fermentation, and bacterial composition. 51 four-month-old indigenous male with starting body weights 22.51 ± 2.84 kg similar origins were randomly assigned to three treatments; (1) non-fermented total mixed ration (TMR) SBM (CK), (2) fermented TMR containing CSM (F-CSM group), (3) RSM (F-RSM group). Results The groups’ intake dry matter differed significantly ( p < 0.05). In terms average daily gain, F-RSM group outperformed CK F-CSM groups pH was substantially lower in than 0.05), had greater amounts volatile fatty acids (VFA) groups. comparison group, microbial crude protein yield higher pepsin cellulose enzyme activity relative abundance Bacteroidetes compared other groups, Firmicutes less abundant Prevotella present a abundances Veillonellaceae_UCG-001 Lachnospiraceae_XPB1014 correlated butyric acid content NH 3 -N Gene function prediction revealed that replacing diet can promote glycan biosynthesis metabolism. Conclusion replacement has an influence richness diversity bacteria at phylum genus levels. Replacement increased VFA further promoted performance sheep.

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Isolation of Enterococcus hirae From Fresh White Yak Milk in Ledu District, Qinghai Province, China: A Comparative Genomic Analysis DOI
Huimin Lv, Jiaqi Sun, Yuanyuan Guo

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Current Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 82(3)

Published: Feb. 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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High Altitude Microbiome: Insight into Yak Gut Microbiota and its Nutritional and Functional Involvement for Food Systems DOI
Muhammad Fakhar‐e‐Alam Kulyar, Quan Mo, Shah Nawaz

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Trends in Food Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104897 - 104897

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Geographical Variations in Metal Exposure and Its Impact on Metabolic Disorders and Hypertension: An Analysis of Chile's 2016–17 National Health Survey DOI Creative Commons

Patricia Matus,

Alejandro Sepúlveda-Peñaloza, Cinthya Urquidi

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract Background Evidence suggests that even low-level exposure to metals may disrupt metabolic pathways, contributing disorders. Local environmental factors modulate these effects, emphasizing the importance of territorial disaggregation. This population-based study evaluated geographic variations in four and their associations with obesity, diabetes, syndrome, hypertension Chile. Method Data from 3,822 participants National Health Survey 2016 2017 were analyzed. Biomarkers included inorganic arsenic, cadmium, mercury urine, lead serum. Metal was classified according 50th percentile distribution. Spatial simultaneous autoregressive models accounted for regional disaggregation spatial dependencies, adjusting age, sex, socioeconomic status, smoking. Analyses conducted at national subnational levels, incorporating sampling weights survey complex design. Results A total 42.4% individuals exposed 13.6% lead, 1.7% cadmium. Regional analysis revealed elevated arsenic northern regions (e.g., Arica Antofagasta), peaking 29.9%. At level, adjusted no significant between metal However, geographical linked overweight obesity across most areas diabetes syndrome northern, southernmost, central zones. Mercury associated all conditions macrozone, whereas cadmium exclusively southern regions. Conclusion These findings underscore critical differences metalloid disorders, highlighting need geographically targeted public health interventions consider local contextual factors. Trial registration Not applicable

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Characteristics and dynamic changes of gut microbiota in Mongolian horses and Guizhou horses DOI Creative Commons

Yaonan Li,

Yanfang Lan

Frontiers in Microbiology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 15, 2025

The gut microbial importance and its crucial roles in host digestion, immunity, metabolism have received widely attention. Horses, especially indigenous varieties such as Mongolian horses (MGH) Guizhou (GZH), not sufficient attention, the characteristics of their microbiota are still unclear. For this purpose, we collected faecal samples from eight MGH GZH to compare differences using amplicon sequencing. results alpha diversity analysis indicated that bacterial fungal abundance were significantly higher than those MGH. Meanwhile, beta revealed there significant structures between Although dominant phyla same, a large number different bacteria fungi both groups. Moreover, observed 32 (23 9 phyla) 718 genera (383 335 genera) with Notably, study also some intestinal functions GZH, chemoheterotrophy, fermentation, cellulolysis. To our knowledge, is first report on comparative GZH. Our demonstrated richer more diverse compared Additionally, these important for understanding horse.

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Comparative analysis of gut microbiota in free range and house fed yaks from Linzhou County DOI Creative Commons

Hongzhuang Wang,

Munwar Ali,

Yong Zhu

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Gut microbiome dysbiosis as a potential biomarker for liver metabolic disorders in in neonatal hemolytic jaundice DOI Creative Commons
Jin Huang, Bi‐Cheng Zhou, Feng Zhu

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BMC Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: April 29, 2025

Language: Английский

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Novel insights into whey protein among Yak, Yellow Cattle, and Cattle-Yak milk DOI Creative Commons
Yufang Li, Shijun Li, Xingwen Zhao

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Food Chemistry X, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 101384 - 101384

Published: April 16, 2024

This study identified characteristic whey proteins from Zhongdian Yak (ZY), Diqing Yellow Cattle (DYC), and (CY), revealing insights into their potential functions released peptides. A total of 118 were quantified in milk obtained the three breeds cattle, including seven (IGL@ protein, 40S ribosomal protein S9, calreticulin, etc.) CY two (RNA helicase uncharacterized (A0A3Q1LFQ2)) ZY milk. These are involved phagosome Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis pathways, exhibiting immunoprotective activities, verified through molecular docking. Furthermore, docking results showed five rho GDP-dissociation inhibitor 1, small monomeric GTPase, action-like 3, adenylyl cyclase-associated protein) interacted with TLR4 multiple hydrogen hydrophobic bonds. Therefore, these may exert immunomodulatory by inhibiting TLR4. Meanwhile, produced bioactive peptides, such as antioxidant peptides ACE inhibitory after simulated gastrointestinal digestion (SGID). The exhibited more types activities than DYC proteins. provides a theoretical basis for promoting formula powder production.

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Novel Insights into Whey Protein Among Yak, Yellow Cattle, and Cattle-Yak Milk DOI
Yufang Li, Shijun Li, Xingwen Zhao

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Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Fecal Microbiota and Feeding Habitats of Nomadic Indigenous Animals (Deer, Yak, Sheep and Camel) in Baikal Siberia (Russia) DOI Creative Commons
Elena Lavrentyeva, Т. Г. Банзаракцаева,

L. A. Kozyreva

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Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 52 - 52

Published: Jan. 13, 2024

In the vast expanse of Baikal Siberia, indigenous nomadic animal groups have been conserved, grazing on pastures throughout year. It is believed that fecal microbiota these diverse species unique to each and closely tied their feeding environments. We conducted a pioneering comparative analysis taxonomic structure diversity in animals inhabiting Siberia. Our study encompassed 20 deer, 23 yaks, 24 camels, 29 sheep, using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene profiling. animals, we observed predominant presence phyla Bacillota, Bacteroidota, Verrucomicrobiota, collectively comprising over 88% microbial communities. Moreover, proportions exhibited variations according host species. The unculturable Bacillota UCG-005 UCG-010 are key for all animals. However, at genus level, distinctive compositions were discernible within group. identified total 37 dominant genera across samples from four Principal component (PCA) cluster demonstrated composition clustered among individuals same Linear discriminant effect size (LEfSe) indicated camels higher abundances family Akkermansiaceae uncultured clostridial lineage UCG-010, while deer featured Lachnospiraceae; sheep had Ruminococcaceae; yaks displayed Monoglobaceae, Bacteroidaceae, methanogenic archaea Methanobacteriaceae as marker taxa. studies showed studied feed mainly plants belonging families Poaceae, Cyperaceae, Asteraceae, Rosaceae. research identity and, lesser degree, diets habitats, significantly shape ruminant

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