Effects of partial replacement of soybean meal with Chlorella vulgaris and lysozyme on diarrheal incidence, plasma biochemical parameters, and immunity of weaned piglets
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Introduction
The
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effects
of
Chlorella
vulgaris
and
lysozyme
on
growth
performance,
diarrhea
rate,
immune
function,
plasma
biochemical
parameters,
gut
microbiota
metabolites
weaned
piglets.
Methods
Thirty
Xiangcun
black
piglets
(BW,
11.47
±
1.13
kg)
were
randomly
assigned
one
three
treatment
groups:
corn-soybean
meal-based
basal
diet
(CON
group),
soybean
meal
replaced
with
5%
C.
(CHV
100
mg/kg
(LYSO
group).
Results
Growth
performance
was
not
affected
by
or
supplementation,
while
partially
without
reduced
rate
Plasma
analysis
showed
that
albumin,
alkaline
phosphatase,
high-density
lipoprotein-cholesterol
(HDL-C)
levels
in
CHV
group
total
cholesterol
HDL-C
LYSO
higher
when
compared
CON
group.
had
increased
interleukin
(IL)-10
level
jejunum
IL-1β
ileum
having
a
decreasing
IL-6
Additionally,
although
Firmicutes
Megashaera_A
abundances
short-chain
fatty
acid
concentrations
(including
acetate,
propionate,
butyrate,
valerate)
group,
but
several
beneficial
bacteria
(such
as
Actinobacteroita,
Faecealibacterium,
Anaerovibrio
)
Discussion
In
summary,
dietary
supplementation
improved
health
some
contexts
affecting
performance.
Therefore,
sustainable
feed
ingredients
piglet
diets
could
be
viable
alternative
approach.
Language: Английский
Lactobacillus delbrueckii Alleviate Oxidative Stress and Intestinal Injuries by Activating TLR2 and TLR4 Expressions in IPEC-J2 Cells
Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Language: Английский
Evaluation of dietary supplementation of Ascophyllum nodosum and Lithothamnium calcareum as functional algae in F4+ Escherichia coli challenged piglets
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Despite
progress
in
reducing
antimicrobial
use
the
veterinary
field,
it
is
crucial
to
find
alternatives
preserve
effectiveness
and
limit
resistance.
In
pig
farming,
pathogenic
strains
of
Language: Английский
Chemical-functional characterization of Ascophyllum nodosum and Phymatolithon calcareum and dietary supplementation in post-weaning pigs
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
Introduction
As
the
livestock
industry
grapples
with
need
for
sustainable
land,
maintaining
production
systems,
and
reducing
antimicrobial
resistance,
application
of
functional
nutrition
emerges
as
a
potential
solution.
Aim
In
line
One
Health
principles,
this
study
aims
to
evaluate
properties
Ascophyllum
nodosum
Phymatolithon
calcareum,
assess
effects
their
dietary
supplementation
on
piglets’
health.
Materials
methods
A
chemical-functional
characterization
was
conducted
before
after
in
vitro
digestion.
Total
Polyphenols
Content
(TPC)
Flavonoid
(TFC)
were
determined
through
colorimetric
assays,
while
antioxidant
activity
using
ABTS
assay,
microdilution
method
used
capacity.
For
vivo
trial
twenty-four
post-weaning
pigs
(28
±
2
days,
6.89
0.820
Kg)
enrolled
two
homogeneous
groups
(
n
=
12/group):
control
group
(CTRL)
fed
commercial
diet,
treated
(ALGAE)
diet
addition
1.5%
A.
0.5%
P.
calcareum
27
days.
Weekly,
zootechnical
performances
assessed
monitoring
body
weight
individual
feed
intake.
Fecal
samples
collected
abundance
total,
lactic
acid
coliform
bacteria
plate
counting.
Serum
obtained
at
day
0
barrier.
Results
discussion
The
chemical
discloses
that
minerals’
level
remains
below
maximum
thresholds
defined
use
piglets
nutrition.
TPC
330.42
21.372
mg
TAE/g
sample
11.45
0.521
,
respectively,
similar
trend
found
TFC
evaluation
(213.85
20.557
2.71
0.900
CE/g
sample,
respectively).
Our
results
also
highlighted
polyphenols
flavonoid
compounds
persisted
digestion
well
properties.
administration
algae
although
it
slightly
affected
efficiency
first
period
trial,
did
not
affect
animal
growth
terms
average
daily
gain.
Microbiological
analysis
feces
showed
values
between
experimental
over
significantly
higher
serum
barrier
registered
ALGAE
compared
CTRL
(363.26
16.241
vs.
230.69
32.078
HClO/mL,
p
<
0.05).
Conclusion
conclusion,
could
be
considered
promising
strategy
enhance
oxidative
weaned
piglets.
Language: Английский
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Brown Seaweed (Macrocystis pyrifera) on Oxidative Stress of Grass-Fed Dairy Cows
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1881 - 1881
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Macrocystis
pyrifera
is
a
brown
seaweed
widely
distributed
on
the
coast
of
Chile,
with
high
content
polyphenolic
compounds
antioxidant
properties.
The
effects
its
inclusion
in
diet
oxidative
stress
dairy
cows
have
not
been
evaluated.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
evaluate
effect
two
doses
pro-oxidant
and
indicators
grazing
cows.
Thirty-six
mid-lactating
clinically
healthy
Holstein-Friesian
were
randomly
assigned
one
three
diets:
Control
(75%
perennial
ryegrass
25%
commercial
concentrate);
Treatment
1
(control
1.5%
seaweed);
2
3%
seaweed).
Blood
samples
taken
by
coccygeal
venipuncture
days
18,
45,
61
determine
plasma
concentration
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
Trolox
equivalent
capacity
(TEAC),
oxidant
index
(OSI).
No
significant
differences
observed
between
groups
regarding
MDA,
TEAC,
OSI.
However,
an
interaction
was
observed,
where
at
45
days,
OSI
lower
compared
Control.
Including
grass-fed
did
affect
during
mid-lactation.
Language: Английский