Research Institute of Animal Husbandry

Next-Generation Probiotics: an extensive molecular and clinical review of Live Biotherapeutic Products

The human gastrointestinal tract is a bioreactor of immense complexity, housing over 1014 microorganisms that orchestrate a symphony of metabolic and immunological signals across the host’s systemic landscape. While conventional probiotics have historically relied on a limited re...

Integrated analysis of mRNA and lncRNA transcriptomes in peripheral blood of Holstein cattle at high and low altitudes

Holstein cattle are selected for high milk yield but show limited adaptation to hypoxic environments. The transcriptional features underlying their long-term response to hypoxic stress, particularly the role of non-coding RNAs, remain poorly understood. This study analysed mRNA a...

Population structure and signatures of selection in Horpa sheep

Abstract Horpa sheep, an indigenous sheep breed native to the high-altitude regions of the Xizang Autonomous Region in China, are characterized by distinctive adaptive and economic traits. Whole-genome resequencing and comparative analyses of different sheep populations have been...

Rheum, Scutellaria, and Houttuynia effervescent tablets: a green strategy for controlling Vibrio parahaemolyticus outbreaks in aquaculture

BackgroundThe widespread misuse of antibiotics in aquaculture has led to severe drug resistance, threatening both industry sustainability and food safety. With increasing restrictions on antibiotic use, plant-derived antimicrobials have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives.Purpos...

Genome-Wide Identification of the CmABF Gene Family in Melon (Cucumis melo L.) and Their Response to Ozone and ABA

Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a globally significant horticultural crop whose fruit quality and postharvest shelf life are profoundly influenced by oxidative stress. Abscisic acid (ABA)-responsive element binding factors (ABFs), which represent the Group A subfamily of the basic leu...

Evaluation of An I226R and A137R deletion mutant from a genotype I/II recombinant African swine fever virus strain as a live attenuated vaccine in pigs

Abstract Background: The emergence of highly lethal genotype I/II recombinant African swine fever virus (ASFV) strains in China has rendered existing genotype II-based live attenuated vaccines ineffective, underscoring the urgent need for novel vaccine candidates. Although single...

Effects of different slaughter weights on meat quality parameters and gene expression related to fat metabolism in muscles, liver, and gluteal fat in Lalahan lambs

Abstract. The study examined the meat quality characteristics and expression levels of 3 genes (SREBP-1c, PPARγ, and FASN) affecting fatty acid composition in Lalahan lambs at different slaughter weights. Thirty-six male lambs were randomly divided into three groups and fed inten...

Effects of dietary supplementation with Enterococcus faecalis JM263 on growth performance, antioxidant status, rumen microbiota and metabolism in yaks

Yaks are vital to the ecology and economy of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. The unique environmental conditions of this high-altitude region have shaped yaks, leading to significant differences in their evolution from other cattle species. From yak gut contents, we isolated Enteroco...