Publications by authors named "Haidong Du"
A complete goat (Capra hircus) reference genome enhances analyses of genetic variation, thus providing insights into domestication and selection in goats and related species. Here, we assemble a telomere-to-telomere (T2T) gap-free genome (2.86 Gb) from a cashmere goat (T2T-goat1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study aimed to investigate the impact of initiating alfalfa supplementation at either 14 d or 42 d of age on growth performance, blood parameters, rumen tissue gene expression, and epithelial microbiota in pre-weaning lambs. A total of 42 seven-day-old male Hu lambs (3.88 ± 0.
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- The study looked at how giving alfalfa hay to baby lambs at different times affects their stomach bacteria (rumen microbiota) and their overall growth.!
- 42 baby Hu lambs were used, and some got alfalfa starting at 14 days, while others started at 42 days. The earlier group showed better growth and food intake for a while.!
- Over time, the types of bacteria in the stomach changed based on when alfalfa was introduced, which impacted the lambs' growth before they were weaned. !
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- The study investigates the effects of a polysaccharide called AOP on the immune function and growth of broiler chickens, emphasizing the importance of the spleen and small intestines in immunity.
- A total of 288 day-old broilers were divided into six groups, receiving various levels of AOP supplementation in their diet over 42 days, with 750 mg/kg showing the most significant positive impacts on growth and feed conversion ratios.
- AOP supplementation enhanced immune markers like IgA, IgG, and various interleukins, suggesting it can improve broiler health and performance through a specific signaling pathway, presenting a potential alternative to antibiotics in poultry farming.