Performance, digestibility and meat quality from lambs fed diets with plantago lanceolata, Italian ryegrass or sainfoin herbages
AbstractPlantago species, which is known to adapt to different climatic conditions, drought, temperature and different soil types. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of P. lanceolata herbage on fattening performance, rumen variables, digestibility, meat quality, meat nutrients and meat textural variables in lambs with the values of Italian ryegrass and sainfoin herbages. The lambs were fed total mix ration (TMR) with concentrated feed (about 30%) plus forage (about 70%) (P. lanceolata,PLA, Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum);IRY or sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) herbages,SAI). Twenty-four male lambs (Akka...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 26, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Kanber Kara,
Sena Yilmaz,
Kamil Emre Ger çekaslan,
Serkan Özkaya Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 684: Hepatitis E Virus in Domestic Ruminants and Virus Excretion in Milk & mdash;A Potential Source of Zoonotic HEV Infection
Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 684: Hepatitis E Virus in Domestic Ruminants and Virus Excretion in Milk—A Potential Source of Zoonotic HEV Infection
Viruses doi: 10.3390/v16050684
Authors:
Gergana Zahmanova
Katerina Takova
Georgi L. Lukov
Anton Andonov
The hepatitis E virus is a serious health concern worldwide, with 20 million cases each year. Growing numbers of autochthonous HEV infections in industrialized nations are brought on via the zoonotic transmission of HEV genotypes 3 and 4. Pigs and wild boars are the main animal reservoirs of HEV and play the primary role in HEV transmission. Consumption of r...
Source: Viruses - April 26, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Gergana Zahmanova Katerina Takova Georgi L. Lukov Anton Andonov Tags: Review Source Type: research
External validation of the colorectal cancer risk score LiFeCRC using food frequency questions in the HUNT study
ConclusionReadily available clinical variables and food frequency questions in a modified LiFeCRC score can identify patients at risk of CRC and may improve primary prevention by motivating to lifestyle change or participation in the CRC screening programme. (Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease)
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - April 25, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Delineating molecular regulatory network of meat quality of longissimus dorsi indicated by transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomics analysis in rabbit
This study aims to investigate the potential regulatory network responsible for the meat quality using multi-omics to help developing better varieties. Slaughter performance and meat quality of Shuxing No.1 rabbit outperformed IRA rabbit according to the tested rabbit parameters. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially abundance proteins (DAPs) were involved in meat quality-related pathways, such as PI3K - Akt and MAPK signaling pathway. Only SMTNL1 and PM20D2 shared between DEGs and DAPs. Olfactory-sensitive undecanal, a differentially abundant metabolite (DAM) in volatilomics (vDAMs), correlated with all...
Source: Journal of Proteomics - April 24, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Liangde Kuang Jianhong Zeng Yuying Li Jie Zheng Yongjun Ren Zhiqiang Guo Xiangyu Zhang Cuixia Zhang Chao Yang Xiuli Mei Rui Yang Li Tang Yang Ji Xiaohong Xie Min Lei Congyan Li Source Type: research
Polystyrene exposure induces lamb gastrointestinal injury, digestive disorders and inflammation, decreasing daily gain, and meat quality
In conclusion, PS-exposure inhibited lambs' digestive function, adversely affects blood and organs' health status, reducing average daily gain and negatively influencing meat quality. PS particles of 50-100 μm bring worse damage to lambs. This research aims to fill the knowledge void concerning MPs' influences on ruminant animals, with a specific focus on the meat quality of fattening lambs.PMID:38657458 | DOI:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116389 (Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety)
Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - April 24, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Xiao Chang Yan Li Yujie Han Yi Fang Hai Xiang Zijiao Zhao Bao Zhao Rongzhen Zhong Source Type: research
Fabrication and characterization of pullulan/tapioca starch-based antibacterial films incorporated with Litsea cubeba essential oil for meat preservation
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Apr 22:131775. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131775. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTActive packaging is a novel technology that utilizes active materials to interact with products and the environment, improving food shelf life. The purpose of this work was to fabricate a multifunctional film using Litsea cubeba essential oil (LC-EO) (1 %, 3 %, 5 %, and 7 %) as the active ingredient and pullulan(P)/tapioca starch (TS) as the carrier material. Adding essential oil improves the films properties, such as barrier ability, anti-oxidant, and antibacterial activity. However, tensile strength (TS) and elonga...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 24, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Mawardi Yusufe Adame Ce Shi Changzhu Li Tariq Aziz Metab Alharbi Haiying Cui Lin Lin Source Type: research
"Simmer pus and grow flesh" method promotes chronic wound healing in rats via bFGF-Wnt β-catenin signaling pathway
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2024 Mar 31;70(3):155-161. doi: 10.14715/cmb/2024.70.3.23.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of "simmer pus and grow meat" method based on bFGF regulating WNT / β-Catenin signaling pathway. Of 100 SPF rats, 25 were randomly selected as blank group, and 75 rats were established chronic infectious wound model and divided into blank group, model group (normal saline treatment, n = 25), experimental group (purple and white ointment treatment, n = 25), and wet burn ointment group (wet burn treatment, n = 25). The wound healing rate of rats was compared. The protein ex...
Source: Cellular and Molecular Biology - April 23, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Zhenpeng Xu Erwei Cai Suyuan Shan Cheng Zhao Feng Lin Yanyan Wu Source Type: research
"Simmer pus and grow flesh" method promotes chronic wound healing in rats via bFGF-Wnt β-catenin signaling pathway
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2024 Mar 31;70(3):155-161. doi: 10.14715/cmb/2024.70.3.23.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of "simmer pus and grow meat" method based on bFGF regulating WNT / β-Catenin signaling pathway. Of 100 SPF rats, 25 were randomly selected as blank group, and 75 rats were established chronic infectious wound model and divided into blank group, model group (normal saline treatment, n = 25), experimental group (purple and white ointment treatment, n = 25), and wet burn ointment group (wet burn treatment, n = 25). The wound healing rate of rats was compared. The protein ex...
Source: Mol Biol Cell - April 23, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Zhenpeng Xu Erwei Cai Suyuan Shan Cheng Zhao Feng Lin Yanyan Wu Source Type: research
"Simmer pus and grow flesh" method promotes chronic wound healing in rats via bFGF-Wnt β-catenin signaling pathway
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2024 Mar 31;70(3):155-161. doi: 10.14715/cmb/2024.70.3.23.ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism of "simmer pus and grow meat" method based on bFGF regulating WNT / β-Catenin signaling pathway. Of 100 SPF rats, 25 were randomly selected as blank group, and 75 rats were established chronic infectious wound model and divided into blank group, model group (normal saline treatment, n = 25), experimental group (purple and white ointment treatment, n = 25), and wet burn ointment group (wet burn treatment, n = 25). The wound healing rate of rats was compared. The protein ex...
Source: Cellular and Molecular Biology - April 23, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Zhenpeng Xu Erwei Cai Suyuan Shan Cheng Zhao Feng Lin Yanyan Wu Source Type: research
Microbial contamination pathways in a poultry abattoir provided clues on the distribution and persistence of < em > Arcobacter < /em > spp
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2024 Apr 22:e0029624. doi: 10.1128/aem.00296-24. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe consumption of contaminated poultry meat is a significant threat for public health, as it implicates in foodborne pathogen infections, such as those caused by Arcobacter. The mitigation of clinical cases requires the understanding of contamination pathways in each food process and the characterization of resident microbiota in the productive environments, so that targeted sanitizing procedures can be effectively implemented. Nowadays these investigations can benefit from the complementary and thoughtful use of culture...
Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology - April 22, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Cristian Botta Davide Buzzanca Elisabetta Chiarini Francesco Chiesa Selene Rubiola Ilario Ferrocino Edoardo Fontanella Kalliopi Rantsiou Kurt Houf Valentina Alessandria Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 15, Pages 524: Dissecting Selective Signatures and Candidate Genes in Grandparent Lines Subject to High Selection Pressure for Broiler Production and in a Local Russian Chicken Breed of Ushanka
Natalia A. Zinovieva
Breeding improvements and quantitative trait genetics are essential to the advancement of broiler production. The impact of artificial selection on genomic architecture and the genetic markers sought remains a key area of research. Here, we used whole-genome resequencing data to analyze the genomic architecture, diversity, and selective sweeps in Cornish White (CRW) and Plymouth Rock White (PRW) transboundary breeds selected for meat production and, comparatively, in an aboriginal Russian breed of Ushanka (USH). Reads were aligned to the reference genome bGalGal1.mat.broiler.GRCg7b and filtered to...
Source: Genes - April 22, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Michael N. Romanov Alexey V. Shakhin Alexandra S. Abdelmanova Natalia A. Volkova Dmitry N. Efimov Vladimir I. Fisinin Liudmila G. Korshunova Dmitry V. Anshakov Arsen V. Dotsev Darren K. Griffin Natalia A. Zinovieva Tags: Article Source Type: research
Benefits of air quality for human health resulting from climate change mitigation through dietary change and food loss prevention policy
In this study, we explored the impact of dietary changes on future air quality and human wellbeing. We also assessed the influence of dietary transformation policies in the context of climate change mitigation, with the objective of understanding how policies can effectively complement each other. We used a chemical transport model and an integrated assessment model to determine changes in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) concentrations. Then, an exposure model was applied to estimate premature deaths as a consequence of air pollution. Our results showed that dietary changes could play a crucial role in mitig...
Source: Sustainability Science - April 22, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: research
Cancers, Vol. 16, Pages 1611: An Overview of the Spices Used for the Prevention and Potential Treatment of Gastric Cancer
We present the potential molecular mechanisms responsible for the effectivity of a given seasoning substance and their impact on GC cells. We discuss their potential effects on proliferation, apoptosis, and migration. For most of the spices discussed, we also outline the unavailability and side effects of their use. (Source: Cancers)
Source: Cancers - April 22, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Katarzyna Kostelecka Łukasz Bryliński Olga Komar Justyna Michalczyk Agata Mi łosz Jan Bi łogras Filip Woli ński Alicja Forma Jacek Baj Tags: Review Source Type: research
KPC-2-producing Enterobacterales from ready-to-eat food to hospitalized patients
Infect Genet Evol. 2024 Apr 19:105596. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2024.105596. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFoodstuffs are a well-documented source of multidrug-resistant bacteria, and hospitalized patients are usually susceptible to hospital infections owing to their immune status. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the presence of beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in ready-to-eat foods consumed by hospitalized patients. For this purpose, 51 vegetable and meat samples were collected over 2 months and analyzed. Enterobacterales isolates were identified and subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing, foll...
Source: Infection, Genetics and Evolution - April 21, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Bianca Lara Ven âncio de Godoy Marlon do Valle Barroso Yasmin Fontoura de Azeredo Louren ção Let ícia Kellen de Andrade Vit ória Gabriela Tosta Rodrigues Caroline Atu í Ana Caroline do Valle Ta ís Paulino Ferreira Mara Corr êa Lelles Nogueira Tiag Source Type: research
Development of chitosan/polycaprolactone-thymol Janus films with directional transport and antibacterial properties for meat preservation
This study aims to develop a novel active packaging material for meat preservation by precisely controlled dual-channel one-step electrospinning. Compared to traditional strategies of preparing Janus films, this method allows for greater flexibility and efficiency. The structure and properties of the Janus film are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), water contact angle (WCA), directional liquid transport investigation, Thymol release and permeation features, and biocompatibility evaluation. Moreover, the Janus film is applied to the packaging of pork with modified atmosphere packaging to demonstrate its p...
Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules - April 20, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Zhaozhang Zhu Lingna Meng Zhennan Gao Rongxu Liu Xiang Guo Hao Wang Baohua Kong Source Type: research
