The aim of the study was to assess feeding practices and the use of lysine and methionine in pig rationing on intensified and semi-intensive pig breeding in the Koudougou and Bobo-Dioulasso areas. To this end, a cross...The aim of the study was to assess feeding practices and the use of lysine and methionine in pig rationing on intensified and semi-intensive pig breeding in the Koudougou and Bobo-Dioulasso areas. To this end, a cross-sectional survey was carried out on 87 breeding in these towns. A Discriminant Factorial Analysis (DFA) confirming a k-means classification of the data collected was used to retain 71 breeding divided into three breeding classes: Class A (32.4% of breeding), Class B (14.08%) and Class C (53.52%). The results show that the majority of pig breeders were men between the ages of 36 and 59. Average herd sizes were 35 ± 28;79 ± 42 and 89 ± 21 pigs for Classes A, B and C respectively. The main breeds of pig found on the breeding were crossbred, Large white, local, Landrace and Duroc. Class A (26.1%), B (30%) and C (15.8%) breeders were familiar with both lysine and methionine. Class A breeders distributed feed staggered (65.2%) and in rations (34.8%). Lysine (13%) and methionine (8.7%) were purchased at 5250 FCFA/kg. Those in class B distributed feed staggered (50%) and in the form of rations (50%), in which they incorporated lysine (30%) and methionine (30%) purchased at a cost of 2500 FCFA/kg and 3000 FCFA/kg respectively. Rationing and staggered feeding were practiced by 23.7% and 76.3% of Class C breeders respectively. Only lysine purchased at 3400 FCFA/kg was incorporated into rations by 10.5% of breeders. The high cost of lysine and methionine was incriminated by Class A (100%), B (33.3%) and C (50%) breeders. In conclusion, intensive pig breeding, the practice of rationing and the incorporation of the amino acids lysine and methionine are of ascending importance from classes C, A to B. The high cost of feedstuffs, particularly lysine and methionine, compromises their use in rations, which could have a negative impact on expected breeding performance. The screening and use of feeds rich in and/or enriched with these amino acids, through the development or adaptation of technologies, could improve the efficiency of rations and the productivity of intensive pig breeding in Burkina Faso.展开更多
Based on the general equilibrium theory of microeconomics,this study first analyzed the causes of sharp fluctuations in live pig prices,and then explored the financial capabilities of enterprises during the sharp fluc...Based on the general equilibrium theory of microeconomics,this study first analyzed the causes of sharp fluctuations in live pig prices,and then explored the financial capabilities of enterprises during the sharp fluctuations of live pig prices by using the financial data of 4 typical top listed enterprises from 2018 to 2021.By comparing the changes in the capabilities of enterprises,the impact of price on the financial capability of enterprises and differences were identified.The research results showed that the price of live pigs played a decisive role in enterprise profits,and there were huge differences in the fluctuation period.In the sharp increase period of price,price temptation is easy to cause enterprises to over-invest,resulting in excessive growth of enterprise assets,and increasing the business risk of enterprises.Based on the above conclusions,some policy suggestions were put forward to promote the stable development of industry from the three levels of enterprises,industries and government departments.展开更多
[Objective] This experiment aimed to compare piglets behavior under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode and traditional rearing mode. [Method] Pig behavior's statistical analysis under both microbial fermentatio...[Objective] This experiment aimed to compare piglets behavior under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode and traditional rearing mode. [Method] Pig behavior's statistical analysis under both microbial fermentation bed pig breeding mode and traditional rearing mode was se lected to study the effect of different breeding environment on pig's growth [ Result] The results showed that the duration of piglets lying and sleeping behavior accounted for the highest proportion of tested behavior, up to more than 70% ,followed by feeding and drinking which reached 15.96% (under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode) and 9.33% (under traditional rearing mode) respectively. Compared with traditional intensive rearing mode, piglet exploratory behavior's occurrence probability and duration increased significantly, by 28.62% and 12.21% respectively. Fighting behavior's occurrence probability and duration decreased significantly, by 49.83% and 91.26% respectively. Nutrient index and health index were introduced to evaluate piglet's general heath condition under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode, and results indicated that the health index of piglets under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode had slight difference from that under traditional mode, namely 10.83 and 10.03 respectively. But health index of piglets under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode was 245.12, much higher than 21.96 under traditional mode. [ Conclusion] Piglets would be healthier under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode.展开更多
The method of PCR RFLP was used to analyze the effects of ESR and FSH β genotypes on the litter size,especially the corresponding changes with the difference of genotype distributions in the Min,Sanjiang and Junmu I...The method of PCR RFLP was used to analyze the effects of ESR and FSH β genotypes on the litter size,especially the corresponding changes with the difference of genotype distributions in the Min,Sanjiang and Junmu I pigs.The results show that the ESR and FSH β genes are the major genes of litter size;the heterozygous genotype for ESR as well as for FSH β locus has a more litter size than others.However,the combined genotype ABDD means a more litter size than other genotypes,the frequencies of the heterozygous genotypes in Sanjiang and Junmu I are lower than in Min which maybe one of the most important reasons for the little litter sizes of those two breeds.展开更多
Background:A growing body of evidence has revealed that the mammalian genome is organized into hierarchical layers that are closely correlated with and may even be causally linked with variations in gene expression.Re...Background:A growing body of evidence has revealed that the mammalian genome is organized into hierarchical layers that are closely correlated with and may even be causally linked with variations in gene expression.Recent studies have characterized chromatin organization in various porcine tissues and cell types and compared them among species and during the early development of pigs.However,how chromatin organization differs among pig breeds is poorly understood.Results:In this study,we investigated the 3D genome organization and performed transcriptome characterization of two adipose depots(upper layer of backfat[ULB]and greater omentum[GOM])in wild boars and Bama pigs;the latter is a typical indigenous pig in China.We found that over 95%of the A/B compartments and topologically associating domains(TADs)are stable between wild boars and Bama pigs.In contrast,more than 70%of promoterenhancer interactions(PEIs)are dynamic and widespread,involving over a thousand genes.Alterations in chromatin structure are associated with changes in the expression of genes that are involved in widespread biological functions such as basic cellular functions,endocrine function,energy metabolism and the immune response.Approximately 95%and 97%of the genes associated with reorganized A/B compartments and PEIs in the two pig breeds differed between GOM and ULB,respectively.Conclusions:We reported 3D genome organization in adipose depots from different pig breeds.In a comparison of Bama pigs and wild boar,large-scale compartments and TADs were mostly conserved,while fine-scale PEIs were extensively reorganized.The chromatin architecture in these two pig breeds was reorganized in an adipose depotspecific manner.These results contribute to determining the regulatory mechanism of phenotypic differences between Bama pigs and wild boar.展开更多
Pig breeding is generally conducted among many herds, so EBV comparisons across populationsare necessary. Genetic connectedness is required for reliable between-farm animal EBV comparisons.Five quantitative overall co...Pig breeding is generally conducted among many herds, so EBV comparisons across populationsare necessary. Genetic connectedness is required for reliable between-farm animal EBV comparisons.Five quantitative overall connectedness measures among populations have been proposed so far,coefficient of connectedness(γ*), coefficient of determination (CD) and overall indices ofprecision, connectedness rating, number of direct genetic links between subpopulations due tocommon sires and dams (GLt), and average genetic covariance (AGC) are reviewed and theirproperties are discussed in this paper. It is recommended to use AGC at present for measuringgenetic connectedness between herds.展开更多
Background:Oligosaccharides(OS)are indigestible carbohydrates naturally found in milk.The composition of porcine colostrum OS may influence the growth and the health of the neonate and consuming optimal concentrations...Background:Oligosaccharides(OS)are indigestible carbohydrates naturally found in milk.The composition of porcine colostrum OS may influence the growth and the health of the neonate and consuming optimal concentrations of OS may reduce piglet susceptibility to illness.In this manner,targeted supplementation of animal feed with OS is being explored as a health management tool in the livestock industry.The variation in OS composition between different breeds of pig and its association with the litter performance is currently unknown.The aim of this study was to characterize the colostrum OS composition from sows of different breed and parity and correlate this data with sow maternal traits.Methods:Eighty-three colostrum samples from parities 1 to 8 were gathered from 3 different breeds of sow:44 Large White sows,27 Landrace sows and 12 Duroc sows.Samples were taken between the birth of the first and the last piglet from sows that were not pharmacologically induced to farrow.OS were purified from the samples and analysed by MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry(21 OS compositions detected).The farrowing season and the maternal data were recorded for each sow,including the number of live piglets and the litter body weight at birth,at day(d)3 and at weaning.Results:Five OS compositions,including isomers of the bifidogenic Sialyllactose,Lacto-N-Tetraose and Lacto-NHexaose series,were detected in all the samples.Twelve other OS were identified in at least 50%of samples,and their abundances were affected by breed(P<0.05;6 of 12),marginally affected by season(P<0.10;3 of 12)and never by parity number.The abundances of each OS component were standardized by Z-score scaling(μ=0 and SD=1),transformed by principal component analysis,and four similarity clusters were generated.Cluster membership was associated with litter weight gain within 3 days(P=0.063)and at weaning(P<0.05),but not with piglet mortality within 3 days.Conclusions:OS composition of colostrum may partially explain the variability in maternal performance within and between different breeds of sow.The obtained OS data can provide useful information for the development of novel prebiotic food supplements for suckling and weaning pigs.展开更多
文摘The aim of the study was to assess feeding practices and the use of lysine and methionine in pig rationing on intensified and semi-intensive pig breeding in the Koudougou and Bobo-Dioulasso areas. To this end, a cross-sectional survey was carried out on 87 breeding in these towns. A Discriminant Factorial Analysis (DFA) confirming a k-means classification of the data collected was used to retain 71 breeding divided into three breeding classes: Class A (32.4% of breeding), Class B (14.08%) and Class C (53.52%). The results show that the majority of pig breeders were men between the ages of 36 and 59. Average herd sizes were 35 ± 28;79 ± 42 and 89 ± 21 pigs for Classes A, B and C respectively. The main breeds of pig found on the breeding were crossbred, Large white, local, Landrace and Duroc. Class A (26.1%), B (30%) and C (15.8%) breeders were familiar with both lysine and methionine. Class A breeders distributed feed staggered (65.2%) and in rations (34.8%). Lysine (13%) and methionine (8.7%) were purchased at 5250 FCFA/kg. Those in class B distributed feed staggered (50%) and in the form of rations (50%), in which they incorporated lysine (30%) and methionine (30%) purchased at a cost of 2500 FCFA/kg and 3000 FCFA/kg respectively. Rationing and staggered feeding were practiced by 23.7% and 76.3% of Class C breeders respectively. Only lysine purchased at 3400 FCFA/kg was incorporated into rations by 10.5% of breeders. The high cost of lysine and methionine was incriminated by Class A (100%), B (33.3%) and C (50%) breeders. In conclusion, intensive pig breeding, the practice of rationing and the incorporation of the amino acids lysine and methionine are of ascending importance from classes C, A to B. The high cost of feedstuffs, particularly lysine and methionine, compromises their use in rations, which could have a negative impact on expected breeding performance. The screening and use of feeds rich in and/or enriched with these amino acids, through the development or adaptation of technologies, could improve the efficiency of rations and the productivity of intensive pig breeding in Burkina Faso.
文摘Based on the general equilibrium theory of microeconomics,this study first analyzed the causes of sharp fluctuations in live pig prices,and then explored the financial capabilities of enterprises during the sharp fluctuations of live pig prices by using the financial data of 4 typical top listed enterprises from 2018 to 2021.By comparing the changes in the capabilities of enterprises,the impact of price on the financial capability of enterprises and differences were identified.The research results showed that the price of live pigs played a decisive role in enterprise profits,and there were huge differences in the fluctuation period.In the sharp increase period of price,price temptation is easy to cause enterprises to over-invest,resulting in excessive growth of enterprise assets,and increasing the business risk of enterprises.Based on the above conclusions,some policy suggestions were put forward to promote the stable development of industry from the three levels of enterprises,industries and government departments.
基金funded by Major Science and Technology Projects for National Water Pollution Control and Management(No.2008ZX07425-002)Programs Supported by National Key Basic Research and Development Plan(2011CB111607)+3 种基金Key Programs of Ministry of Agriculture's Introduction of International Advanced Agricultural Science and Technology(2011-G25)Provincial Development and Reform Programs(Fujian Development,Reform and Investment#[2008]762)Provincial Science and Technology Plan Programs(2009S0089)Fujian Finance Special Fund(No.STIF-Y03)
文摘[Objective] This experiment aimed to compare piglets behavior under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode and traditional rearing mode. [Method] Pig behavior's statistical analysis under both microbial fermentation bed pig breeding mode and traditional rearing mode was se lected to study the effect of different breeding environment on pig's growth [ Result] The results showed that the duration of piglets lying and sleeping behavior accounted for the highest proportion of tested behavior, up to more than 70% ,followed by feeding and drinking which reached 15.96% (under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode) and 9.33% (under traditional rearing mode) respectively. Compared with traditional intensive rearing mode, piglet exploratory behavior's occurrence probability and duration increased significantly, by 28.62% and 12.21% respectively. Fighting behavior's occurrence probability and duration decreased significantly, by 49.83% and 91.26% respectively. Nutrient index and health index were introduced to evaluate piglet's general heath condition under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode, and results indicated that the health index of piglets under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode had slight difference from that under traditional mode, namely 10.83 and 10.03 respectively. But health index of piglets under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode was 245.12, much higher than 21.96 under traditional mode. [ Conclusion] Piglets would be healthier under microbial fermentation bed breeding mode.
文摘The method of PCR RFLP was used to analyze the effects of ESR and FSH β genotypes on the litter size,especially the corresponding changes with the difference of genotype distributions in the Min,Sanjiang and Junmu I pigs.The results show that the ESR and FSH β genes are the major genes of litter size;the heterozygous genotype for ESR as well as for FSH β locus has a more litter size than others.However,the combined genotype ABDD means a more litter size than other genotypes,the frequencies of the heterozygous genotypes in Sanjiang and Junmu I are lower than in Min which maybe one of the most important reasons for the little litter sizes of those two breeds.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFA0509500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U19A2036,31772576,31530073 and 31802044)+1 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2021YFYZ0009 and 2021YFYZ0030)the International Cooperation Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province(2021YFH0033).
文摘Background:A growing body of evidence has revealed that the mammalian genome is organized into hierarchical layers that are closely correlated with and may even be causally linked with variations in gene expression.Recent studies have characterized chromatin organization in various porcine tissues and cell types and compared them among species and during the early development of pigs.However,how chromatin organization differs among pig breeds is poorly understood.Results:In this study,we investigated the 3D genome organization and performed transcriptome characterization of two adipose depots(upper layer of backfat[ULB]and greater omentum[GOM])in wild boars and Bama pigs;the latter is a typical indigenous pig in China.We found that over 95%of the A/B compartments and topologically associating domains(TADs)are stable between wild boars and Bama pigs.In contrast,more than 70%of promoterenhancer interactions(PEIs)are dynamic and widespread,involving over a thousand genes.Alterations in chromatin structure are associated with changes in the expression of genes that are involved in widespread biological functions such as basic cellular functions,endocrine function,energy metabolism and the immune response.Approximately 95%and 97%of the genes associated with reorganized A/B compartments and PEIs in the two pig breeds differed between GOM and ULB,respectively.Conclusions:We reported 3D genome organization in adipose depots from different pig breeds.In a comparison of Bama pigs and wild boar,large-scale compartments and TADs were mostly conserved,while fine-scale PEIs were extensively reorganized.The chromatin architecture in these two pig breeds was reorganized in an adipose depotspecific manner.These results contribute to determining the regulatory mechanism of phenotypic differences between Bama pigs and wild boar.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(990732)Science and Technology Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(2KM03508N)+1 种基金Major Scientific Research Project of Guangdong Province(2003A2010601)21 Century Talented Person Foundation of Educational Ministry,China
文摘Pig breeding is generally conducted among many herds, so EBV comparisons across populationsare necessary. Genetic connectedness is required for reliable between-farm animal EBV comparisons.Five quantitative overall connectedness measures among populations have been proposed so far,coefficient of connectedness(γ*), coefficient of determination (CD) and overall indices ofprecision, connectedness rating, number of direct genetic links between subpopulations due tocommon sires and dams (GLt), and average genetic covariance (AGC) are reviewed and theirproperties are discussed in this paper. It is recommended to use AGC at present for measuringgenetic connectedness between herds.
基金This research was in part supported by the National Institutes of Health awards R01AT008759supported in part by funding from the National Institutes of Health awards R01AT008759 and USDA:NIFA CA-D-FST-2187-H.
文摘Background:Oligosaccharides(OS)are indigestible carbohydrates naturally found in milk.The composition of porcine colostrum OS may influence the growth and the health of the neonate and consuming optimal concentrations of OS may reduce piglet susceptibility to illness.In this manner,targeted supplementation of animal feed with OS is being explored as a health management tool in the livestock industry.The variation in OS composition between different breeds of pig and its association with the litter performance is currently unknown.The aim of this study was to characterize the colostrum OS composition from sows of different breed and parity and correlate this data with sow maternal traits.Methods:Eighty-three colostrum samples from parities 1 to 8 were gathered from 3 different breeds of sow:44 Large White sows,27 Landrace sows and 12 Duroc sows.Samples were taken between the birth of the first and the last piglet from sows that were not pharmacologically induced to farrow.OS were purified from the samples and analysed by MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry(21 OS compositions detected).The farrowing season and the maternal data were recorded for each sow,including the number of live piglets and the litter body weight at birth,at day(d)3 and at weaning.Results:Five OS compositions,including isomers of the bifidogenic Sialyllactose,Lacto-N-Tetraose and Lacto-NHexaose series,were detected in all the samples.Twelve other OS were identified in at least 50%of samples,and their abundances were affected by breed(P<0.05;6 of 12),marginally affected by season(P<0.10;3 of 12)and never by parity number.The abundances of each OS component were standardized by Z-score scaling(μ=0 and SD=1),transformed by principal component analysis,and four similarity clusters were generated.Cluster membership was associated with litter weight gain within 3 days(P=0.063)and at weaning(P<0.05),but not with piglet mortality within 3 days.Conclusions:OS composition of colostrum may partially explain the variability in maternal performance within and between different breeds of sow.The obtained OS data can provide useful information for the development of novel prebiotic food supplements for suckling and weaning pigs.