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#Publication_Alert We’re excited to announce our latest publication in the Journal of Animal Science! In this study, we estimated heritability and conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to identify genomic regions associated with methane emissions in Nelore cattle. The heritability estimates showed moderate to high magnitude, and we identified significant SNPs on chromosomes 5, 10, 11, 17, and 24. Additionally, our research highlighted eight genes involved in various functions, including rumen microbiota modulation, fatty acid production, and lipid metabolism.   If you're interested in our study, have a read here: https://lnkd.in/emHPGCPY

NEW ARTICLE, Open access! Microbial genome recovery from ruminant microbiomes has largely excluded representatives from Brazilian Nelore cattle. To address this gap, this study presents a comprehensive dataset of microbial genomes recovered from the rumen and feces of 52 Brazilian Nelore bulls. The exploration of these microbial genomes will provide valuable insights into the metabolic potential and functional roles of individual microorganisms within host-microbiome interactions, contributing to a better understanding of the microbiome’s roles in bovine performance. DOI 10.1038/s41597-024-04271-3

An antibiogram is a laboratory test that analyses the effectiveness of various antibiotics against bacteria isolated from a patient's sample. Here I applied the lawn culture method and, my samples were bacteria isolated from diseased sturgeon fish, Beluga. #fish_pathology #aquatics_microbiology #antibiogram_test #my_exp_lab

✅ Can botanicals effectively help piglets to manage inflammation? The answer is yes! 📝 I’m glad to share the last work that our research group has recently published on the Journal of Animal Science. 🐷 We have demonstrated how a blend of selected microencapsulated botanicals supports piglets during an LPS inflammatory challenge. 🍃 This publication connects the in vitro findings we obtained during the last years with an in vivo experimental trial, offering in deep insights into the beneficial effects of botanicals on the health of piglets. 💪🏼 And healthier piglets grow better and more efficiently during time, being less exposed to stressors and illnesses, and reducing the utilization of antibiotics or pharmacological zinc oxide. ⚡️ Let your herd thrive, discover more about the science behind our solution! 🤩 Thanks to everyone that collaborated to the achievement of this milestone! Vetagro #Vetagro #AviPower5 #Botanicals #Inflammation #Piglets #Weaning #Stress #Pigs

Check out this great guide that can help you identify sick pigs faster. We are here to help maximize your production. 🕵🏼♀️🐖

Answer: An ecdysteroid Turkesterone is an ecdysteroid found in a plant called Ajuga turkestanica. It is sometimes taken as a supplement with the goal of improving body composition and athletic performance. Turkesterone is not an androgenic anabolic steroid, and it does not bind to human androgen receptors. This is why ecdysteroids do not result in the same negative androgenic side effects often associated with steroid use. While animal studies have shown ecdysteroids to be effective, there is no robust evidence to support their efficacy in humans. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gB-m3re4 #examined #ecdysteroid #turkesterone #supplement

☀ Vitamin D regulates the work of hundreds of genes and dozens of physiological functions in the human body, including those responsible for the efficiency of the immune system. 🛡 💪 📚 🔬 The latest research has shown that each of us reacts differently to vitamin D 💊 (has a different level of responsiveness), which translates into, among others: to a faster or slower pace of the aging process of our body. #welcome2nutrigenomics 👨🔬 An expert in this field – Prof. Carsten Carlberg, world-famous biochemist and head of the Nutrigenomics Laboratory at the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Olsztyn, talks about the current scientific knowledge about #vitamind ⤵⤵ https://bit.ly/4e1fle4 #nutrigenomics #epigenetics #aging #immunesystem #research

In the last episode of Poultry World's Future Feed Talks, conducted during our Global Poultry Days 2023, Adam Sacranie, Senior Nutritionist at Aviagen, discusses the advancements in broiler genetics. He highlights the improvements in feed conversion and welfare traits due to genetic progress emphasizing the importance of factors like - access to raw materials, - housing quality, and - balanced protein and energy levels. Find out about key strategies for optimizing performance while maintaining sustainability. Watch the full video interview here: https://lnkd.in/e5CtMdr9 #Sustainability #SustainableFarming #Poultry #WeBringProgressToLife

📚✨Exciting news from Animal microbiome! Our latest publication from Muhammad Zeeshan Akram PhD project which explores how early life conditions, such as hatching systems (hatch on-farm vs. hatch in hatchery), impact gut microbiota colonization and succession in broilers with varying body weights, and how these factors influence post-hatch growth trajectories 🐥🔬📈. https://lnkd.in/eheyRTeE 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: • 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘃𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Hatching conditions had minimal long-term effects on microbiota characteristics. Instead, the body weight of the broilers played a more significant role in shaping the intestinal microbiota. • 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀: High body weight chicks were enriched with growth-promoting bacteria and exhibited greater metabolic activity in early colonizers, whereas low body weight chicks had higher abundances of potential pathogens and a less functional microbiota. We appreciate the contribution from our dedicated authors: Muhammad Zeeshan Akram, Ester Arévalo Sureda, #LukeComer, Matthias Corion and Nadia Everaert Our funders: MonoGutHealth MSCA-ITN and #MSCA #AnimalMicrobiome #Broiler #Microbiota #flockUniformity #metabolites