Lactic acid bacteria in Asian fermented foods and their beneficial roles in human health.

Fermented foods have been a staple in human diets for thousands of years, garnering attention for their health and medicinal benefits. Rich in lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with probiotic properties, these foods play a crucial role in positively impacting the host's gut microbiome composition and overall health. With a long history of safe consumption, fermented foods effectively deliver LAB to humans.

Understanding the Diversity and Roles of the Ruminal Microbiome.

The importance of ruminal microbiota in ruminants is emphasized, not only as a special symbiotic relationship with ruminants but also as an interactive and dynamic ecosystem established by the metabolites of various rumen microorganisms. Rumen microbial community is essential for life maintenance and production as they help decompose and utilize fiber that is difficult to digest, supplying about 70% of the energy needed by the host and 60-85% of the amino acids that reach the small intestine. Bacteria are the most abundant in the rumen, but protozoa, which are relatively large, account for 40-50% of the total microorganisms.

Complete genome sequence of strain AK_C_05 with potential characteristics applicable in livestock industry.

The () strain AK_C_05 was isolated from , the Korean traditional food, collected from a local market in South Korea. In this report, we presented the complete genome sequence of strain AK_C_05. The genome of strain AK_C_05 genome consisted of one circular chromosome (2,691,319 bp) with a guanine + cytosine (GC) content of 38.

Antibiotic resistance in livestock, environment and humans: One Health perspective.

Antibiotic resistance (AR) is a complex, multifaceted global health issue that poses a serious threat to livestock, humans, and the surrounding environment. It entails several elements and numerous potential transmission routes and vehicles that contribute to its development and spread, making it a challenging issue to address. AR is regarded as an One Health issue, as it has been found that livestock, human, and environmental components, all three domains are interconnected, opening up channels for transmission of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB).

Characteristics of GB97 lysate isolated from porcine feces and its and effects on inflammation, intestinal barrier function, and gut microbiota composition in mice.

Weaning is a crucial step in piglet management to improve pork production. During the weaning phase, disruption of epithelial barrier function and intestinal inflammation can lead to decreased absorption of nutrients and diarrhea. Therefore, maintaining a healthy intestine, epithelial barrier function, and gut microbiota composition in this crucial phase is strategic for optimal weaning in pigs.

Comparative analysis of the pig gut microbiome associated with the pig growth performance.

There are a variety of microorganisms in the animal intestine, and it has been known that they play important roles in the host such as suppression of potentially pathogenic microorganisms, modulation of the gut immunity. In addition, the gut microbiota and the livestock growth performance have long been known to be related. Therefore, we evaluated the interrelation between the growth performance and the gut microbiome of the pigs from 3 different farms, with pigs of varied ages ready to be supplied to the market.

Cutting-edge knowledge on the roles of phytobiotics and their proposed modes of action in swine.

With the ban on antibiotics in the swine industry, the exploration of alternative options has highlighted phytobiotics as a promising substitute for antibiotic growth promoters, aiming to foster a more sustainable swine industry. Phytobiotics are non-nutritive natural bioactive components derived from plants that offer numerous health benefits. They exhibit antioxidative, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Development of the standard mouse model for human bacterial vaginosis induced by .

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial syndrome characterized by a diminished number of protective in the vaginal flora. Instead, it is accompanied by a significant increase in facultative and strict anaerobes, including (). BV is one of the most common gynecological problems experienced by reproductive age-women.

Swine gut microbiome associated with non-digestible carbohydrate utilization.

Non-digestible carbohydrates are an unavoidable component in a pig's diet, as all plant-based feeds contain different kinds of non-digestible carbohydrates. The major types of non-digestible carbohydrates include non-starch polysaccharides (such as cellulose, pectin, and hemicellulose), resistant starch, and non-digestible oligosaccharides (such as fructo-oligosaccharide and xylo-oligosaccharide). Non-digestible carbohydrates play a significant role in balancing the gut microbial ecology and overall health of the swine by promoting the production of short chain fatty acids.

Effects of () and mixture on growth performance, hematological parameters, immunological responses, and intestinal microbiome in weaned pigs.

Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of () and mixture on growth performance, hematological parameters, immunological responses, and gut microbiome in weaned pigs.

Methods: A total of 300 crossbred pigs [(Landrace × Yorkshire] × Duroc; 8.87 ± 0.

Complete genome sequence of strain K_LL004, encoding hydrolytic enzymes of plant polysaccharides isolated from grasshopper ().

The strain K_LL004 was isolated from the gut of a grasshopper () collected from local farm in Korea. L. taiwanensis strain K_LL004 is the functional probiotic candidate with an ability to hydrolyse plant polysaccharides.

Exploring the Microbial Community and Functional Characteristics of the Livestock Feces Using the Whole Metagenome Shotgun Sequencing.

The foodborne illness is the important public health concerns, and the livestock feces are known to be one of the major reservoirs of foodborne pathogens. Also, it was reported that 45.5% of foodborne illness outbreaks have been associated with the animal products contaminated with the livestock feces.

Fecal microbiome shifts by different forms of copper supplementations in growing pigs.

Copper is an essential mineral for pigs, thus it is used as a feed additive in the forms of copper sulfate. Therefore, this study aimed at characterizing the fecal microbiota shifts in pigs as fed by different forms of copper supplementation. 40 growing pigs aged 73 ± 1 days with an average weight of 30.

Evaluation of brown rice to replace corn in weanling pig diet.

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of brown rice () on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood parameters of weanling pigs. A total of 60 weanling pigs (28-day-old, 30 barrows and 30 gilts, 6.73 ± 0.

Evaluating the Prevalence of Foodborne Pathogens in Livestock Using Metagenomics Approach.

Food safety is the most important global health issue due to foodborne pathogens after consumption of contaminated food. Foodborne bacteria such as , , , spp., , spp.

Potential use of ground brown rice for weanling pigs.

The purpose of the current study was to assess the effects of substituting corn with ground brown rice on growth performance, immune status, and gut microbiota in weanling pigs. Seventy-two weanling pigs (28 d old with 6.78 ± 0.

Rice as an alternative feed ingredient in swine diets.

It has become important to explore alternative feed ingredients to reduce feed costs, which are burdensome for livestock production. In addition, it is desirable to find efficient and functional alternative ingredients for traditional feed ingredients in pig diets, considering the stress and sensitivity of disease of pig. Rice is produced around the world like corn that is the typical energy source in pig diets.

Complete genome sequence of K_EC180, a bacterium producing shiga-like toxin isolated from swine feces.

normally colonizes the lower intestine of animals and humans, but some serotypes are foodborne pathogens. The K_EC180 was isolated from swine feces that were collected from a weaner pig. In this genome announcement, K_EC180 was sequenced using PacBio RS II and Illumina NextSeq 500 platforms.

Complete genome sequence of strain K_SA184, multidrug resistance bacterium isolated from lamb ().

is a representative foodborne pathogen in the world. The strain K_SA184 was isolated from the lamb (), which was collected from a local traditional market in South Korea. In this study, the strain K_SA184 was sequenced using PacBio RS II and Illumina NextSeq 500 platforms.