瘤胃微生物与宿主的互作及其对瘤胃上皮发育的影响

瘤胃上皮在挥发性脂肪酸的吸收和代谢中发挥着重要作用，但瘤胃上皮发育的机制尚不清楚。近年来研究报道，瘤胃微生物与宿主存在互作关系，瘤胃微生物可以通过与宿主的相互作用，在瘤胃上皮发育和代谢中发挥作用。然而，瘤胃微生物与宿主相互作用的调节机制在很大程度上是未知的。因此，本文总结了瘤胃微生物与宿主互作以及其促进瘤胃上皮发育的最新研究成果，以期从瘤胃微生物与宿主互作角度，分析瘤胃上皮发育机制，为进一步了解瘤胃上皮发育过程中瘤胃微生物与宿主之间的关系研究提供理论依据。     

西藏高原藏猪盲肠微生物群落结构与多样性的研究

本研究旨在探讨西藏高原放牧藏猪、舍饲藏猪与瘦肉型猪（杜×长×大，DLY猪）盲肠微生物的群落组成及多样性，从而部分揭示西藏高原藏猪肠道微生物的特异性。选用日龄相近的放牧藏猪、舍饲藏猪及DLY猪各5头，放牧藏猪由林芝本地农牧民采用传统方式放牧养殖，舍饲藏猪及DLY猪圈养并饲喂相同饲粮，160日龄时前腔静脉放血屠宰，采集盲肠食糜于液氮速冻待测。采用高通量测序技术测定样品16S rRNA V3-V4区域的基因序列。结果表明，在15个样本的16S rRNA基因V3-V4区测序共获得了659 904条有效序列，其中放牧藏猪213 031条、舍饲藏猪219 417条、DLY猪227 456条。放牧藏猪盲肠微生物OTU总数、Chao1指数、ACE指数及香农（Shannon）指数均显著高于舍饲藏猪与DLY猪（P<0.05），而舍饲藏猪与DLY猪无显著差异（P>0.05）。3个类型猪盲肠微生物共划分为13个门，56个属。厚壁菌门（Firmicutes）是3个类型猪相对丰度共同最高的门。放线菌门（Actinobacteria）与疣微菌门（Verrucomicrobia）在放牧藏猪中相对丰度显著高于其他2个类型猪（P<0.05），舍饲藏猪拟杆菌门（Bacteroidetes）相对丰度显著高于放牧藏猪与DLY猪（P<0.05）；放牧藏猪共有11个属相对丰度显著高于舍饲藏猪与DLY猪（P<0.05）。结果提示，放牧藏猪盲肠微生物群落结构与多样性具备自身独特性，为进一步开发藏猪资源提供参考。     

Use of chitin and krill in aquaculture – the effect on gut microbiota and the immune system: a review

Chitin consists of β‐1,4‐linked N‐acetylglucosamine residues and is estimated as the second most abundant biomass in the world after cellulose. However, relatively little chitin is utilized as a material for industrial, agricultural and medical applications and aquacultural purposes. Chitin may be useful as a constitutive material in formulated fish feed, and the interesting effects in fish merit further evaluation. There is evidence that fish and aquatic animals harbour a gut bacterial community that is distinctly different from that reported in the surrounding habitat or in the diet. Thus, the gut environment provides a specific niche, and bacterial activity in the gut is not merely a continuum of that observed in the environment. Today, it is well accepted that the gut microbiota in fish are modulated by dietary manipulations. But to what extent can dietary chitin and krill (chitin‐rich) modulate the intestinal microbiota of fish and how do these dietary components affect the immune system? These questions will be discussed in the present review.     

Changes of Rumen Microbiota Density and Physicochemical Properties at Different pH北大核心CSCD

The aim of this experiment was to investigate the changes of rumen microbiota density and physicochemical properties at different pH. Five Holstein cows in dry milk period were selected as rumen fluid donors. Using in vitro method, five treatments were set according to the criteria of rumen acidosis, and the pH of culture medium was 6.5, 5.8, 5.5, 5.2 and 5.0, respectively, with five replicates in each treatment. After three hours of incubation, the changes of rumen microbiota density and physicochemical properties were measured. The results showed as follows: 1) with the decrease of pH, the rumen microbiota density showed a fluctuation change of first decreasing, then increasing and then decreasing, and the microbiota density in pH 5.8 treatment was significantly lower than that in pH 6.5 treatment (P<0.05). When pH was 5.2, the rumen microbiota density was the highest, which was significantly higher than that in the other treatments (P<0.05). 2) With the decrease of pH, the intracellular H+-ATPase activity in rumen microbiota was firstly increased and then decreased, but there was no significant difference among all treatments (P>0.05). 3) The intracellular ATP content in rumen microbiota was not significantly affected by different pH treatments (P>0.05). 4) With the decrease of pH, the intracellular protein content in rumen microbiota was gradually increased (P<0.05). 5) With the decrease of pH, the intracellular pH (pHi) and cellular transmembrane pH difference (ΔpH) in rumen microbiota were firstly increased and then decreased, and the pHi and ΔpH in pH 5.5 and 5.2 treatments were significantly higher than those in the other three treatments (P<0.05). 6) With the decrease of pH, the cell membrane permeability of rumen microbiota was gradually increased, except for pH 5.8 treatment, the other treatments were significantly higher than pH 6.5 treatment (P<0.05). In conclusion, the rumen microbiota can increase the intracellular H+-ATPase activity and protein content, consume ATP, and change pHi and ΔpH in response to external pH decline. When pH decreases to 5.5, the membrane permeability and pHi of rumen microbiota increase significantly, indicating that they are running to be subjected to more serious acid stress. The density of rumen microbiota fluctuates with the decrease of pH, and when pH decreases to 5.2, the density of rumen microbiota is the highest. © 2023 Authors. All rights reserved.     

杨树不同栽培模式生长量、土壤微生物及酶活性的研究

林木生长量是衡量林分生产力的重要标志 ,它与土壤肥力密切相关。土壤微生物数量和土壤酶活性与土壤养分组成及其转化有直接关系 ,是土壤肥力的主要指标之一 [1 ]。河南省位于黄泛平原 ,是杨树 (Poplusspp.)栽培中心区。近年来 ,由于连栽等经营措施不当 ,又无力施肥 ,不少地方杨树人工林地力退化 ,土壤肥力下降 ,严重影响杨树人工林生产力持续发展。研究表明 ,杨树与豆科 (L ezumlnosae)植物混交或与其它乔灌树种轮作 ,是提高土壤肥力 ,促进林木生长的重要经营措施 [2～ 5] 。杨树作为短周期 (7～ 1 0 a)纸浆材用材林 ,在生长过程中 ,分段…     

Weaning pig performance and faecal microbiota with and without in-feed addition of rare earth elements

Two 6-week feeding trials were conducted on a total of 112 newly weaned piglets to examine the recently reported growth promoting effects of dietary rare earth elements (REE) in European pig production. Rare earth element-diets were supplemented with a REE-citrate premix of lanthanum and the light lanthanoides cerium, praseodymium and neodymium at 200 mg/kg for 6 weeks after weaning. Overall for both trials, growth performance of REE-citrate and control fed piglets did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). An early enhancive tendency for REE-citrate in trial 1 (feed conversion ratio, FCR -3%, p = 0.15) proved irreproducible in trial 2. In the late period of trial 1, in-feed addition of REE-citrate significantly impaired piglet performance (FCR + 8%, p = 0.01). A cultivation-independent molecular approach, polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis was further applied to assess REE induced alterations in the predominant faecal microbiota from weaning pigs. Calculation of various ecological characteristics does not indicate (p > 0.05) an often discussed selective effect on local microbial composition of dietary REE.     

Trace metals and animal health: Interplay of the gut microbiota with iron,manganese, zinc,and copper

Metals such as iron, manganese, copper, and zinc are recognized as essential trace elements. These trace metals play critical roles in development, growth, and metabolism, participating in various metabolic processes by acting as cofactors of enzymes or providing structural support to proteins. Deficiency or toxicity of these metals can impact human and animal health, giving rise to a number of metabolic and neurological disorders. Proper breakdown, absorption, and elimination of these trace metals is a tightly regulated process that requires crosstalk between the host and these micronutrients. The gut is a complex system that serves as the interface between these components, but other factors that contribute to this delicate interaction are not well understood. The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms and microbial genes (the gut microbiome) that can regulate the metabolism and transport of micronutrients and contribute to the bioavailability of trace metals through their assimilation from food sources or by competing with the host. Furthermore, deficiency or toxicity of these metals can modulate the gut microenvironment, including microbiota, nutrient availability, stress, and immunity. Thus, understanding the role of the gut microbiota in the metabolism of manganese, iron, copper, and zinc, as well as in heavy metal deficiencies and toxicities, and vice versa, may provide insight into developing improved or alternative therapeutic strategies to address emerging health concerns. This review describes the current understanding of how the gut microbiome and trace metals interact and affect host health, particularly in pigs.     

Results and complications of a novel technique for primary castration with an inguinal approach in horses

Reasons for performing study: Complications associated with equine castration can have medical and financial consequences. This retrospective study investigated a novel method of castration via an inguinal approach in mature stallions and compared the incidence of complications with other methods. Hypothesis: Castration via an inguinal approach has a low complication rate at the site of surgery compared with other castration techniques. Methods: Mature stallions (n = 238) were castrated under general anaesthesia in dorsal recumbency using an inguinal approach. The vaginal process was incised, the spermatic cord ligated twice and the testis removed. After suturing, the vaginal process and one or 2 layers of fascia, the subcutis and cutis were closed in a simple continuous pattern. Results: Five of 238 (2.1%) horses had post operative haemorrhage and a haematoma in the scrotal region, which required additional treatment. All horses made a full recovery. Five of 238 (2.1%) of the horses had a post operative respiratory infection, which resolved with antibiotic therapy. Sixteen of 238 (8.8%) had transient signs of colic shortly after surgery. Conclusion: This technique of castration with an inguinal approach had a low incidence of complications at the site of surgery compared with other methods. An inguinal approach and leaving the vaginal tunic in situ may cause less soft tissue trauma than a scrotal approach.