Integrative Zoology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2024
Gut
mycobiota
are
part
of
the
gut
microbiome,
typically
derived
from
host
diet
and
living
environment.
In
this
study,
we
examined
three
snub-nosed
monkeys:
Rhinopithecus
roxellana,
R.
bieti,
strykeri
using
next-generation
amplicon
sequencing
targeting
fungal
internal
transcribed
spacer.
The
alpha
diversity
indexes
in
bieti
were
significantly
higher
than
roxellana
strykeri,
beta
indicated
that
had
more
similar
feeding
habits.
Core
demonstrated
commonalities
among
species
potentially
associated
with
Mycobiota
displaying
significant
differences
exhibited
respective
characteristics
host,
likely
hosts'
Among
them,
animal
plant
pathogenic
fungi
lichen
parasites
potential
threats
to
survival
monkeys
for
their
pathogenicity
both
food
plants.
Functionally,
trophic
modes
functional
guilds
revealed
a
strong
association
between
diet.
We
found
abundance
correlations
parasitic
other
two
species,
indicating
foods.
Accordingly,
study
basic
structures
wild
highlighted
associations
habits
environments.
Furthermore,
due
close
connection
environment,
animals
could
ingest
diet;
thus,
speculate
may
serve
role
environmental
monitoring
wildlife.
Veterinary Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
12(3), С. 208 - 208
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
impact
of
varying
dietary
protein–energy
ratios
on
intestinal
microbiota
composition
in
postpartum
weaned
female
yak.
For
this
study,
forty
yaks
were
divided
into
four
groups
and
provided
with
different
treatments
(group
FA:
high-energy
high-protein,
FB:
low-protein,
FC:
low-energy
FD:
control
group,
48%
alfalfa
hay,
oat
grass,
4%
premix)
to
investigate
variations
microflora
profiles
metabolic
responses.
Rectal
fecal
samples
(n
=
24
×
2)
collected
at
day
15
30,
from
all
groups,
total
DNA
was
extracted
estimate
microbial
heterogeneity
community
structures
by
16S
rRNA
sequencing
focusing
V3–V4
regions,
using
Illumina
Nova
Seq
6000
platform.
The
results
revealed
a
5,669,645
raw
data
sequences
(3,189,115
2,480,530
respectively).
Results
showed
that
FA
FB
had
enhanced
protein
metabolism
diversity,
which
marked
significant
increase
(p
<
0.05)
abundance
Ruminococcus.
Conversely,
FD
group
low
level
diversity
predominance
Clostridium
Proteobacteria,
indicating
dysbiosis
stress.
It
concluded
imbalanced
diets
(groups
FC
FD)
upregulated
stress-related
pathways
no
favorable
shifts,
whereas,
significantly
supported
involved
amino
acids
carbohydrate
beneficially
shifted
gut
microbiota.
These
findings
emphasize
importance
supplementation
appropriate
proportions
energy
feed
promote
optimal
health
functioning,
particularly
for
inhabiting
high-altitude
is
challenging
environment.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
The
composition
of
the
intestinal
microbiome
correlates
significantly
with
an
animal's
health
status.
Hence,
this
indicator
is
highly
important
and
sensitive
for
protecting
endangered
animals.
However,
data
regarding
fungal
diversity
wild
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
In
recent
years,
the
importance
of
gut
microbiota
in
digestive
absorption,
metabolism,
and
immunity
has
garnered
increasing
attention.
China
possess
abundant
horse
breed
resources,
particularly
Guizhou
horses,
which
play
vital
roles
local
agriculture,
tourism,
transportation.
Despite
this,
there
is
a
lack
comparative
studies
on
native
horses
(GZH)
imported
Dutch
Warmblood
(WH).
To
address
this
gap,
fecal
samples
were
collected
from
both
GZH
WH,
16S
rRNA
high-throughput
sequencing
was
utilized
to
analyze
differences
their
microbiota.
The
results
indicated
that
compared
with
GZH,
abundance
bacterial
community
WH
significantly
higher,
whereas
fungal
lower.
Furthermore,
PCoA-based
scatter
plot
analysis
demonstrated
distinct
structure
bacteria
fungi
between
two
breeds.
While
types
share
similar
major
phyla,
significant
observed
numerous
genera.
Moreover,
functional
predictions
communities
suggested
exhibit
more
robust
system
enhanced
glycan
biosynthesis
metabolism
capabilities.
This
first
report
WH.
emphasize
among
various
breeds
offer
valuable
insights
into
composition
different
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Июнь 25, 2024
The
intestinal
microbiota
assumes
a
pivotal
role
in
modulating
host
metabolism,
immune
responses,
overall
health,
and
additional
physiological
dimensions.
structural
functional
characteristics
of
the
may
cause
alterations
within
host’s
body
to
certain
extent.
composition
gut
is
associated
with
environmental
factors,
dietary
habits,
other
pertinent
conditions.
investigation
into
yaks
remained
relatively
underexplored.
An
examination
yak
holds
promise
elucidating
complex
relationship
between
microbial
communities
adaptive
responses
its
environment.
In
this
study,
were
selected
from
two
distinct
conditions:
those
raised
sheds
(NS,
n=6)
grazed
Nimu
County
(NF,
n=6).
Fecal
samples
collected
subsequently
processed
for
analysis
through
16S
rDNA
ITS
sequencing
methodologies.
results
revealed
that
different
feeding
styles
result
significant
differences
Alpha
diversity
fungi
yaks,
while
captive
was
conserved.
addition,
appeared
abundance
microorganisms
taxa,
phylum
Verrucomicrobiota
significantly
enriched
group
NF
Firmicutes
higher
NS.
At
genus
level,
Akkermansia
,
Paenibacillus
Roseburia
Dorea
UCG_012
Anaerovorax
Marvinbryantia
Desemzia
Olsenella
Kocuria
Ornithinimicrobium
Parvibacter
NS
(P<0.05
or
P<0.01).
There
difference
function
groups.
observed
variations
are
likely
influenced
by
methods
conditions
both
inside
outside
pen.
findings
offer
prospective
insights
enhancing
breeding
expansion
industry.
Fermentation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(2), С. 94 - 94
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2024
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
effect
of
methionine
analogue
2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic
acid
isopropyl
ester
(HMBi)
on
rumen
microbial
community,
carbohydrate-active
enzymes
(CAZy),
and
protein
metabolism
pathways
in
yak.
Twenty-four
male
Maiwa
yaks
(252.79
±
15.95
kg)
were
selected
randomly
divided
into
groups
that
received
basal
diet
alone,
or
a
supplemented
with
different
amounts
HMBi
(5
g,
10
g
15
g).
At
phylum
level,
group
receiving
5
showed
considerably
higher
relative
abundance
Lentisphaerae
than
other
treatment
(p
<
0.05).
The
Actinobacteria
decreased
linearly
increase
supplemental
levels
Prevotella
increased
increasing
level
supplementation
Butyrivibrio
0.05),
Alistipes
tended
decrease
=
0.084).
addition
had
linear
quadratic
effects
CAZy
functional
proteins
yak
Conclusively,
these
results
indicated
feeding
is
an
excellent
strategy
enhance
carbohydrate
breakdown,
improve
structure
function.
Life,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(11), С. 2210 - 2210
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2023
The
gut
microbiome
plays
an
important
role
in
the
metabolism,
nutrient
absorption
and
immunocompetency
of
animals.
dynamics
microbiota
can
be
influenced
by
modulatory
factors
that
involve
nutrition,
environment,
health,
diseases,
etc.
Few
reports
have
been
documented
regarding
effects
different
feeds
on
fungi
Suffolk
crossed
with
Tibetan
sheep.
A
total
30
sheep
(ST
sheep)
were
selected
for
study
randomly
divided
into
five
equal
groups
(n
=
6):
AZ,
BZ,
CZ,
DZ
EZ.
Group
AZ
was
fed
alfalfa
oat
grass,
whereas
group
BZ
mixture
concentrated
feed,
grass.
Groups
EZ
feed
#1,
#2
#3,
respectively.
All
experimental
animals
twice
a
day
four
months,
rectum
samples
collected
analysis.
Results
revealed
2,781,461
raw
reads
2,333,239
clean
achieved
ST
When
compared
(164),
shared
amplicon
sequence
variants
(ASVs)
between
CZ
(109),
(113)
(118)
as
well
along
fewer.
Conspicuous
phyla
(8)
genera
(56)
examined
free-range
AZ.
Genera
including
Xeromyces,
Kazachstania,
Cordyceps,
Rhodotorula,
Pichia,
Spor,
found
higher
groups.
results
this
provide
new
insights
farmed
plateau.
We
concluded
differences
altered
their
microbiota.
Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(11), С. 932 - 932
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2024
This
study
investigates
gender-based
differences
in
the
gut
microbiota
of
Simmental
cattle,
focusing
on
bacterial,
archaeal,
and
fungal
communities.
Fecal
samples
were
collected
analyzed
using
high-throughput
sequencing,
with
taxonomic
classification
performed
through
SILVA
UNITE
databases.
Alpha
beta
diversity
metrics
assessed,
revealing
significant
composition
archaeal
communities
between
males
females.
Notably,
females
exhibited
higher
alpha
archaea,
while
analyses
indicated
distinct
clustering
bacterial
by
gender.
The
also
identified
correlations
specific
microbial
taxa
hematological
parameters,
Treponema
Methanosphaera
showing
gender-specific
associations
that
may
influence
cattle
health
productivity.
These
findings
highlight
importance
considering
gender
microbiota-related
research
suggest
management
strategies
could
optimize
livestock
performance.
Future
should
explore
role
sex
hormones
shaping
these
differences.