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Role of Milk Intake in Modulating Serum Lipid Profiles and Gut Metabolites.

Metabolites

December 2024

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Buffalo Milk Quality and Safety Control Technology Engineering Research Center, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China.

Background/objectives: Milk is one of the main sources of nutrition in people's daily diet, but the fat in milk raises health concerns in consumers. Here, we aimed to elucidate the impact of Buffalo milk and Holstein cow milk consumption on blood lipid health through metabolomics analysis.

Methods: Golden hamsters were administered Murrah Buffalo milk (BM) or Holstein cow milk (HM), and the body weight and serum lipid indicators were tested and recorded.

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Novel Insight into the Composition Differences Between Buffalo and Holstein Milk and Potential Anti-Inflammation and Antioxidant Effect on Caco-2 Cells.

Foods

December 2024

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Breeding and Disease Control, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.

Milk is one of the most common sources of nutrients in humans, however, the composition and healthy value of the milk derived from different animals are very different. Here, we systemically compared the protein and lipid profiles and evaluated the anti-inflammation and antioxidant effect of buffalo and Holstein-derived milk on Caco-2 cells. Results showed that 906 proteins and 1899 lipids were identified in the buffalo milk and Holstein milk samples including 161 significantly different proteins (DEPs) and 49 significantly different lipids.

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Complete Genomic Landscape Reveals Hidden Evolutionary History and Selection Signature in Asian Water Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis).

Adv Sci (Weinh)

December 2024

State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.

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  • Researchers sequenced 470 genomes of domesticated river and swamp buffaloes and their wild ancestors to investigate the genetic factors influencing domestication and productivity in Asian water buffaloes.* -
  • Wild swamp buffaloes maintain ancestral morphology, while river buffaloes show distinct traits, yet both have genomes that align closely with wild counterparts; genetic diversity varies significantly across regions.* -
  • Key findings indicate that artificial selection has led to significant genetic adaptations in traits like reproduction, milk production, and coat color, highlighting how domestication affects evolutionary changes in these animals.*
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Supplementation with L-kynurenine during in vitro maturation improves bovine oocytes developmental competence through its antioxidative action.

Theriogenology

February 2025

State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresources, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding, Disease Control and Prevention, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530005, China. Electronic address:

Oxidative stress impairs the developmental potential of oocytes during in vitro maturation (IVM). L-kynurenine (L-KYN), an endogenous metabolite, exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. This work aimed to evaluate the potential effects of L-KYN on bovine oocyte IVM and its mechanisms.

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  • The study focused on establishing a non-linear growth curve for Nili-Ravi buffalo calves by analyzing monthly weight data from 6,644 calves collected over a decade in Punjab.
  • Using various non-linear models, the researchers determined that the Brody model provided the best fit, optimizing key statistical values for growth curve parameters.
  • The genetic analysis revealed low heritability for growth traits but significant genetic correlations, indicating that factors like asymmetric weight and birth weight were positively correlated, while maturity rate showed a negative correlation with body weights.
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Pathogenetic identification in ticks and yaks from Zoige County, China.

Front Cell Infect Microbiol

November 2024

College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.

Background: Ticks represent a significant vector for the transmission of infectious diseases, with the prevalence of tick-borne diseases becoming a prominent global health concern in recent decades. spp., spp.

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Exploration of transcriptional regulation network between buffalo oocytes and granulosa cells and its impact on different diameter follicles.

BMC Genomics

October 2024

Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Molecular Design and Precise Breeding, School of Life Science and Engineering, Foshan University, Foshan, 528225, China.

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates the reproductive performance of water buffaloes by analyzing gene expression in granulosa cells and oocytes from follicles of varying sizes to identify key genes involved in follicle development.
  • - Researchers identified 918 transcripts from granulosa cells and 1401 from oocytes that correlated with follicle size, revealing significant expression differences and highlighting the roles of specific genes and lncRNAs in follicular growth.
  • - The findings suggest that genes like BUB1, influenced by certain lncRNAs, and others related to hormone metabolism may be crucial for improving reproductive performance in buffaloes, offering insights into the mechanisms behind follicle dominance.
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  • An unknown leaf spot disease affecting ginger was reported in Yongning District, Nanning, China, with symptoms including yellow spots and grey-white lesions, leading to leaf necrosis in 20-30% of plants.
  • Pathogen isolation involved collecting diseased leaves, disinfecting them, and growing samples on nutrient agar, resulting in three identified Enterobacter isolates (GL1, GL2, GL3) that showed distinct biochemical characteristics.
  • Genetic analysis of the isolates' 16S rDNA and other genes revealed a close match to Enterobacter quasiroggenkampii, and a phylogenetic tree was constructed based on the concatenated sequences to further confirm their classification.
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Characterization and comparison of metabolites in colostrum from yaks, buffaloes, and cows based on UPLC-QTRAP-MS metabolomics.

Food Chem

January 2025

College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China; Beijing Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, Department of Nutrition and Health, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100091, China; Food Laboratory of Zhongyuan, Luohe 462300, China. Electronic address:

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  • Colostrum from yaks and buffaloes is rich in nutrients, but its full range of metabolites is not well understood.
  • The study used advanced techniques to analyze the metabolite profiles of colostrum from yaks, buffaloes, and cows, identifying a total of 362 metabolites.
  • Key differences were found, with yak colostrum having higher levels of inositol, glycine, and carnitine, while buffalo colostrum was notable for its high amounts of primary bile acids, which aid in fat digestion.
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Buffaloes cannot mount a robust adaptive immune response to secondary infection by Fasciola gigantica. Even if excretory and secretory products (ESPs) exhibit potent immunoregulatory effects during primary infection, research on ESPs in secondary infection is lacking, even though the ESP components that are excreted/secreted during secondary infection are unknown. Therefore, qualitative analysis of ESP during secondary infection was performed and compared with that of primary infection to deepen the recognition of secondary infection and facilitate immunoregulatory molecules screening.

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SbPL1CE8 from Segatella bryantii combines with SbGH28GH105 in a multi-enzyme cascade for pectic biomass utilization.

Int J Biol Macromol

November 2024

Key Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China. Electronic address:

Pectinases are useful biocatalysts for pectic biomass processing and are extensively used in the food/feed, textile and papermaking industries. Two pectinase genes, a pectate lyase (SbPL1CE8) and a polygalacturonase (SbGH28GH105) were isolated from Segatella bryantii and functionally characterized. Recombinant rSbPL1CE8 was most active against polygalacturonic acid (PGA) and pectin with a 60 % degree of esterification, with k/K values of 721.

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Meta-Genomic Analysis of Different Bacteria and Their Genomes Found in Raw Buffalo Milk Obtained in Various Farms Using Different Milking Methods.

Genes (Basel)

August 2024

State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.

Milking methods have significant impacts on the microbiological composition, which could affect the quality of raw buffalo milk. Hence, the current study was conducted on the impact of milking methods on microorganisms in buffalo tank raw milk from 15 farms in Guangxi, China. The farms were divided into two groups based on the milking method: mechanical milking (MM, = 6) and hand milking (HM, = 9).

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Preovulatory follicular dynamics and ovulatory events following the use of GnRH 84 h after medroxyprogesterone acetate sponge removal in postpartum buffaloes.

J Reprod Dev

December 2024

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding, Disease Control and Prevention, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Guangxi 530004, China.

Herein, we evaluated the effects of gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) administration 84 h after medroxyprogesterone acetate (MAP) sponge removal on follicular growth, ovulation timing, and pregnancy per artificial insemination (AI) in cosynchronized postpartum Nili Ravi buffaloes. In this study, 58 Nili Ravi postpartum buffaloes (DIM = 103 ± 1.64) were randomly divided into two treatment groups (n = 29/treatment): GnRH-TAI-84 and TAI-84.

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This experiment investigated gastrointestinal microbes' role in milk fatty acid differences between Murrah and Nili-Ravi buffaloes. After 30 days of a basal diet, rumen microbial diversity was similar, but Murrah buffaloes had greater partially unsaturated fatty acids like C18:2c9t11. Rumen bacteria like , , and _YAB2003_group correlated positively with milk fatty acids C22:5n-6 and C18:3 in Murrah.

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Follicular Atresia in Buffalo: Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript (CART) and the Underlying Mechanisms.

Animals (Basel)

July 2024

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China.

Article Synopsis
  • Atresia in ovarian follicles is controlled by hormone-induced apoptosis, particularly involving granulosa cell (GC) death through various signaling pathways.
  • The research focused on the role of Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) in promoting GC apoptosis and its effects on the AKT/GSK3β/β-catenin signaling pathways in buffalo.
  • Findings showed that CART treatment reduced GC viability, increased apoptosis, and altered gene expression tied to these pathways, suggesting that CART plays a critical role in follicular atresia in buffalo.
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CX43 and oxidative stress are the targets of BCB staining to predict the developmental potential of buffalo oocytes.

Reprod Domest Anim

August 2024

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Reproduction and Breeding, Guangxi Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China.

This study used the brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) staining method to group buffalo oocytes (BCB+ and BCB-) and perform in vitro maturation, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. At the same time, molecular biology techniques were used to detect gap junction protein expression and oxidative stress-related indicators to explore the molecular mechanism of BCB staining to predict oocyte developmental potential. The techniques of buffalo oocytes to analyse their developmental potential and used immunofluorescence staining to detect the expression level of CX43 protein, DCFH-DA probe staining to detect ROS levels and qPCR to detect the expression levels of the antioxidant-related genes SOD2 and GPX1.

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During in-vitro maturation, the oocyte experiences stressful conditions that likely compromise its development. Epinephrine is a catecholamine that plays a vital role during cellular stress by scavenging free radicals. The hypothesis is that epinephrine addition in maturation media improves the developmental competence of oocytes in cattle and buffalo.

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Revealing microbial diversity in buffalo milk with high somatic cell counts: implications for mastitis diagnosis and treatment.

Vet Res Commun

August 2024

State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China.

Mastitis is one of the most serious diseases that threatens the health of dairy animals. The somatic cell count (SCC) in milk is widely used to monitor mastitis. This study aimed to reveal the diversity of microorganisms in buffalo milk with high somatic cell count (SCC ≥ 3 × 10 cells/mL, n = 30) and low somatic cell count (SCC ≤ 5 × 10 cells/mL, n = 10), and identify the dominant bacteria that cause mastitis in a local buffalo farm.

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  • Fourier harmonic analysis (FHA) is used to identify small changes in sperm nuclear shape that may signal reduced fertility, particularly in Nili-Ravi buffalo bulls.
  • The study involved two experiments: standardizing the FHA method and developing a fertility prediction model by analyzing sperm samples from bulls of varying fertility levels through digital image analysis.
  • Results indicated significant differences in harmonic amplitudes between live and dead sperm, suggesting that nuclear shape parameters could be effective indicators for predicting fertility in buffalo bulls.
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Buffaloes are vital contributors to the global dairy industry. Understanding the genetic basis of milk production traits in buffalo populations is essential for breeding programs and improving productivity. In this study, we conducted whole-genome resequencing on 387 buffalo genomes from 29 diverse Asian breeds, including 132 river buffaloes, 129 swamp buffaloes, and 126 crossbred buffaloes.

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Multi-omics strategy reveals potential role of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factor genes responsible for Simmental diarrheic calves caused by .

mSystems

June 2024

Guangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning, China.

() is reported to be an important pathogen associated with calf diarrhea. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and virulence factor genes (VFGs) pose a considerable threat to both animal and human health. However, little is known about the characterization of ARGs and VFGs presented in the gut microbiota of diarrheic calves caused by .

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Objective: The objective of the current study was to find out the independent and interactive effects of prilled fat supplementation with protein on the production performance of early lactating Nili Ravi buffaloes.

Methods: Sixteen early lactating buffaloes (36.75±5.

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The subcortical maternal complex, which consists of maternal-effect genes, plays a crucial role in the development of oocytes and preimplantation embryo until the activation of the zygote genome. One such gene, known as peptidyl-arginine deiminase VI (), is involved in the oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryonic development. However, the precise function of gene in buffalo is still unclear and requires further investigation.

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Proteomic and antimicrobial peptide analyses of Buffalo colostrum and mature Milk whey: A comparative study.

Food Chem

August 2024

College of Animal Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-bioresource, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China. Electronic address:

Buffalo colostrum is the initial mammary secretion after parturition, consisting of nutritional and bioactive components. In this study, we conducted a proteomic analysis of buffalo colostrum whey to identify bioactive proteins and peptides. A total of 107 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were identified in buffalo colostrum whey compared to those in mature milk.

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Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Reveals Potentially Candidate Genes Responsible for Milk Production Traits in Buffalo.

Int J Mol Sci

February 2024

Guangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Buffalo Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction Technology, Buffalo Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanning 530001, China.

Identifying key causal genes is critical for unraveling the genetic basis of complex economic traits, yet it remains a formidable challenge. The advent of large-scale sequencing data and computational algorithms, such as transcriptome-wide association studies (TWASs), offers a promising avenue for identifying potential causal genes. In this study, we harnessed the power of TWAS to identify genes potentially responsible for milk production traits, including daily milk yield (MY), fat percentage (FP), and protein percentage (PP), within a cohort of 100 buffaloes.

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