Publications by authors named "Xinhuang Zhong"
Article Synopsis
- Dietary manipulation, specifically reducing crude protein (CP) while increasing soluble protein (SP) levels, can significantly lower the environmental nitrogen footprints of ruminants like sheep.
- In a study with 32 male Hu sheep, diets with a 10% reduction in CP and various SP levels resulted in lower plasma nitrogen waste and changes in gut microbiota linked to better energy metabolism.
- Increased levels of soluble protein (25-30% of CP) led to improved nitrogen absorption and reduced markers of reactive nitrogen production, suggesting a promising approach for optimizing ruminant diets and minimizing environmental impacts.
Antioxidants (Basel)
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Manipulating protein fractions in sheep diets can enhance their antioxidant capacity and immune response, particularly through reducing crude protein (CP) levels while adjusting soluble protein (SP) fractions.
- The study utilized four dietary treatments on thirty-two male Hu sheep, revealing no significant performance differences in slaughter metrics; however, lower protein diets affected various serum antioxidant and inflammatory markers.
- Ultimately, diets with higher SP levels led to improved meat quality by altering fatty acid composition, enhancing tenderness, and water retention properties despite reducing certain immune function indicators.
