Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health
The first year of a calf’s life is a critical phase as its digestive system and immunity are underdeveloped. A high level of stress caused by separation from mothers, transportation, antibiotic treatments, dietary shifts, and weaning can have long-lasting health effects, which can reduce future prod...
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| description | The first year of a calf’s life is a critical phase as its digestive system and immunity are underdeveloped. A high level of stress caused by separation from mothers, transportation, antibiotic treatments, dietary shifts, and weaning can have long-lasting health effects, which can reduce future production parameters, such as milk yield and reproduction, or even increase the mortality of calves. The early succession of microbes throughout the gastrointestinal tract of neonatal calves follows a sequential pattern of colonisation and is greatly influenced by their physiological state, age, diet, and environmental factors; this leads to the establishment of region- and site-specific microbial communities. This review summarises the current information on the various potential factors that may affect the early life microbial colonisation pattern in the gastrointestinal tract of calves. The possible role of host–microbe interactions in the development and maturation of host gut, immune system, and health are described. Additionally, the possibility of improving the health of calves through gut microbiome modulation and using antimicrobial alternatives is discussed. Finally, the trends, challenges, and limitations of the current research are summarised and prospective directions for future studies are highlighted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1b7afedc1f58417abbfdcd938560c5c22022-12-21T19:35:16ZengElsevierComputational and Structural Biotechnology Journal2001-03702021-01-01199891001Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host healthNida Amin0Jana Seifert1Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, GermanyCorresponding author at: University of Hohenheim, Institute of Animal Science, Emil-Wolff-Str. 6-10, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany.; Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, GermanyThe first year of a calf’s life is a critical phase as its digestive system and immunity are underdeveloped. A high level of stress caused by separation from mothers, transportation, antibiotic treatments, dietary shifts, and weaning can have long-lasting health effects, which can reduce future production parameters, such as milk yield and reproduction, or even increase the mortality of calves. The early succession of microbes throughout the gastrointestinal tract of neonatal calves follows a sequential pattern of colonisation and is greatly influenced by their physiological state, age, diet, and environmental factors; this leads to the establishment of region- and site-specific microbial communities. This review summarises the current information on the various potential factors that may affect the early life microbial colonisation pattern in the gastrointestinal tract of calves. The possible role of host–microbe interactions in the development and maturation of host gut, immune system, and health are described. Additionally, the possibility of improving the health of calves through gut microbiome modulation and using antimicrobial alternatives is discussed. Finally, the trends, challenges, and limitations of the current research are summarised and prospective directions for future studies are highlighted.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2001037021000398CalveMicrobiomeGastrointestinal tractFeedingHost healthImmune system |
| spellingShingle | Nida Amin Jana Seifert Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal Calve Microbiome Gastrointestinal tract Feeding Host health Immune system |
| title | Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| title_full | Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| title_fullStr | Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| title_short | Dynamic progression of the calf’s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| title_sort | dynamic progression of the calf s microbiome and its influence on host health |
| topic | Calve Microbiome Gastrointestinal tract Feeding Host health Immune system |
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