Feeding Practices and Use of Lysine and Methionine in Pigrationing on Intensified Pig Breeding in the West Center and Hauts Bassins Regions of Burkina Faso

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.

Breeding of Anti-diarrhea Gene in Local and Exotic Pig Breeds in Guizhou Province

[Objectives]This study was conducted to breed special pig breeds resistant to diarrhea by using modern biotechnology.[Methods]From Guizhou local breeds,such as Nuogu pigs,Kele pig,Yorkshire pigs and Duroc pigs,190 samples were collected for the analysis of anti-diarrhea gene.[Results]The anti-diarrhea genotype frequency of Kele pigs was 70.00%,which was higher than that of Nuogu pigs(67.37%)and Yorkshire pigs(Yorkshire pigs and Duroc pigs)(50.59%).The favorable anti-diarrhea gene of all Nuogu pigs,Kele pigs,and Yorkshire pigs and Duroc pigs was G,with gene frequencies of 0.7355,0.8368 and 0.8500,respectively,and the frequencies of allele A were 0.2645,0.1632 and 0.1500,respectively.In the process of generation selection,combination selection of GG♂×GG♀,GG♂×GA♀,GA♂×GG♀and GA♂×GA♀was conducted,and GG individuals were selected while gradually phasing out GA and AA individuals.The anti-diarrhea genotypes of 98 pigs in the offspring were tested,and it was found that the frequency of genotype GG was greatly improved,and the frequencies in Nuogu pigs,Kele pigs,Yorkshire pigs and Duroc pigs were increased to 73.91%,81.82%,85.25%and 66.67%respectively,thus forming a special anti-diarrhea breed.[Conclusions]This study provides a basis for selecting excellent breeding pigs,establishing core populations and screening resistance genes in the core populations and their offspring.

Impact of Sharp Fluctuations of Live Pig Prices on Financial Capacity of Pig Breeding Enterprises : An Analysis Based on the Data of Listed Enterprises from 2018 to 2021

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.

Genome-wide identification of functional enhancers and their potential roles in pig breeding

Background:The pig is an economically important livestock species and is a widely applied large animal model in medical research.Enhancers are critical regulatory elements that have fundamental functions in evolution,development and disease.Genome-wide quantification of functional enhancers in the pig is needed.Results:We performed self-transcribing active regulatory region sequencing(STARR-seq)in the porcine kidney epithelial PK15 and testicular ST cell lines,and reliably identified 2576 functional enhancers.Most of these enhancers were located in repetitive sequences and were enriched within silent and lowly expressed genes.Enhancers poorly overlapped with chromatin accessibility regions and were highly enriched in chromatin with the repressive histone modification H3K9me3,which is different from predicted pig enhancers detected using ChIP-seq for H3K27ac or/and H3K4me1 modified histones.This suggests that most pig enhancers identified with STARR-seq are endogenously repressed at the chromatin level and may function during cell type-specific development or at specific developmental stages.Additionally,the PPP3CA gene is associated with the loin muscle area trait and the QKI gene is associated with alkaline phosphatase activity that may be regulated by distal functional enhancers.Conclusions:In summary,we generated the first functional enhancer map in PK15 and ST cells for the pig genome and highlight its potential roles in pig breeding.

Piglets Behavior Characteristics under Breeding Mode of Microbial Fermentation Bed

[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.

Whole-genome analysis reveals distinct adaptation signatures to diverse environments in Chinese domestic pigs

Background Long-term natural and artificial selection has resulted in many genetic footprints within the genomes of pig breeds across distinct agroecological zones.Nevertheless,the mechanisms by which these signatures contribute to phenotypic diversity and facilitate environmental adaptation remain unclear.Results Here,we leveraged whole-genome sequencing data from 82 individuals from 6 domestic pig breeds originating in tropical,high-altitude,and frigid regions.Population genetic analysis suggested that habitat isolation significantly shaped the genetic diversity and contributed to population stratification in local Chinese pig breeds.Analysis of selection signals revealed regions under selection for adaptation in tropical(55.5 Mb),high-altitude(43.6 Mb),and frigid(17.72 Mb)regions.The potential functions of the selective sweep regions were linked to certain complex traits that might play critical roles in different geographic environments,including fat coverage in frigid environments and blood indicators in tropical and high-altitude environments.Candidate genes under selection were significantly enriched in biological pathways involved in environmental adaptation.These pathways included blood circulation,protein degradation,and inflammation for adaptation to tropical environments;heart and lung development,hypoxia response,and DNA damage repair for high-altitude adaptation;and thermogenesis,cold-induced vasodilation(CIVD),and the cell cycle for adaptation to frigid environments.By examining the chromatin state of the selection signatures,we identified the lung and ileum as two candidate functional tissues for environmental adaptation.Finally,we identified a mutation(chr1:G246,175,129A)in the cis-regulatory region of ABCA1 as a plausible promising variant for adaptation to tropical environments.Conclusions In this study,we conducted a genome-wide exploration of the genetic mechanisms underlying the adaptability of local Chinese pig breeds to tropical,high-altitude,and frigid environments.Our findings shed light on the prominent role of cis-regulatory elements in environmental adaptation in pigs and may serve as a valuable biological model of human plateau-related disorders and cardiovascular diseases.

Cost-benefit Analysis of Scale Pig Breeding in Shandong Province Based on Modified Entropy Weight-TOPSIS Model

According to the relevant statistical data in National Agricultural cost-benefit Data Compilation(2001- 2013),we use the modified entropy weight- TOPSIS model to research the cost-benefit status of scale pig breeding in Shandong Province from the perspective of comparing it with that of the entire country and 9 other main pig producing areas. The results show that compared with the national average,the cost-benefit ratio of small scale pig breeding in Shandong Province is lower,while the cost-benefit ratio of medium scale and large scale pig breeding is significantly improved; the cost-benefit ratio of small scale pig breeding in Shandong Province is basically the same as that in 9 other main pig producing areas,while the cost-benefit ratio of medium scale and large scale pig breeding is higher; the output value of main products and the purchase price of piglet are two major bottlenecks restricting the cost-benefit improvement of scale pig breeding in Shandong Province.

Analysis of Pig Price Fluctuation in Recent Decade Based on the Changes in Breeding Scale

In recent decade, the fluctuation of pig price has become more and more acute with obvious periodicity. Currently, the pig breeding mode dominated by individual households leads to acute fluctuation of pig price to some extent. The scale expansion of recent decade intensified the fluc- tuation of pig price in the short term but will stabilize the price in the long term. Therefore. it is necessary to expand breeding scale for maintaining long-term price stability and the optimal scale should be chosen according to the circumstances to ensure the social benefit maximization.

Metabolomics characterization of colostrum in three sow breeds and its influences on piglets' survival and litter growth rates

Background: Colostrum is the first secretion produced by mammary glands during the hours immediately preceding and succeeding parturition. This secretion differs from milk and represents an essential vehicle of passive immunity,prebiotic compounds and growth factors involved in intestinal development. Most of the literature concerning colostrum composition refers mainly to human and cow; and little is known about pig colostrum metabolome and how it varies between pig breeds and different farrowing parity. Thus, the aim of the present research is to provide new information about pig colostrum composition and the associations between metabolites, the sows' breed and the survival and growth rates of their litters.Results: Colostrum samples were gathered from 58 parturitions of sows belonging to three different breeds chosen for their importance in Italian heavy pig production: 31 Large White, 15 Landrace and 12 Duroc respectively. The defatted and ultrafiltered colostrum samples were analysed using1 H–NMR spectroscopy. Principal Components Analysis(PCA) was assessed on the obtained spectra. In addition, using a Stepwise Regression and a Linear Regression analyses the metabolites named after the signals assignment were tested for their associations with piglets' performances.Twenty-five metabolites were identified, comprehending monosaccharides, disaccharides(such as lactose), organic acids(lactate, citrate, acetate and formate), nitrogenous organic acids(such as creatine) and other compounds,including nucleotides. PCA results evidence a clustering due to breed and season effects. Lactose was the main compound determining the assignment of the samples into different clusters according to the sow breed. Furthermore, some metabolites showed to be associated with piglets' performance and survival traits: acetate and taurine were positively related to litter weight gain and piglets' survival rate, respectively, while dimethylamine and cis-aconitate were linked to new-borns' impaired ability to survive.Conclusions: The results obtained suggest that colostrum composition is affected by breed, which, together with environmental conditions, may cause changes in colostrum metabolites content with possible consequences on piglets' performances. Among the identified metabolites, acetate, taurine, dimethylamine and cis-aconitate showed consistent associations with piglets' survival rate and litter weight gain, implying that these compounds may affect new-borns' ability to survive.

Study on the Effect of ESR and FSH β Genes on Litter Size in Local Northeast Three Pig Breeds

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.

Whole genome variants across 57 pig breeds enable comprehensive identification of genetic signatures that underlie breed features

Background:A large number of pig breeds are distributed around the world,their features and characteristics vary among breeds,and they are valuable resources.Understanding the underlying genetic mechanisms that explain across-breed variation can help breeders develop improved pig breeds.Results:In this study,we performed GWAS using a standard mixed linear model with three types of genome variants(SNP,InDel,and CNV)that were identified from public,whole-genome,sequencing data sets.We used 469 pigs of 57 breeds,and we identified and analyzed approximately 19 million SNPs,1.8 million InDels,and 18,016 CNVs.We defined six biological phenotypes by the characteristics of breed features to identify the associated genome variants and candidate genes,which included coat color,ear shape,gradient zone,body weight,body length,and body height.A total of 37 candidate genes was identified,which included 27 that were reported previously(e.g.,PLAG1 for body weight),but the other 10 were newly detected candidate genes(e.g.,ADAMTS9 for coat color).Conclusion:Our study indicated that using GWAS across a modest number of breeds with high density genome variants provided efficient mapping of complex traits.

基于LoRa的生猪体征监测系统设计与实现

为克服现有生猪体征监测模块功能单一、传输距离受限、功耗大等问题,设计一种以低功耗智能耳标为采集终端的生猪体征监测与异常诊断系统。该系统以无线微控制器为硬件核心,结合猪只体温、心率、运动感知传感器,LoRa和GPRS技术组成的无线传感网络和云服务器构建生猪体征信息采集、健康评估、异常诊断监测平台,提高生猪养殖过程的智能化管理水平。试验表明,该系统运行稳定,能够实时采集、传输、显示、查询生猪体征参数和异常行为,体温相对误差小于1%,心率相对误差小于5%,通信网络丢包率小于5%,传输距离大于3 km,行为辨识结果大于90%,满足中小型规模化生猪养殖场的实际使用需求。可为生猪异常诊断、早期疾病检测治和疫情预防提供科学依据。

减少猪场臭气生成的饲粮配制技术与养殖技术研究进展

随着养殖规模和集约化程度的不断提高,养殖场产生的臭气严重危害人畜健康和周边生态环境,臭气污染问题备受关注。解决猪场臭气污染的重要途径之一是减少臭气物质产生,而改进饲粮技术和养殖技术是减少猪场臭气物质生成的关键技术措施。本文综述了猪场臭气组成及产生途径、猪场中关键致臭物质及筛选方法、有效减少臭气生成的饲粮技术和养殖技术,旨在为加强猪场臭气方面的基础研究及减排技术的推广提供参考,进一步推进养猪业的高质量发展。

微生物发酵床养猪垫料研制番茄育苗基质的效果分析

为了实现废弃资源的资源化利用,使用微生物发酵床养猪垫料研制番茄育苗基质,选取使用1年的微生物发酵床养猪垫料,提取其浸提液并稀释成不同浓度,以番茄种子萌发情况为指标,筛选基质中垫料适宜添加量,并通过穴盘育苗试验确定基础基质配方,进一步优化N、P、K用量,最终确定番茄育苗基质配方。结果表明:利用微生物发酵床养猪垫料研制番茄育苗基质的配方为垫料︰椰糠=3︰7(体积比),N用量0.3 kg·m^(−3)、P用量0.2 kg·m^(−3)、K用量0.1 kg·m^(−3);用该基质进行番茄育苗,出苗率达98%,幼苗的株高、茎粗、根长均显著优于市售草炭基质(对照);所繁育的幼苗移栽田间种植,其田间番茄苗的株高和挂果数均显著优于对照。番茄育苗基质的研制可实现微生物发酵床养猪垫料的资源化利用。

母猪精准养殖智能感知技术研究进展

母猪的生长状况、繁殖性能与健康状况是猪场管理的重要生产要素,直接关系到猪场的经济效益。我国母猪养殖还存在生产管理智能化水平低、健康管理效率低、生产力水平低等突出问题,制约了我国养殖业的高质量发展。本文从母猪生长信息感知技术、繁殖行为监测技术、健康状态感知技术等3个方面,总结了母猪精准养殖管理中生长、生理、健康监测的研究和发展现状,分析了母猪精准养殖技术的薄弱环节,对母猪养殖智慧管控系统的建设提出了建议,并对未来的发展趋势进行了展望,以期为我国养猪业绿色高效智能转型升级与智能养猪工厂的建设提供参考。

碳约束下不同规模生猪养殖技术效率及贡献率测度

为了解决生猪养殖主体追求效益最大化和环境保护之间的冲突,度量碳约束下的生猪养殖技术效率,本研究以我国生猪养殖大省四川省、河南省、山东省、云南省、湖北省、广东省及广西壮族自治区为研究对象,选取2012—2021年4种生猪养殖规模投入产出的面板数据,采用超对数随机前沿模型对4种养殖规模下生猪养殖的技术效率及各生产要素的贡献率进行分析。结果表明:碳约束对散养、小规模和中规模养殖的技术效率具有显著影响,而对大规模养殖的技术效率影响不显著;中规模是生猪养殖生产前沿面的分界规模,当养殖规模低于中规模时,技术效率明显降低;当养殖规模为中规模时,技术效率明显提高;养殖规模对技术进步贡献率存在“U”型影响,小规模是“U”型拐点。说明我国应推广中、大规模养殖,其中小规模向中规模过渡时,应重点增加人工投入;中规模向大规模过渡时,应增加创新投入,提高技术进步贡献率。

关于我国种猪场猪肺炎支原体净化的思考

猪肺炎支原体是一种对生猪影响较大的细菌性病原体,往往可引起猪群发生慢性感染,且难以从猪群和猪场水平上清除,导致养猪业遭受巨大的经济损失。猪肺炎支原体净化在欧洲和北美已全面启动,且有成功案例,我国才刚刚启动。本文结合国外猪肺炎支原体净化方案的经验与我国生猪养殖特殊性的分析,提出分群体、分阶段的“三步法”净化建议,并对我国猪肺炎支原体的净化提出了展望。

中外猪种间生长发育相关的差异候选基因筛选

通过对我国地方猪种与国外猪种比较,筛选与生长发育性状相关的差异候选基因,探索猪种之间生长发育差异的分子机制。分别选择5头内江猪和大约克夏猪进行全基因组重测序,以10 kb滑动窗口和1 kb步长计算群体间遗传分化指数(Fst)平均值,并依据Fst筛选差异SNPs。最终在内江猪与大约克夏猪的比较中分别鉴定出48924个非同义SNP,它们高度影响2490个基因。同时,在乙酰辅酶A乙酰转移酶1(ACAT1)、胰岛素样生长因子受体2(IGF2R)和胰岛素样生长因子2 mRNA结合蛋白3(IGF2BP3)基因中检测到3个非同义SNP,这可能影响乙酰辅酶A向乙酰乙酰辅酶A的转化和胰岛素信号通路的正常功能。本研究结果将为探索决定猪表型特征的遗传差异提供基础信息。

发酵泔水生产育肥猪用生物饲料的研究与应用

以泔水为主要原料,采用桶式固态厌氧发酵生产育肥猪用生物饲料,成功解决了泔水营养物的储存、保质和安全卫生等关键问题。经过5 d发酵,物料的pH低于3.8,保质期可以达到20 d左右,大肠杆菌的残留量低于3.0 CFU/g,完全符合饲料的卫生安全要求。用碳酸钠调节发酵泔水的pH至4.5~5.0,然后与常规配合饲料以2∶3的比例均匀混合,育肥猪的生长速度和饲料转化效率都优于对照的配合饲料,猪肉品质也完全符合国家安全卫生要求。与传统处理工艺相比,不仅改善了养殖场的卫生环境、降低了劳动强度,而且还有很好的经济效益。

物联网技术在生猪养殖环境控制系统中的应用

近年来,随着自动化技术的进一步发展,以PLC(Programmable Logic Controller,可编程逻辑控制器,)为代表的相关编程技术也得到了更加广泛的应用。文章主要分析了PLC的生猪养殖环境控制系统总体设计思路,并对PLC监控系统在养殖环境中的设计进行了研究,经研究发现,PLC中心控制模块是整个监控系统的核心,并且硬件组装要按照工业控制系统的设置要求进行。基于以上条件与要求,对PLC生猪养殖环境控制系统在污水处理、温度调节等方面的应用提出了调整建议,以期实现生猪养殖环境控制系统的稳定可靠。