• Animal Bioscience
• /
• 제37권4호
• /
• pp.668-677
• /
• 2024

Objective: The current experiment was performed to investigate the influence of different dietary levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on productive performance, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, immune response, caecal microbiota, and carcass characteristics of Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) during 7 to 63 d of age. Methods: A total of 240 unsexed 7-d-old ducklings were distributed into five (treatment) groups; each one contained six replicates with eight ducklings each. Birds of the first group were fed basal diet without MOLM and served as control, while the other four groups were fed basal diet with 0.25%, 0.50%, 1.0%, and 2.0% MOLM inclusion level, respectively. Results: The obtained results revealed that including MOLM in the diets significantly improved body weight, body weight gain, feed conversion ratio and economic efficiency compared with the control group. Among the different MOLM inclusion treatments, increasing MOLM inclusion level decreased (p<0.05) such previous parameters. Decreasing MOLM inclusion levels in duckling diets increased (p>0.05) the digestibility of organic matter, crude protein, ether extract, and nitrogen free extract, however all MOLM treatments were significantly higher than the control group. Results also revealed that feeding ducks lower MOLM inclusion levels (0.25% or 0.50%) improved blood parameters (p<0.05) compared with the higher inclusion levels (1.0% or 2.0% MOLM) and the control group. Ducks fed different MOLM levels had significantly higher phagocyte index and activity, immunoglobulin G (IgG), IgM, total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase activity, and superoxide dismutase activity compared with control group. Conclusion: Despite the beneficial effects of all MOLM treatments on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, physiological status, and immune response of duckling, the increasing MOLM inclusion level in the diet had deleterious effects on such studied traits, consequently 0.25% was the best MOLM inclusion level in duckling diets.

• Animal Bioscience
• /
• 제37권5호
• /
• pp.832-838
• /
• 2024

Objective: The use of molecular genetic methods in pig breeding can significantly increase the efficiency of breeding and breeding work. We applied the F_st (fixsacion index) method, the main focus of the work was on the search for common options related to the number of born piglets and the weight of born piglets, since today the urgent task is to prevent a decrease in the weight of piglets at birth while maintaining high fertility of sows. Methods: One approach is to scan the genome, followed by an assessment of Fst and identification of selectively selected regions. We chose Large White sows (n = 237) with the same conditions of keeping and feeding. The data were collected from the sows across three farrowing. For genotyping, we used GeneSeek GGP Porcine HD Genomic Profiler v1, which included 68,516 single nucleotide polymorphisms evenly distributed with an average spacing of 25 kb (Illumina Inc, San Diego, CA, USA). Results: Based on the results of the Fst analysis, 724 variants representing selection signals for the signs BALWT, BALWT1, NBA, and TNB (weight of piglets born alive, average weight of the 1st piglets born alive, total number born alive, total number born). At the same time, 18 common variants have been identified that are potential markers for both the number of piglets at birth and the weight of piglets at birth, which is extremely important for breeding work to improve reproductive characteristics in sows. Conclusion: Our work resulted in identification of variants associated with the reproductive characteristics of pigs. Moreover, we identified, variants which are potential markers for both the number of piglets at birth and the weight of piglets at birth, which is extremely important for breeding work to improve reproductive performance in sows.

• Animal Bioscience
• /
• 제37권8호
• /
• pp.1428-1439
• /
• 2024

Objective: Compared to Mimas pigeons, Shiqi pigeons exhibit greater tolerance to coarse feeding because of their abundant gut microbiota. Here, to investigate the potential of utilizing intestinal flora derived from Shiqi pigeons, the intestinal flora and body indices of Mimas squabs were evaluated after fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from donors. Methods: A total of 90 one-day-old squabs were randomly divided into the control group (CON), the low-concentration group (LC) and the high-concentration group (HC): gavaged with 200 μL of bacterial solution at concentrations of 0, 0.1, and 0.2 g/15 mL, respectively. Results: The results suggested that FMT improved the body weight of Mimas squabs in the HC and LC groups (p<0.01), and 0.1 g/15 mL was the optimal dose during FMT. After 16S rRNA sequencing was performed, compared to those in the CON group, the abundance levels of microflora, especially Lactobacillus, Muribaculaceae, and Megasphaera (p<0.05), in the FMT-treated groups were markedly greater. Random forest analysis indicated that the main functions of key microbes involve pathways associated with metabolism, further illustrating their important role in the host body. Conclusion: FMT has been determined to be a viable method for augmenting the weight and intestinal microbiota of squabs, representing a unique avenue for enhancing the economic feasibility of squab breeding.

• Animal Bioscience
• /
• 제37권2호
• /
• pp.240-252
• /
• 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of dietary nicotinic acid (NA) on apparent nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota in uncastrated Xiangzhong black cattle. Methods: Twenty-one uncastrated Xiangzhong black cattle (385.08±15.20 kg) aged 1.5 years were randomly assigned to the control group (CL, 0 mg/kg NA in concentrate diet), NA1 group (800 mg/kg NA in concentrate diet) and NA2 group (1,200 mg/kg NA in concentrate diet). All animals were fed a 60% concentrate diet and 40% dried rice straw for a 120-day feeding experiment. Results: Supplemental NA not only enhanced the apparent nutrient digestibility of acid detergent fiber (p<0.01), but also elevated the rumen acetate and total volatile fatty acid concentrations (p<0.05). 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis of rumen microbiota revealed that dietary NA changed the diversity of rumen microbiota (p<0.05) and the abundance of bacterial taxa in the rumen. The relative abundances of eight Erysipelotrichales taxa, five Ruminococcaceae taxa, and five Sphaerochaetales taxa were decreased by dietary NA (p<0.05). However, the relative abundances of two taxa belonging to Roseburia faecis were increased by supplemental 800 mg/kg NA, and the abundances of seven Prevotella taxa, three Paraprevotellaceae taxa, three Bifidobacteriaceae taxa, and two operational taxonomic units annotated to Fibrobacter succinogenes were increased by 1,200 mg/kg NA in diets. Furthermore, the correlation analysis found significant correlations between the concentrations of volatile fatty acids in the rumen and the abundances of bacterial taxa, especially Prevotella. Conclusion: The results from this study suggest that dietary NA plays an important role in regulating apparent digestibility of acid detergent fiber, acetate, total volatile fatty acid concentrations, and the composition of rumen microbiota.

• Animal Bioscience
• /
• 제37권1호
• /
• pp.74-83
• /
• 2024

Objective: Mitragyna speciosa Korth is traditionally used in Thailand. They have a high level of antioxidant capacities and bioactive compounds, the potential to modulate rumen fermentation and decrease methane production. The aim of the study was to investigate the different levels of microencapsulated-Mitragyna leaves extracts (MMLE) supplementation on nutrient degradability, rumen ecology, microbial dynamics, and methane production in an in vitro study. Methods: A completely randomized design was used to assign the experimental treatments, MMLE was supplemented at 0%, 4%, 6%, and 8% of the total dry matter (DM) substrate. Results: The addition of MMLE significantly increased in vitro dry matter degradability both at 12, 24, and 48 h, while ammonia-nitrogen (NH₃-N) concentration was improved with MMLE supplementation. The MMLE had the greatest propionate and total volatile fatty acid production when added with 6% of total DM substrate, while decreased the methane production (12, 24, and 48 h). Furthermore, the microbial population of cellulolytic bacteria and Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens were increased, whilst Methanobacteriales was decreased with MMLE feeding. Conclusion: The results indicated that MMLE could be a potential alternative plant-based bioactive compound supplement to be used as ruminant feed additives.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
• /
• 제28권2호
• /
• pp.220-228
• /
• 2024

Backgrounds/Aims: Postoperative pancreatic fistula is the key worry in the ongoing debate about the safety and effectiveness of total laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (TLPD). Laparoscopic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy (LAPD), a hybrid approach combining laparoscopic resection and anastomosis with a small incision, is an alternative to TLPD. This study compares the short-term outcomes and oncological efficacy of LAPD vs. open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD). Methods: A retrospective analysis of data of all patients who underwent LAPD or OPD for periampullary carcinoma at a tertiary care center in Northeast India from July 2019 to August 2023 was done. A total of 30 LAPDs and 30 OPDs were compared after 1:1 propensity score matching. Demographic data, intraoperative and postoperative data (30 days), and pathological data were compared. Results: The study included a total of 93 patients, 30 underwent LAPD and 62 underwent OPD. After propensity score matching, the matched cohort included 30 patients in both groups. The LAPD presented several advantages over the OPD group, including a shorter incision length, reduced postoperative pain, earlier initiation of oral feeding, and shorter hospital stays. LAPD was not found to be inferior to OPD in terms of pancreatic fistula incidence (Grade B, 30.0% vs. 33.3%), achieving R0 resection (100% vs. 93.3%), and the number of lymph nodes harvested (12 vs. 14, p = 0.620). No significant differences in blood loss, short-term complications, pathological outcomes, readmissions, and early (30-day) mortality were observed between the two groups. Conclusions: LAPD has comparable safety, technical feasibility, and short-term oncological efficacy.

• 한국간담췌외과학회지
• /
• 제26권3호
• /
• pp.244-250
• /
• 2022

Backgrounds/Aims: Early recovery after surgery has become a popular trend. The aim of this study was to evaluate effect of nutritional intervention using Encover, an oral nutritional supplement, in patients undergoing hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery. Methods: This single center, prospective case-control study was conducted in Gangnam Severance Hospital from September 2018 to April 2019. Through randomization, patients were divided into an experimental group (30 patients) and a control group (30 patients). At postoperative seven days, the experimental group was instructed to take two packs of Encover (JW Pharmaceutical, Seoul, Korea) daily for seven days. Body cell mass index was measured at seven days after surgery and 14 days after discharge and Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) was performed at 14 days after discharge. Results: Body cell mass index during outpatient follow-up was significantly decreased compared to that at discharge in both groups. However, the amount of body cell mass index showed no significant difference between postoperative seven days and outpatient follow-up in either group. During outpatient follow-up, the experimental group had a higher mean value of PG-SGA score than the control group (11.32 ± 3.46 vs. 9.48 ± 3.97; p = 0.037). Conclusions: Short-term Encover doses after surgery may not produce significant results in weight gain or other body cell mass index. Encover did not significantly affect other dietary conditions based on PG-SGA.

• 유기물자원화
• /
• 제12권2호
• /
• pp.61-71
• /
• 2004

육성돈 시험은 평균체중이 약 22 kg 내외인 3원교잡종 ($Yorkshire{\times}Landrace{\times}Duroc$) 75두를 공시하여, 건조 남은음식물 무첨가구 (Control), 25%, 50% 첨가구와 사료내 단백질 함량을 10% 보강한 건조 남은음식물 25% 첨가구 및 단백질 함량을 20% 보강한 건조 남은음식물 50% 첨가구 등 총 5개 처리구로 하여 60일간 사양시험을 실시하였다. 육성돈의 일당증체량은 대조구가 모든 처리구중에서 가장 높았으나 건조 남은음식물 25% 첨가구와는 차이가 없었다 (P>0.05). 사료섭취량은 건조 남은음식물 첨가구가 대조구에 비해 다소 낮았으나 큰 차이는 없었고, 건조 남은음식물 첨가구중에서는 단백질을 20% 보강한 건조 남은음식물 50% 첨가구의 사료섭취량이 유의적으로 높았다 (P<0.05). 사료요구율은 처리간에 유의적인 차이는 없었으나, 건조 남은음식물 25% 첨가구가 다소 개선되는 경향이었다. 비육돈 시험은 평균체중이 약 70 kg 내외인 3원교잡종 ($Yorkshire{\times}Landrace{\times}Duroc$) 75두를 공시하여 49일간 사양시험을 실시하였으며, 처리내용은 육성돈의 시험과 같다. 비육돈의 일당증체량은 대조구에 비해 건조 남은음식물 첨가구가 유의적으로 낮았으나 단백질을 10% 보강한 건조 남은음식물 25% 첨가구는 대조구와 차이가 없었다 (P>0.05). 사료섭취량은 대조구에 비해 건조 남은음식물 첨가구가 유의적으로 감소하였으나 단백질을 보강한 건조 남은음식물 첨가구는 대조구와 차이가 없었다 (P>0.05). 사료요구율은 단백질 함량을 10% 보강한 건조 남은음식물25% 첨가구가 가장 낮았으나 대조구와는 차이가 없었고, 50%첨가구는 유의적으로 높았다 (P<0.05). 도체중은 건조 남은음식물의 첨가수준이 증가할수록 낮아지는 경향이었으며, 도체율, 등지방두께 및 도체등급은 처리간에 차이가 없었다. 비육돈의 1 kg 증체당 사료비는 단백질 함량을 10% 보강한 건조 남은음식물 25% 첨가구가 가장 적게 소요되었다.

• 한국해양학회지:바다
• /
• 제12권4호
• /
• pp.380-389
• /
• 2007

암반 해안의 해조 군락에 서식하는 저서무척추동물들에 의해서 이용되는 유기물의 기원을 밝히기 위하여 저서동물과 그들의 잠재 먹이원에 대한 탄소와 질소 안정동위원소 비($\delta^{13}C$ 및 $\delta^{15}N$)값 조성을 분석하였다. 조사는 부영양화된 반폐쇄성 내만인 남해안의 광양만 연안 암반 조간대와 상대적으로 빈영양의 외양에 노출된 환경 특성을 가지는 동해안의 대진(삼척)연안의 암반 조하대를 대상으로 2005년 5월부터 6월 사이에 실시되었다. 암반에서 노출되어 서식하는 부유물 섭식자들은 다른 섭식 양식을 가지는 동물군에 비해 상대적으로 낮은 $\delta^{13}C$ 값을 가져 이들이 식물플랑크톤에서 유래하는 유기물을 주로 이용하여 표영먹이망과 강한 영양연결을 가지는 것으로 나타났다. 반면, 암반틈 속에서 서식하는 일부 부유물 섭식자를 포함한 초식동물과 퇴적물 섭식자 및 육식성 포식자들은 상대적으로 높은 $\delta^{13}C$ 값을 가져 해조류에서 유래한 유기물을 주로 이용하여 저서먹이망을 형성하였다. 따라서 부유물 섭식자를 제외하고 해조 군락을 서식처로 하는 대부분의 동물들이 해조류에서 유래한 유기물을 이용하는 저서먹이망으로 강한 영양연결을 가져 연안 암반 생태계에서 생물생산과 생물 다양성의 유지에 대한 해조류의 중요성을 잘 나타내었다. 또한 광양만과 같은 부영양화된 연안에서 상대적으로 빈영양인 동해 연안 조하대의 저서동물과 해조류에 비하여 높은 $\delta^{15}N$ 값 분포는 육상으로부터 유입되는 영양염이 암반 조간대의 해조류 생산에 이용되고 이어서 이 특정 연안 생태계의 먹이망으로 편입되는 경로를 가지는 것을 시사하였다.축과 높은 정밀도 및 정확도로 반복적인 유기탄소분석에 유용할 것으로 사료된다./TEX>개월의 편차를 보였다. 이처럼 연령을 모르는 우리나라의 혼합치 열기 아동에서 파노라마 방사선 사진을 이용하여 연령 추정시 위의 방정식을 사용한다면 비교적 정확하게 연령을 추정할 수 있으리라고 사료된다. 상아질 접착제의 종류는 별다른 영향을 주지 않은 것으로 분석되었다. 결합강도의 비교에서 컴포머가 글라스 아이어노머에 비해 우수한 것으로 평가되어 소아 환자의 유구치 심미 수복재료로서의 가능성이 입증되었다.후 중합한 군이 산소억제층의 두께가 평균 49%의 감소되었으며(p<0.05), 이들 산소를 차단한 군 간의 유의차는 없었다.며 CYP1A2유전자형에 따른 영향은 관찰할 수 없었다. CYP1A2유전자형에 따른 생체내 대사능을 관찰하는 실험이 향후 이루어 져야 할 것으로 사료된다.san film보다 큰 수증기 투과도를 보였다.적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다.y tissue layer thinning은 3 군모두에서 관찰되었고 항암 3 일군이 가장 심하게 나타났다. 이상의 실험결과를 보면 술전 항암제투여가 초기에 시행한 경우에는 조직의 치유에 초기 5 일정도까지는 영향을 미치나 7 일이 지나면 정상범주로 회복함을 알수 있었고 실험결과 항암제 투여후 3 일째 피판 형성한 군에서 피판치유가 늦어진 것으로 관찰되어 인체에서 항암 투여후 수술시기는 인체면역계가 회복하는 시기를 3주이상 경과후 적어도 4주째 수술시기를 정하는 것이 유리하리라 생각되었다.한 복합레진은 개발의 초기단계이며, 물성의 증가를 위한 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.또 다른 약물인 glycyrrhetinic acid($100{\mu}M$)도 CCh 자극으로 인한 타액분비를 억제하였다. 이상의 결과로

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
• /
• 제15권2호
• /
• pp.254-265
• /
• 2002

Soybean meal (SBM) is a major protein source in poultry feeds and one of the best quality ingredients because of the relatively high protein content, good amino acid profile and bioavailability. But soybean meal quality is largely dependent on the processing technology and origins. In this experiment, effects of three different soybean meals were evaluated in layer (experiment 1) and broiler (experiment 2). Soybean meal sources used in the experiments were the US-originated dehulled soybean meal (USDHSBM), India-originated non-dehulled soybean meal (India SBM) and Brazil-originated non-dehulled soybean meal (Brazil SBM). Experiment 1 was conducted during growing and laying periods and evaluated the interactive effects of soybean meal sources according to feeding periods on growth performance and egg quality. Experiment 2 was conducted during growing period (day 1-35) and finishing period (day 35-42). The growth performance was measured for the same periods and any possible interaction between soybean meal origins and crude protein levels was also studied. In experiment 1, chicks fed India SBM utilized feed more efficiently (p<0.05) than those fed Brazil SBM from day 29 to day 42. The body weights of layers during the laying period had no relation to egg production. But egg weights were significantly heavier in all the USDHSBM fed groups than other groups (p<0.001) and depended on feed protein source during growing period (p<0.001). The average egg weight of the USDHSBM fed group scored the highest value (65.4 g), followed by the Brazil SBM fed group (62.1 g) and India SBM fed group (62.1 g). There was an effect of interaction between origins of soybean meal fed group in growing and laying period on eggshell color (p<0.01). Eggshell was significantly stronger in the USDHSBM fed (for growing period) groups than other groups (p<0.05) on $31^{st}$ week. Haugh's unit (HU), albumin index and yolk index of the USDHSBM fed group in growing stage were significantly superior (p<0.001) to other groups. In experiment 2, for the 7-week, chicks on the India SBM group gained less (p<0.001) weight than other groups. While daily gain of India SBM chicks was not affected by dietary crude protein level, those of the USDHSBM and Brazil SBM chicks were linearly increased as dietary crude protein level increased from 18% to 20%. The gain per feed ratio of the USDHSBM group was the highest (0.585), followed by the Brazil SBM group (0.568) and India SBM group (0.550) (p<0.01). Therefore, in this experiment, the use of USDHSBM with excellent protein quality and amino acid digestibility could be of advantage to the economic production of layer and broiler.