Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of yeast culture (YC) on reproductive performance, gut microbiota, and milk composition in primiparous sows. A total of 60 primiparous sows were randomly assigned to the control group (CON) and YC group (0.5% YC during gestation and 0.8% YC dur...
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| description | The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of yeast culture (YC) on reproductive performance, gut microbiota, and milk composition in primiparous sows. A total of 60 primiparous sows were randomly assigned to the control group (CON) and YC group (0.5% YC during gestation and 0.8% YC during lactation) consisting of 30 replicates, with one sow in each. The results showed that dietary YC supplementation increased the piglet birth weight and backfat thickness at 28 d of lactation (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Dietary YC supplementation increased the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of gross energy and calcium during lactation, the content of acetic acid and propionic acid at 110 d of gestation, and the content of acetic acid and butyric acid at 28 d of lactation in feces (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, dietary YC supplementation decreased the abundance of Firmicutes, <i>Lachnospiraceae_XPB1014_group</i>, and <i>Terrisporobacter</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and increased the abundance of <i>Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group</i> and <i>Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Compared to the control group, dietary YC supplementation increased the fat and lactose content of the colostrum (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Metabolomics analysis showed that YC increased 26 different metabolites in the colostrum. Among them were mainly pantothenic acid, proline, isoleucine, phenylalanine, acylcarnitine, and other metabolites. In conclusion, these results suggested that dietary YC supplementation improves reproductive performance and gut health and increases the nutrient content in the colostrum of primiparous sows. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8535ace5c7e34ffbb27b9940c634f63b2023-11-19T09:15:56ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-09-011318295410.3390/ani13182954Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous SowsZhizhuo Ma0Ze Wu1Yu Wang2Qingwei Meng3Peng Chen4Jianping Li5Anshan Shan6College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaBeijing Enhalor International Tech Co., Ltd., Beijing 100081, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, ChinaThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of yeast culture (YC) on reproductive performance, gut microbiota, and milk composition in primiparous sows. A total of 60 primiparous sows were randomly assigned to the control group (CON) and YC group (0.5% YC during gestation and 0.8% YC during lactation) consisting of 30 replicates, with one sow in each. The results showed that dietary YC supplementation increased the piglet birth weight and backfat thickness at 28 d of lactation (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Dietary YC supplementation increased the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of gross energy and calcium during lactation, the content of acetic acid and propionic acid at 110 d of gestation, and the content of acetic acid and butyric acid at 28 d of lactation in feces (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Furthermore, dietary YC supplementation decreased the abundance of Firmicutes, <i>Lachnospiraceae_XPB1014_group</i>, and <i>Terrisporobacter</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and increased the abundance of <i>Prevotellaceae_NK3B31_group</i> and <i>Rikenellaceae_RC9_gut_group</i> (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Compared to the control group, dietary YC supplementation increased the fat and lactose content of the colostrum (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Metabolomics analysis showed that YC increased 26 different metabolites in the colostrum. Among them were mainly pantothenic acid, proline, isoleucine, phenylalanine, acylcarnitine, and other metabolites. In conclusion, these results suggested that dietary YC supplementation improves reproductive performance and gut health and increases the nutrient content in the colostrum of primiparous sows.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2954primiparous sowsprebioticsreproductive efficiencygut microbiotamilk |
| spellingShingle | Zhizhuo Ma Ze Wu Yu Wang Qingwei Meng Peng Chen Jianping Li Anshan Shan Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows Animals primiparous sows prebiotics reproductive efficiency gut microbiota milk |
| title | Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows |
| title_full | Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows |
| title_short | Effect of Yeast Culture on Reproductive Performance, Gut Microbiota, and Milk Composition in Primiparous Sows |
| title_sort | effect of yeast culture on reproductive performance gut microbiota and milk composition in primiparous sows |
| topic | primiparous sows prebiotics reproductive efficiency gut microbiota milk |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2954 |
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