The effect of fly maggot in pig feeding diets on growth performance and gut microbial balance in Ningxiang pigs

Fly maggot meal has been regarded as one of the substitutes of fish meal and soybean meal in pig feed. However, its effects on pig growth performance and faecal micro-organism remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary fly maggot meal on fattening performance, plasma indices related to gut hormones, immunity and faecal microbial communities composition of finishing pigs. A total of 40 Ningxiang fattening pigs were randomly allocated to two dietary treatments and pigs in each group were arranged by control group (CK) diet or 8% maggot meal group (MMG) diet for 45 days respectively. Growth performance, indices of gut hormones and immunity in plasma were evaluated. Microbiota composition in faeces was determined using 16S rDNA Amplicon Sequencing. The results showed that dietary MMG did not affect gut hormones and immune proteins in the trial compared with CK group (p > .05). However, dietary MMG significantly increased average daily gain (ADG). The population of the Firmicutes in MMG treatment was increased, while the percentage of the Bacteroidetes was decreased (p < .05). In particular, the number of Clostridiales related to hydrolyzed sugar and protein were increased (p < .05). It can inhibit the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria, promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria and effectively improve the ability of digestion and absorption of nutrients. In conclusion, a diet containing 8% MMG changed the proportion of intestinal micro-organisms in finishing pigs, especially the higher richness of Firmicutes, and promoted the fattening ability of pigs to a certain extent. These changes should benefit finishing pig production during fattening period.     

褪黑素对肉鸡生长性能及免疫功能的影响

采用对比试验,将120只1日龄AA肉鸡分为2组(对照组和试验组),每组3个重复,每个重复20只鸡。对照组不添加褪黑素,试验组添加褪黑素10mg/kg,研究褪黑素对肉鸡生长性能及免疫机能的影响。试验结果表明:试验期间,鸡的平均日增重(ADG)、饲料转化率(FCR)差异显著(P<0.05);平均日采食量(ADFI)差异不显著(P>0.05);胸腺、脾脏、法氏囊指数试验组显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。     

Ophthalmic viscoelastics commonly used in cataract surgery: A microbiota investigation

Purpose

To survey commonly used, sterile ophthalmic viscoelastic materials used during routine cataract surgery for the presence of bacterial DNA and/or viable bacteria and endotoxin quantification.

Methods

Samples from three different ophthalmic viscoelastic manufacturers and three different production lots per manufacturer were collected for 16 S ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) sequencing and conventional aerobic and capnophilic bacterial culture. Other samples of viscoelastic material from the same three manufacturers were collected for endotoxin quantification using a commercially available Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) assay. Statistical analysis was performed using Sigma Plot 14.0, and R v4.0.2.0. Differences (p ≤ .05) between sample collection sites in total DNA concentration, microbial richness, mean intra-group distances, and endotoxin quantification alongside reagent controls were evaluated.

Results

Culture yielded two isolates, identified as Staphylococcus epidermidis and Bacillus megaterium. 16 S rRNA sequencing revealed no differences between brands in richness or overall composition. The most common bacterial DNA detected across all brands was Staphylococcus sp., Cutibacterium sp., Flavobacterium sp., and Lactobacillus sp. A significant difference was found between the median endotoxin concentration between Anvision and Hyvisc® viscoelastic (Anvision: 0.171 EU/mL, Hyvisc®: 0.03 EU/mL; p < .001).

Conclusions

No brand-specific differences in bacterial DNA were detected in the viscoelastic materials. Staphylococcus, Cutibacterium, Flavobacterium, and Lactobacillus were the dominant contributors to the bacterial DNA detected. Although Anvision viscoelastic samples contained significantly more endotoxin than Hyvisc® viscoelastic samples, endotoxin concentrations were below the FDA limit of 0.2 EU/mL for both manufacturers. These data further the understanding of inflammatory outcomes following cataract surgery.     

Isolation and characterization of a Neisseria sp. from the captive wild goose (Anser anser)

The present study investigated 15 dead cases of captive wild goslings (Anser anser), which were bred in a small poultry farm in Shandong Province, China. The examined cases presented diverse clinical signs accompanied with neurological manifestations and fatal outcomes. Bacterial culture identified the gram‐negative Neisseria sp. from the brain homogenate of most examined cases (10/15, 66.7%). The isolated bacteria were identified based on morphologic characteristics, biochemical tests and 16S rDNA typing. Results proved that 1 identical bacterial strain (BNO09‐3) was isolated from the positive cases. The phylogeny based on the 16S rDNA gene sequences indicated that this isolate has a close relationship with various strains of genus Neisseria sp. isolated from liver and feces of duck. This is the first report of Neisseria sp. causing fatality in captive wild geese in China.     

Phylogenetic analysis of hindgut microbiota in Hokkaido native horses compared to light horses

The analysis of 16S rDNA sequence of bacteria in feces of Hokkaido native horses and light horses were performed to compare the hindgut microbiota between the two breeds. One hundred and four bacterial 16S rDNA clones (57 clones from four native horses and 47 clones from two light horses) were obtained. Only four sequences (3.8% of total sequences) showed 97% or more similarity to known species. The sequences were mainly affiliated with Cytophaga–Flavobacter–Bacteroides and low GC Gram‐positive bacteria (LGCGP). Proportion of LGCGP was higher in light horses. Other phyla including Verrucomicrobia, Spirochaetes and Archaea were detected only for native horses, suggesting high diversity of microbiota in native horses. In LGCGP, clusters related to known cellulolytic species were found only for native horses, while a cluster related to soluble sugar‐utilizing species was detected only for light horses. The library composition‐comparing software LIBSHUFF showed significant (P < 0.05) difference of fecal microbiota between the horse breeds. The number of Fibrobacter succinogenes‐related sequence and the frequency of detection of novel groups were found to be higher in native horses by selective amplification analysis. The results suggest that genetic diversity and population size of the F. succinogenes group are higher in the hindgut of native horses.     

乳粉中发酵乳杆菌CECT5716微生物检测方法的建立

近年来乳粉中添加益生菌逐渐成为研究热点之一,为保证产品质量和安全,建立乳粉中发酵乳杆菌CECT5716的微生物检测方法。结果表明：在以缓冲蛋白胨水为稀释液进行10 倍系列稀释后,采用MRS平板涂布法,（36±1） ℃厌氧培养（48±2） h后,乳粉中发酵乳杆菌可准确计数,且能与乳粉中添加的双歧杆菌属细菌明显区分;该方法较GB 4789.35—2016《食品安全国家标准 食品微生物学检验 乳酸菌检验》方法更适合发酵乳杆菌计数,具有区分度高、培养时间短、操作简单、重复性好、准确性高的优点;该方法增加了菌株16S rDNA序列测定,以进一步对发酵乳杆菌进行分子鉴定;通过对20 份自制样品进行检测评价,表明所建立的方法与国标方法的准确性无显著性差异（P=0.127）。     

猪“高热病”源嗜麦芽窄食单胞菌16S rDNA基因的克隆和系统发育分析

根据NCBI中已报道的嗜麦芽窄食单胞菌16S rDNA基因序列设计引物,对两株来源于猪“高热病”病料中的疑似嗜麦芽窄食单胞菌PSM-5、PSM-6进行PCR扩增。将扩增产物克隆至pMD18-T载体上,并转化到DH5α中。抽取质粒模板,进行PCR和双酶切鉴定并测序,从分子水平上予以鉴定。两株菌的16S rDNA基因扩增片段的核苷酸序列（GenBank登录号为GQ267816和GQ267817）与已经报道的嗜麦芽窄食单胞菌分离株的16S rDNA序列的相似性均在96.78%以上,最高达99.93%。本试验对通过16S rDNA鉴定嗜麦芽窄食单胞菌提供一定参考,同时对猪“高热病”的诊断治疗奠定细菌学方面的基础,对其发病机制的探讨提供依据。     

Effects of Bacillus pumilus on growth performance,immunological indicators and gut microbiota of mice

An increasing number of Bacillus strains have been developed for use as animal feed additives. The aim of the current work was to evaluate the impacts of Bacillus pumilus fsznc-09 in growth performance, organs development, blood constituents, genes expression of growth and immune in spleen and microbial communities in jejunum of weanling mice. The results showed that the body weight of mice in BP1 group increased significantly (p < 0.05) after feeding Bacillus pumilus fsznc-09. Compared with control group, the feed conversion ratio of BP1 and BP2 groups showed 13.57% (p < 0.05) and 9.64% improvements, respectively. The lengths of large intestine, small intestine in BP1 group were significantly increased (p < 0.05). While compared with control group, the organ indexes in BP1 and BP2 group did not differ significantly. Compared with control group, the activities of serum total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD), alkaline phosphatase (AKP), lysozyme (LZM) in BP1 group and T-SOD, AKP in BP2 group were significantly increased (p < 0.05). Compared with control group, the expressions of ghrelin-2 (Ghrl-2) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (Igf1) in BP1 group were significantly increased (p < 0.05). Compared with control group, the expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6), nitric oxide synthase (INOS), tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in BP1 group and the expressions of IL-6, INOS, TNF-α, IL-1β and interferon alpha 11 (Ifna11) in BP2 group were slightly decreased. Moreover, compared with control group, the diversity of intestinal flora and relative abundance of potentially probiotics (e.g., Bifidobacterium, Bacillus) in BP1 and BP2 groups were increased. While compared with control group, the relative abundance of the potentially pathogenic bacterium (e.g., Staphylococcus) was reduced. The relative abundances of dominant species in BP1 (Lactobacillus johnsonii) and BP2 (Lactobacillus reuteri) groups were also higher than control group (Lactobacillus intestinalis). In conclusion, Bacillus pumilus fsznc-09 might improve the growth performance and immunity of mice.     

猪化脓隐秘杆菌的分离与鉴定

从一例肝、肺化脓性结节,脾出血性肿大的病猪体内分离到一株革兰氏阳性、细长、形态不规则的杆菌,该菌在TSA平板、普通绵羊血琼脂、巧克力平板上生长缓慢,在普通绵羊血琼脂上呈α-溶血。对该菌的16S rDNA进行PCR扩增、测序、比较,结果显示该菌与化脓隐秘杆菌的16S rDNA有99%的同源性,进一步用API生化鉴定,结果也与其相符。该菌在24~52 h内100%致死小白鼠,腹腔接种新西兰兔,接种兔72 h内死亡,表明该菌为致病性细菌。     

太湖鹅生长和屠宰性能以及肉品质的分析

以国家水禽种质资源基因库引进的太湖鹅为素材,对其生长、生产性能和肉品质进行研究。结果表明:7周龄前,太湖鹅体重在性别间无显著差异,7周龄后公鹅的体重显著高于母鹅的体重;公鹅的宰前活重、屠宰重、半净膛重、全净膛重、肝重、心重显著高于母鹅;母鹅胸肌嫩度显著低于公鹅,其他指标在性别间无显著差异。体重与体尺、屠宰性能、肉品质多数指标存在极显著的正相关。     

Effect of dietary fibre and grit on performance,gastrointestinal tract development,and grit pattern of goose

ABSTRACT

1. This study aimed to investigate effects of dietary fibre and grit on growth performance, gastrointestinal tract development, and gizzard grit retention of geese.

2. The trial had a 3 × 2 factorial design consisting of three levels of dietary crude fibre (CF, 4%, 7% and 10%, adjusted by grass powder), with or without grit addition (1–4 mm river sand).

3. In total, 648, 22-d-old male goslings were randomly allotted to six treatments (six pens/treatment). At 49 d and 70 d of age, one goose per pen was euthanised to collect samples.

4. The birds fed 10% CF had decreased feed conversion ratio (FCR) during 22–49 d, but this effect was less in older geese. Increasing dietary CF levels increased relative weights of gizzards for geese aged 49 d and 70 d. Grit addition decreased the relative weights of gizzard and duodenum of geese aged 49 d. The gizzard of geese could selectively retain grit from feed even with no grit added. With adequate supply, most grit in gizzard was 0.45–3 mm in size.

5. In conclusion, supplement of CF and grit mainly affected gastrointestinal tract, and the amount of CF affected FCR. Geese aged 22–49 d could utilise dietary CF levels of 4%-7% and older birds could feed on diets with up to 10% CF. The gizzard of goose selectively retained grit of a particle size of 0.45–3 mm.     

基于16S rDNA测序分析腹腔注射苦参碱的昆明小鼠肠道菌群结构

旨在通过16S rDNA测序技术分析腹腔注射苦参碱的昆明小鼠肠道菌群的结构。本研究将20只昆明小鼠随机分为2组,分别是苦参碱组(MT组)和阴性对照组(NC组),连续腹腔给药5 d,每天给药2次,收集各组粪便和各肠段组织,进行β多样性、Lefse及Metastats分析,qPCR检测差异菌种在各肠段的mRNA表达量,通过KEGG分析肠道菌群变化导致的代谢途径差异。稀释曲线结果显示,所测样本数据足以反映样品中物种多样性;β多样性分析结果显示,苦参碱可以调节肠道菌群的结构,Lefse及Metastats分析结果均显示,苦参碱显著增加了拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)、拟杆菌目(Bacteroidales)、Muribaculaceae、益生菌嗜酸乳杆菌(Lactobacillus acidophilus)的丰度,而显著减少了厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、瘤胃菌科(Ruminococcaceae)和脱硫弧菌属(Desulfovibrio)的丰度。与Lefse及Metastats分析结果一致,qPCR结果显示苦参碱组小鼠粪便中嗜酸乳杆菌含量增加。同时,苦参碱可以增强嗜酸乳杆菌在各肠段的定植。通过KEGG分析发现,NC与MT组之间在聚糖的生物合成与代谢、运输与分解代谢等代谢途径存在显著差异。本研究结果表明,腹腔注射苦参碱可以显著改变昆明小鼠肠道菌群的结构,增加有益菌嗜酸乳杆菌在肠道中的定植,并造成了聚糖生物合成与代谢、运输与分解代谢等代谢途径的差异,为进一步揭示苦参碱发挥药效作用的机理奠定了基础。     

基于16S rDNA测序分析腹腔注射苦参碱的昆明小鼠肠道菌群结构

旨在通过16S rDNA测序技术分析腹腔注射苦参碱的昆明小鼠肠道菌群的结构。本研究将20只昆明小鼠随机分为2组,分别是苦参碱组(MT组)和阴性对照组(NC组),连续腹腔给药5 d,每天给药2次,收集各组粪便和各肠段组织,进行β多样性、Lefse及Metastats分析,qPCR检测差异菌种在各肠段的mRNA表达量,通过KEGG分析肠道菌群变化导致的代谢途径差异。稀释曲线结果显示,所测样本数据足以反映样品中物种多样性;β多样性分析结果显示,苦参碱可以调节肠道菌群的结构,Lefse及Metastats分析结果均显示,苦参碱显著增加了拟杆菌门(Bacteroidetes)、拟杆菌目(Bacteroidales)、Muribaculaceae、益生菌嗜酸乳杆菌(Lactobacillus acidophilus)的丰度,而显著减少了厚壁菌门(Firmicutes)、瘤胃菌科(Ruminococcaceae)和脱硫弧菌属(Desulfovibrio)的丰度。与Lefse及Metastats分析结果一致,qPCR结果显示苦参碱组小鼠粪便中嗜酸乳杆菌含量增加。同时,苦参碱可以增强嗜酸乳杆菌在各肠段的定植。通过KEGG分析发现,NC与MT组之间在聚糖的生物合成与代谢、运输与分解代谢等代谢途径存在显著差异。本研究结果表明,腹腔注射苦参碱可以显著改变昆明小鼠肠道菌群的结构,增加有益菌嗜酸乳杆菌在肠道中的定植,并造成了聚糖生物合成与代谢、运输与分解代谢等代谢途径的差异,为进一步揭示苦参碱发挥药效作用的机理奠定了基础。     

Molecular diversity of the equine caecal microbiota and its correlation to postprandial fermentation metabolites: A preliminary approach

Abstract

In this work we address the short-term postprandial dynamic changes in the equine caecal microbial composition and the microbial fermentation metabolites in the caecum. Samples were collected every half hour for 8.5 hours postfeeding from two horses on two consecutive days. The caecal content of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), lactate, and ammonia (NH₃N), as well as microbiota composition and pH were analyzed. Mixed Sangers sequences generated from universal polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-amplified 16S rRNA gene were used to analyze the microbiota composition. Three main phylogroups were identified and classified as Clostridium cluster XIVa, Clostridium cluster III, and lactic acid bacteria. Furthermore, we found that the composition of the caecal microbiota was closely associated with the VFA profile. Our main findings were that short-term microbial fluctuations occur in healthy hindgut fermenting horses as a response to feed intake.     

Effect of lipopolysaccharide infusion on gene expression of inflammatory cytokines in normal horses in vivo

Horses are exquisitely sensitive to bacterial endotoxin and endotoxaemia is common in colic cases. In this study, gene expression of inflammatory cytokines was characterised in the blood of healthy horses following i.v. administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Six horses received an LPS infusion and 6 controls received an equivalent volume of saline. Gene expression of genes encoding interleukin (IL)‐1α, IL‐1β, IL‐6, IL‐8, and tumour necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) was quantified by real‐time PCR. Gene expression of all inflammatory cytokines was upregulated following administration of LPS. Interleukin‐1α, IL‐1β, IL‐8 and TNF‐α gene expression peaked at 60 min, while IL‐6 expression peaked at 90 min post LPS infusion. Interleukin‐1β and IL‐6 messenger RNA expression levels were above the baseline values 3 h post LPS infusion, whereas IL‐1α, IL‐8 and TNF‐α expression levels returned to baseline values by 3 h after LPS infusion. It was concluded that LPS infusion upregulated gene expression of inflammatory cytokines in the blood of healthy horses.     

桑树根际硅酸盐细菌的分离鉴定及解钾能力测定

利用选择性培养基,从桑树根际土样中分离获得29个具有解钾能力的细菌分离株,经rep-PCR DNA指纹分析得到24株硅酸盐细菌。通过解钾能力测定,筛选出FK2、FK3、FK8、FK11、FK4′、FK23和PK187个具有较强解钾能力的菌株,其中FK2菌株的解钾能力最强,有效态钾增长41.79%。对这7株具有较强解钾能力的细菌进行菌落形态特征观察及16S rDNA序列测定和同源性分析:FK2菌株为假单胞菌属(Pseudomonas sp.),FK3和FK23菌株为中华根瘤菌属(Sinorhizobium sp.),FK11和FK8菌株为根瘤菌属(Rhizobiumsp.),FK4′菌株为中慢生根瘤菌属(Mesorhizobium sp.),PK18菌株为屈挠杆菌属(Flexibacter sp.)。     

Effect of Fructooligosaccharide on the Structure and Diversity of Rumen Bacterial Community in Dairy Cow by 16S rDNA Sequencing Technology

This experiment was aimed to study the effect of fructooligosaccharides on the structure and diversity of rumen bacterial community in dairy cows by 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Four lactating dairy cows with similar lactation stages and the same parity were randomly divided into two groups using two-phase cross design method.The cows in control group were fed with basal diet and that in test group were fed with the basal diet with 60 g/(d·head) fructooligosaccharides.The experiment was designed through 2×2 cross-over test with 21 d in each stage (14 d for pre-experiment and 7 d for test) and 14 d transitional period of cross test.The rumen fluid samples were collected at 0 (before feeding),2,4,6,9 and 12 h after feeding by cattle catheter.Each phase was collected continuously for 3 days,and the structure and diversity of rumen bacterial community were measured by 16S rDNA sequencing technology.The results of Alpha diversity indexes (Simpson,Shannon),richness indexes (Chao,Ace) and Beta diversity profile showed that the addition of fruitooligosaccharide decreased the bacterial diversity in the rumen of dairy cows.And the results of 16S rDNA sequencing showed that according to the analysis at phylum level,Bacteroidetes,Firmicutes and Proteobacteria accounted for more than 95% of the total bacterial population in cow rumen of two groups.The addition of fructooligosaccharides significantly decreased the abundance of Bacteria_NA (P < 0.05),and the abundance of Synergistetes showed an increasing trend (P=0.075).According to the analysis at genus level,fructooligosaccharides significantly increased the abundance of the Pseudomonas (P < 0.05),extremely significantly increased the abundance of Bacteroides (P < 0.01),while the abundance of Dehalobacterium significantly decreased (P < 0.05).Compared with the control group,the abundance of Ruminococcus,Butyrivibrio,Succiniclasticum and Lachnospiraceae_NA in test group was increased by 80.0%,7.5%,127.9% and 20.0%,respectively,but these differences were not significant (P > 0.05).Under the test conditions,the addition of fructooligosaccharides had a certain effect on the diversity and structure of rumen bacterial flora in dairy cows,which significantly increased the abundance of Pseudomonas which unfermented sugar,extremely significantly increased the abundance of Bacteroides which used carbohydrates as a source of fermentation,had an accelerating effect on the abundance of rumen fiber degrading bacteria.     

Effect of gut stress induced by oxidized wheat gluten on the growth performance,gut morphology and oxidative states of broilers

This study was to investigate the effect of oxidized wheat gluten (OG) on growth performance, gut morphology and its oxidative states of broilers. One hundred and eighty‐day‐old male broilers (10 chicks/pen) were randomly allocated into three dietary treatments: control diet (CON), diet with 8% wheat gluten (WG) and diet with 8% OG with six pens/treatment. Body weight (BW) (21 and 35 days) and average daily gain (ADG) (1–21 days and 22–35 days) decreased (p < .05) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) (1–21 days and 22–35 days) increased (p < .05) in OG treatment. Feed intake (FI) decreased (p < .05) in WG and OG treatments during 22–35 days. However, FI was not influenced by dietary treatments during 1–21 days (p > .05). The OG‐fed broilers had a lower faecal pH value (p < .05) and higher faecal moisture content (p < 05) at 14, 21, 28 and 35 days. Villus height, crypt depth and V/C value were not different (p > .05) among treatments at 21 and 35 days. Lipid peroxidation (LPO) (21 and 35 days) and malondialdehyde (MDA) (35 days) content in crop of OG treatment increased (p < .05). Oxidized glutathione (GSSG) (21 days), LPO (21 and 35 days) and MDA (21 and 35 days) content in ileum of OG treatment increased (p < .05). The reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) (21 days) and (GSH) (35 days) in ileum of OG treatment decreased (p < .05). The present findings indicate that OG might be a stressor for broiler gut, which could induce oxidative stress both in crop and in ileum, and the diarrhoea as well. The growth performance of broiler was consequently depressed.     

生草对关中地区有机猕猴桃园土壤养分及细菌群落的影响

为探究不同生草模式对关中地区有机猕猴桃园土壤养分及细菌群落的影响,试验设置多年生黑麦草+毛苕子(Mode 1)、多年生黑麦草+草木樨(Mode 2)、多年生黑麦草+白三叶(Mode 3)及鼠茅草(Mode 4),以自然生草处理为对照(CK),观察草种生长特性、研究生草对果园耕层(0～20 cm)土壤养分影响,采用高通量测序法分析细菌群落结构。结果表明：鼠茅草越冬率最高,样地杂草株数最少。人工生草较自然生草有机质提高了6.46%～38.63%,以多年生黑麦草+毛苕子效果更为明显,且该处理提高土壤脲酶、蔗糖酶和碱性磷酸酶活性最为显著,分别为3.37、44.17和3.46 mg·d^-1·g^-1。同时,与自然生草相比,多年生黑麦草+毛苕子、多年生黑麦草+草木樨和多年生黑麦草+白三叶提高了土壤细菌群落的丰富度和多样性,多年生黑麦草+毛苕子存在最多差异显著的细菌分支。综上,关中地区有机猕猴桃园种植多年生黑麦草+毛苕子在一定程度上有助于提高土壤有机质及养分含量,改善土壤微生态环境。