Genome Sequence and Characterization of Phage DMU1.

There has been a recent resurgence of research on the characterization of phage for therapeutic use due to the morbidity and mortality associated with treatment failures in cases of multidrug-resistant infections. A bacteriophage isolated from activated sludge that targets ATCC19606 was characterized by electron microscopy, genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and a host range analysis. The morphology of phage DMU1 resembles phages in .

Influence of maternal nutrient restriction and rumen-protected arginine supplementation on post-ruminal digestive enzyme activity of lamb offspring.

To determine the influence of maternal nutrient restriction and rumen-protected arginine supplementation on post-ruminal digestive enzyme activity in lambs, 31 multiparous, Rambouillet ewes were allocated to one of three dietary treatments at 54 d of gestation. Dietary treatments were 100% of nutrient requirements (control, CON; n = 11), 60% of control (restricted, RES; n = 10), or RES plus 180 mg rumen-protected arginine•kg BW•d (RES-ARG; n = 10). Immediately after parturition, lambs were removed from dams and reared independently.

Loss of the nutrient receptor Tas1R3 reduces atherosclerotic plaque accumulation and hepatic steatosis in ApoE mice.

The taste receptor type I (Tas1R) family consists of three G protein-coupled receptors (T1R1, T1R2, and T1R3) that form heterodimers recognizing sweet compounds (T1R2/T1R3) or amino acids (T1R1/T1R3). These receptors are nutrient sensors that facilitate appropriate physiological responses with nutrient availability. However, their contribution to the development of pathologies associated with overnutrition (e.

In vitro evaluation of nano zinc oxide (nZnO) on mitigation of gaseous emissions.

Background: Enteric methane (CH) accounts for about 70% of total CH emissions from the ruminant animals. Researchers are exploring ways to mitigate enteric CH emissions from ruminants. Recently, nano zinc oxide (nZnO) has shown potential in reducing CH and hydrogen sulfide (HS) production from the liquid manure under anaerobic storage conditions.

Influence of feeding direct-fed microbial supplementation on growth performance and feeding behavior in naturally fed and conventionally fed finishing cattle with different dietary adaptation periods.

To determine the effects of finishing system (conventional vs. natural), dietary adaptation length (14 vs. 28 d), and direct-fed microbial (DFM) supplementation (no DFM vs.