Background Stocker cattle diet and management influence beef cattle performance during the finishing stage,but knowledge of the dynamics of the rumen microbiome associated with the host are lacking.A longitudinal stud...Background Stocker cattle diet and management influence beef cattle performance during the finishing stage,but knowledge of the dynamics of the rumen microbiome associated with the host are lacking.A longitudinal study was conducted to determine how the feeding strategy from the stocker to the finishing stages of production affects the temporal dynamics of rumen microbiota.During the stocker phase,either dry hay or wheat pasture were provided,and three levels of monensin were administrated.All calves were then transported to a feedlot and received similar finishing diets with or without monensin.Rumen microbial samples were collected on d 0,28,85 during the stocker stage(S0,S28 and S85)and d 0,14,28,56,30 d before slaughter and the end of the trial during the finishing stage(F0,F14,F28,F56,Pre-Ba,and Final).The V4 region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene of 263 rumen samples was sequenced.Results Higher alpha diversity,including the number of observed bacterial features and the Shannon index,was observed in the stocker phase compared to the finishing phase.The bacterial amplicon sequence variants(ASVs)differentiating different sampling time points were identified.Dietary treatments during the stocker stage temporally impact the dynamics of rumen microbiota.For example,shared bacteria,including Bacteroidales(ASV19)and Streptococcus infantarius(ASV94),were significantly higher in hay rumen on S28,S85,and F0,while Bacteroidaceae(ASV11)and Limivicinus(ASV15)were more abundant in wheat.Monensin affected rumen microbial composition at a specific time.Transportation to feedlot significantly influenced microbiome structure and diversity in hay-fed calves.Bacterial taxa associated with body weight were classified,and core microbiotas interacted with each other during the trial.Conclusions In summary,the temporal dynamics of the rumen microbiome in cattle at the stocker and finishing stage are influenced by multiple factors of the feeding strategy.Diet at the stocker phase may temporarily affect the microbial composition during this stage.Modulating the rumen microbiome in the steers at the stocker stage affects the microbial interactions and performance in the finishing stage.展开更多
Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in y...Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in young ruminants,and the exogenous BHBA in diet may promote the rumen development.However,the effects of exogenous BHBA on rumen remain unknown.This is the first study to investigate the mechanisms of BHBA on gene expression and metabolism of rumen epithelium using young goats as a model through multi-omics techniques.Thirty-two young goats were divided into control,low dose,middle dose,and high dose groups by supplementation of BHBA in starter(0,3,6,and 9 g/day,respectively).Results demonstrated the dietary of BHBA promoted the growth performance of young goats and increased width and length of the rumen papilla(P<0.05).Hub genes in host transcriptome that were positively related to rumen characteristics and BHBA concentration were identified.Several upregulated hub genes including NDUFC1,NDUFB4,NDUFB10,NDUFA11 and NDUFA1 were enriched in the gene ontology(GO)pathway of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)activity,while ATP5ME,ATP5PO and ATP5PF were associated with ATP synthesis.RT-PCR revealed the expression of genes(HMGCS2,BDH1,SLC16A3,etc.)associated with lipolysis increased significantly by BHBA supplementation(P<0.05).Metabolomics indicated that some metabolites such as glucose,palmitic acid,cortisol and capric acid were also increased(P<0.05).This study revealed that BHBA promoted rumen development through altering NADH balance and accelerating lipid metabolism,which provides a theoretical guidance for the strategies of gastrointestinal health and development of young ruminants.展开更多
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.S...The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.Sixty-four goat kids at 30 d of age were assigned to 4 treatments in a completely randomized design:1)control(basal diet);2)low(basal diet with 3 g/d per animal BHBA);3)medium(basal diet with 6 g/d per animal BHBA;and 4)high(basal diet with 9 g/d per animal BHBA).Subsequently,48(6 kids per treatment)goat kids were randomly selected and slaughtered at 60 and 90 d of age.Compared with the control group,BHBA at low and high doses increased body weight(P<0.05),average daily gain(P<0.01),and average daily starter intake(P<0.01).The BHBA improved organ development,especially at the lowest dose(P<0.01).The digestibility of dry matter and crude protein increased with age(P<0.05).However,BHBA did not affect nutrient digestibility.Compared with the control group,serum ceruloplasmin increased(P<0.05)with high BHBA level at 90 d of age.However,the serum creatinine(P<0.05)increased over time but was not affected by BHBA.The serum total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase decreased with the high dose of BHBA at 90 d of age(P<0.01).In contrast,the serum glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde increased with the high doses of BHBA(P<0.01).Overall,low doses of BHBA were positive for growth performance,organ development,and health status against weaning stress.Whereas high doses of BHBA in the long term could negatively affect antioxidant status.展开更多
基金the University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station,Hatch Project No.AR002234,National Natural Science Foundation of China(32170430)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding(2019B030301010)Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes(2019KSYS011).
文摘Background Stocker cattle diet and management influence beef cattle performance during the finishing stage,but knowledge of the dynamics of the rumen microbiome associated with the host are lacking.A longitudinal study was conducted to determine how the feeding strategy from the stocker to the finishing stages of production affects the temporal dynamics of rumen microbiota.During the stocker phase,either dry hay or wheat pasture were provided,and three levels of monensin were administrated.All calves were then transported to a feedlot and received similar finishing diets with or without monensin.Rumen microbial samples were collected on d 0,28,85 during the stocker stage(S0,S28 and S85)and d 0,14,28,56,30 d before slaughter and the end of the trial during the finishing stage(F0,F14,F28,F56,Pre-Ba,and Final).The V4 region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene of 263 rumen samples was sequenced.Results Higher alpha diversity,including the number of observed bacterial features and the Shannon index,was observed in the stocker phase compared to the finishing phase.The bacterial amplicon sequence variants(ASVs)differentiating different sampling time points were identified.Dietary treatments during the stocker stage temporally impact the dynamics of rumen microbiota.For example,shared bacteria,including Bacteroidales(ASV19)and Streptococcus infantarius(ASV94),were significantly higher in hay rumen on S28,S85,and F0,while Bacteroidaceae(ASV11)and Limivicinus(ASV15)were more abundant in wheat.Monensin affected rumen microbial composition at a specific time.Transportation to feedlot significantly influenced microbiome structure and diversity in hay-fed calves.Bacterial taxa associated with body weight were classified,and core microbiotas interacted with each other during the trial.Conclusions In summary,the temporal dynamics of the rumen microbiome in cattle at the stocker and finishing stage are influenced by multiple factors of the feeding strategy.Diet at the stocker phase may temporarily affect the microbial composition during this stage.Modulating the rumen microbiome in the steers at the stocker stage affects the microbial interactions and performance in the finishing stage.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31872385)the National Key R&D Program of China (2018YFD0501902)
文摘Beta-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA),as one of the main metabolic ketones in the rumen epithelium,plays critical roles in cellular growth and metabolism.The ketogenic capacity is associated with the maturation of rumen in young ruminants,and the exogenous BHBA in diet may promote the rumen development.However,the effects of exogenous BHBA on rumen remain unknown.This is the first study to investigate the mechanisms of BHBA on gene expression and metabolism of rumen epithelium using young goats as a model through multi-omics techniques.Thirty-two young goats were divided into control,low dose,middle dose,and high dose groups by supplementation of BHBA in starter(0,3,6,and 9 g/day,respectively).Results demonstrated the dietary of BHBA promoted the growth performance of young goats and increased width and length of the rumen papilla(P<0.05).Hub genes in host transcriptome that were positively related to rumen characteristics and BHBA concentration were identified.Several upregulated hub genes including NDUFC1,NDUFB4,NDUFB10,NDUFA11 and NDUFA1 were enriched in the gene ontology(GO)pathway of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide(NADH)dehydrogenase(ubiquinone)activity,while ATP5ME,ATP5PO and ATP5PF were associated with ATP synthesis.RT-PCR revealed the expression of genes(HMGCS2,BDH1,SLC16A3,etc.)associated with lipolysis increased significantly by BHBA supplementation(P<0.05).Metabolomics indicated that some metabolites such as glucose,palmitic acid,cortisol and capric acid were also increased(P<0.05).This study revealed that BHBA promoted rumen development through altering NADH balance and accelerating lipid metabolism,which provides a theoretical guidance for the strategies of gastrointestinal health and development of young ruminants.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872385)the National Key R&D Program Projects(2018YFD0501902)。
文摘The objective of this study was to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of b-hydroxybutyric acid(BHBA)on performance,nutrient digestibility,organ development,and serum composition in earlyweaned goat kids.Sixty-four goat kids at 30 d of age were assigned to 4 treatments in a completely randomized design:1)control(basal diet);2)low(basal diet with 3 g/d per animal BHBA);3)medium(basal diet with 6 g/d per animal BHBA;and 4)high(basal diet with 9 g/d per animal BHBA).Subsequently,48(6 kids per treatment)goat kids were randomly selected and slaughtered at 60 and 90 d of age.Compared with the control group,BHBA at low and high doses increased body weight(P<0.05),average daily gain(P<0.01),and average daily starter intake(P<0.01).The BHBA improved organ development,especially at the lowest dose(P<0.01).The digestibility of dry matter and crude protein increased with age(P<0.05).However,BHBA did not affect nutrient digestibility.Compared with the control group,serum ceruloplasmin increased(P<0.05)with high BHBA level at 90 d of age.However,the serum creatinine(P<0.05)increased over time but was not affected by BHBA.The serum total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase decreased with the high dose of BHBA at 90 d of age(P<0.01).In contrast,the serum glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde increased with the high doses of BHBA(P<0.01).Overall,low doses of BHBA were positive for growth performance,organ development,and health status against weaning stress.Whereas high doses of BHBA in the long term could negatively affect antioxidant status.