Effects of probiotics on growth performance, intestinal morphology, intestinal microbiota weaning pig challenged with and .

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of mono- and multi-strain lactic acid bacteria (LAB) probiotics on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, fecal noxious gas emission, intestinal microbiota and intestinal morphology of weaning pigs challenged with or without () and (SE). In Exp. 1, a total of 60 crossbred weaning pigs were randomly allotted to one of five dietary treatments.

Effects of single and complex probiotics in growing-finishing pigs and swine compost.

This study was conducted to supplement single and complex probiotics to investigate the effect on growing-finishing pigs and compost. In experiment 1, the 64 crossbred ([Landrace × Yorkshire] × Duroc) pigs with an initial body weight of 18.75 ± 0.

Supplementation of protease and different nutrient density diets in growing-finishing pigs.

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of protease supplementation and different nutrient density of diets in growing-finishing pigs. A total of one hundred-eight crossbred growing pigs ([Landrace × Yorkshire] × Duroc) with an initial body weight (BW; 18.74 ± 3.

Effect of loading density and weather conditions on animal welfare and meat quality of slaughter pigs.

There are several factors that affect the welfare and meat quality of pigs during pre-slaughter transport. Among various factors, the effects of weather conditions and loading density were studied. A total of 3,726 finishing pigs were allotted to one of nine groups arranged in a 3 × 3 factorial design according to the weather conditions (low temperature [LT], under 10°C; normal temperature [NT], 10°C-24°C; high temperature [HT], upper 24°C), and loading density (low density [LD], upper 0.

Effects of different levels of organic chromium and selenomethionine cocktails in broilers.

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in physiological processes by regulating the antioxidant defense system and enhancing immunity. Chromium is an essential mineral involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and also plays a role in maintaining normal insulin function. Based on these advantages, we hypothesized that the addition of selenomethionine (SeMet) and organic chromium (OC) to broiler diets would increase Se deposition, antioxidant capacity and immune response in meat.

Effect of black soldier fly larvae as substitutes for fishmeal in broiler diet.

This study investigated the effect of processed forms (defatted or hydrolyzed) of black soldier fly larvae ( L., BSFL) as a protein substitute on broilers. Experiment 1 was a feeding experiment, and Experiment 2 was a metabolism experiment.

Effects of driving style and bedding in pigs transported to slaughterhouse in different temperatures.

Animal welfare during transport became an largely issue because of increasing demand for improved animal welfare standards. Most studies on the animal welfare during transportation have concentrated on the atmosphere and the temperature of the truck compartments. Thus, the objective of study was to collect and quantify three axis acceleration and determine the effect of bedding for transporting pigs from farm to slaughterhouse.

Effects of stimbiotic supplementation on gut health, immune response, and intestinal microbiota in weaned piglets challenged with .

In order to make piglet diets more effective, it is necessary to investigate effective methods for breaking down xylan in cereal. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of dietary stimbiotic (STB) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology, immune response and intestinal microbiota in weaned piglets. A total of 24 (Duroc × Yorkshire × Landrace) weaned pigs (initial body weight of 8.

Effects of supplemental different clay minerals in broiler chickens under cyclic heat stress.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of supplementing clay minerals and organic chromium in feed on broiler chicken under heat stress (HS). A total of 90 one-day-old broiler chicken (Arbor Acres) with an initial body weight of 45.0 ± 0.

Stimbiotic Supplementation Alleviates Poor Performance and Gut Integrity in Weaned Piglets Induced by Challenge with .

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of stimbiotic (STB), a xylanase and xylo-oligosaccharide complex. A total of 36 male weaned pigs with initial body weights of 8.49 ± 0.

Arginine addition in a diet for weaning pigs can improve the growth performance under heat stress.

The effects of arginine (Arg) and methionine (Met) supplementation on nutrient use in pigs were determined under hot season conditions. A total of five experimental diets including basal diet (CON) were supplemented with two types of amino acids (Arg and Met) and two different amounts of amino acids (0.2% and 0.

Effect of shear viscosity on the preparation of sphere-like silk fibroin microparticles by electrospraying.

Silk fibroin (SF) is known to be a biocompatible material, and different forms of SF are used for various applications. However, the application of SF in particle form is rarely reported, compared to other forms. In this study, SF microparticles with a diameter of approximately 250 μm were prepared by the electrospray method, using 1 M LiCl/DMSO as a solvent.

Effects of eye drops containing a mixture of omega-3 essential fatty acids and hyaluronic acid on the ocular surface in desiccating stress-induced murine dry eye.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of the topical application of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and hyaluronic acid (HA) mixtures in a mouse model of experimental dry eye (EDE).

Methods: Eye drops consisting of 0.1% HA, 0.

Histological changes after treatment for localized fat deposits with phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate.

Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) and sodium deoxycholate (DC) injections have been used cosmetically to reduce localized fat, but to date, few studies have addressed the histological effect of human fat tissue following injections of PPC and DC. We injected PPC and DC mixed with normal saline into the patient's abdominal area. Examinations of postinjection tissue revealed marked changes within the subcutaneous fat.

Therapeutic effect of topical adiponectin in a mouse model of desiccating stress-induced dry eye.

Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic effect of topical adiponectin in a mouse model of experimental dry eye (EDE).

Methods: EDE was created by desiccating stress in 6- to 8-week old female C57BL/6 mice. Eye drops consisting of 0.

Effectiveness of topical infliximab in a mouse model of experimental dry eye.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of a topical anti-tumor necrosis factor-α agent, infliximab, in a mouse model of experimental dry eye (EDE).

Methods: EDE was induced in C57BL/6 mice, with or without topical treatment consisting of balanced salt solution or 0.001%, 0.

Extraction conditions of Antheraea mylitta sericin with high yields and minimum molecular weight degradation.

Although the technique for extracting the Bombyx mori sericin has been extensively known, the extraction of sericin from wild-silkworm cocoons is not yet standardized. The aim of this study was to find the optimal conditions for the extraction of sericin from Antheraea mylitta cocoons, with high yields and minimum degradation. We attempted to apply various protocols for the extraction of the A.

Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of metformin extended-release oral antidiabetic therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes: an observational trial in Asia.

Background: The aim of the present prospective observational study was to assess the tolerability and antihyperglycemic efficacy of metformin extended-release (MXR) in the routine treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) from six Asian countries.

Methods: Data from 3556 patients treated with once-daily MXR for 12 weeks, or until discontinuation, were analyzed.

Results: Treatment with MXR was well tolerated, with 97.

Molecular weight distribution and solution properties of silk fibroins with different dissolution conditions.

Four regenerated silk fibroin (SF) samples were prepared under different dissolution conditions and their molecular weight (MW) distributions and solution properties in water and formic acid were examined. SFL, produced by dissolving in LiBr aqueous solution for 6h, showed the highest MW level. In the three SFC samples, produced by dissolving SF in CaCl(2)/H(2)O/EtOH solution for dissolution times ranging from 3 to 180 min, the MW of the SFs decreased with increasing dissolution time and a new band appeared at low MW.