Frontiers in Veterinary Science | Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2025

The role of Sophora alopecuroides alkaloids in colon health of lambs fed high-concentrate diets for extended periods: impact on barrier function, antioxidation, and microflora

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Shufang Li
Boyang Li
Henan Lu
Jianxin Zhao
Aiwu Gao
Yawen An
Jinli Yang
Hairong Wang

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1698892

539 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Lactulose as a prebiotic improved the intestinal health and metabolism of geese

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Xiaoxue Wang
Pengfei Ye
Jie Zhu
Xueqi Zhu
Xiaorong He
Yu Meng
Shiyan Cao
Lei Zhao

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1721442

366 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Efficacy of Celastrol-Supplemented Diet in Overweight and Obese Dogs: A 24-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Sang Yoon Shin
Woo-Jae Cho
Hun-Young Yoon
MuYoung Kim

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

119 views

Original Research

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Postbiotic supplementation stabilizes gingivitis and improves zootechnical performance of Brangus heifers in an extensive grazing system

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Júlia Rebecca Saraiva
Jonatas Campos de Almeida
Ricardo Pereira Manzano
Sabrina Pereira Bomfim Beda
Marcello Pasquale Riggio
Iveraldo Santos Dutra
Ana Carolina Borsanelli

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Original Research

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

Metabolic profiles show few differences in serum amino acid, one-carbon and fatty acid compounds in dogs fed a plant-based ('vegan') or meat-based diet

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Sarah Dodd
Jennifer L Adolphe
Anna Katharine Shoveller
Cate Dewey
Deep Khosa
David Ma
Sarah K Abood
Adronie Verbrugghe

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

182 views

Original Research

Accepted on 05 Dec 2025

Metagenomics-based characterization of fecal microbiome and resistome of laying hens during the production cycle

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Ying-Qian Gao
Qing-Yu Hou
Xin-Wen Hou
Yong-Jie Wei
Kai-Meng Shang
He Ma
Hong-Li Geng
Rui Liu
Li-Hua Yang
Hany M. Elsheikha

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Effects of green tea dust on the biochemical parameters, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota composition in goose

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Zhuoya Gu
Wenwu Xu
Yong Tian
Lizhi Lu
Guohong Chen

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1694350

1,094 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Dietary quercetagetin attenuates H2O2-induced oxidative damage and preserves meat quality in broilers by modulating redox status and Nrf2/ferroptosis signaling pathway

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Wenyue Hu
Huiqing Liang
Pengyu Zhao
Sijia Feng
Yuhan Li
Fengyang Wu
Shuaijuan Han

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1713728

353 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Bovine adipose mitochondrial adaptation and a potential lactate–ketone toggle in early lactation

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Nial J. O’Boyle
Miguel Chirivi
Ursula Abou-Rjeileh
David Salcedo-Tacuma
José M. dos Santos Neto
Crystal Prom
Jair Parales-Girón
Adam L. Lock
Reinhard Stöger
Lisa Chakrabarti

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1676955

1,419 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Lysozyme supplement enhances antioxidant capacity and regulates liver glucolipid metabolism in weaned piglets

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Yuying Wu
Huihui Zhang
Yonggang Zhang
Chunyan Xie
Guoshun Chen

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1721300

438 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Dec 2025

Synergistic benefits of olive pomace and multi-enzyme supplementation on fattening rabbit health and performance

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Manal R. Bakeer
Ehab El-Haroun
Sameh A. Abdelnour

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1710920

898 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Dec 2025

Effects of alfalfa fermented feed on growth performance, meat quality, and fecal microflora of Taoyuan Black pigs

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Yongfei Zhu
Xinyu Lei
Xiaoya Zhang
Yongmei Wu
Biguang Lv
Xuan Cheng
Haoqian Cheng
Li Wang
Yinghui Li
Cong Li

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1689943

464 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Nov 2025

Blastocystis presence alters gut archaeal communities and metabolic functions in Tibetan antelopes (Pantholops hodgsonii)

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Jin-Wen Su
Si-Yuan Qin
Jian Liu
Cong-Cong Lei
Xiao-Tian Zhang
Wen-Hui Shi
Lin-Hong Xie
Yan Liu
Hong-Bo Ni
Ming-Yuan Yu

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

115 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Nov 2025

Dietary supplementation with microbially fermented rice bran promotes lactation performance in dairy cows by increasing rumen fermentation performance and nutrient digestibility

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Zixiao Zhang
Wanhao Cai
Xiaoshi Wei
Bo He
Yanze Liu
Xiaowei Zhang
Jinyong Yang
Fusheng Li
Zhefeng Li
Chong Wang

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

118 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Nov 2025

The impact of metal amino acid complexes on cuticle quality and Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in laying hens' eggs

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Saruanna M. S. Clemente
Mércia R. Barros
Marcos Jose Batista Dos Santos
Carlos B. V. Rabello
Waleska R. L. Medeiros-Ventura
Rogério Ventura da Silva Junior
Felipe P. Melo
Priscila O. Silva
Fábio A. B. Santos
Raquel Burin

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

167 views

Original Research

Accepted on 28 Nov 2025

Digestibility, Ruminal Enzyme, Fermentation Characteristics and Certain Blood Biochemical Parameters in the Calves Supplemented with Humic Acid

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Waleed K. Abouamra
Abdelslam M. A. Amhabj
Hamdan M. Tawfik
Ahmed A. Ayad
Mohsen Farghaly
Hayam M. A. Monzaly
Mohsen A. Khormi
Ramadan Taha
Ahmed Ahmed
Montaser Elsayed Ali

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

230 views

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Nov 2025

NAD+-Mediated SIRT1–LKB1–AMPK Signaling Drives Lipid Remodeling and Meat Quality Differences Between Daweishan Miniature and Arbor Acres Chicken Breeds

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

昊吴
Junfeng Luo
Zonghui Jian
Min Yang
Jingying Zhao
Jing Fu
Shixiong Yan
Tengfei Dou
Junjing Jia
Lixian Liu

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

236 views

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Nov 2025

Exploratory Analysis of Nutrient Composition of Adult and Senior Dog Diets

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Kyle German
Cynthia Melgoza
Camille Torres-Henderson

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

231 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Nov 2025

The effects of Sijunzi decoction-supplemented cat food on physiological parameters and gut microbiota in healthy adult cats

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Wei Liu
Yinghao Chen
Mingyu Ma
Biao Liu
Jiayin Li
Yang Zhou
Junkun Yu
Jiahao Lin

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1656675

1,084 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Nov 2025

Effects of Alpinia oxyphylla stems and leaves extracts on immune function, antioxidant function, and microbial flora composition in the intestinal tract of Jiaji ducks

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Yongliang Wang
Zhe Chen
Weiqi Peng
Chengjun Hu
Hongzhi Wu
Renlong Lyu
Bie Tan
Tieshan Xu
Fengjie Ji

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1662049

731 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Nov 2025

Reciprocal Regulation between Rumen Microbiota and Epithelial Genes in Response to Small Peptide Supplementation on Beef Cattle Feed Efficiency

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

LIu EN
Shujun. Sun
Yawen. Deng
Jiajia. Liu
JinTao. Xue
Mengmeng. Li
Fuguang Xue

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Brief Research Report

Published on 25 Nov 2025

Mechanism of exogenous enzymes participation in the regulation of digestion and metabolism in model chickens

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Vladimir Vertiprakhov
Bayarma S. Dashieva
Alexei M. Grigoriev
Veronika D. Ashikhmina

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1701604

574 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Nov 2025

Study on the effect of different types of sugar on proliferation and inflammatory in goose fatty liver

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Shuang Yi
Yongqiang Teng
Li Zhou
Jiang Li
Shanjing Peng
Shouhai Wei
Chunchun Han

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1625050

979 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Nov 2025

Oral health indices and microbiota populations of adult cats consuming wet or dry diets

in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism

Patrícia M. Oba
Olivia R. Swanson
Gene Pavlovsky
Chloe R. Dupleix
Stephanie C. J. Sharping
Kelly S. Swanson

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1678016

1,073 views

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The role of Sophora alopecuroides alkaloids in colon health of lambs fed high-concentrate diets for extended periods: impact on barrier function, antioxidation, and microflora

Lactulose as a prebiotic improved the intestinal health and metabolism of geese

Efficacy of Celastrol-Supplemented Diet in Overweight and Obese Dogs: A 24-Week Randomized Controlled Trial

Postbiotic supplementation stabilizes gingivitis and improves zootechnical performance of Brangus heifers in an extensive grazing system

Metabolic profiles show few differences in serum amino acid, one-carbon and fatty acid compounds in dogs fed a plant-based ('vegan') or meat-based diet

Metagenomics-based characterization of fecal microbiome and resistome of laying hens during the production cycle

Effects of green tea dust on the biochemical parameters, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota composition in goose

Dietary quercetagetin attenuates H2O2-induced oxidative damage and preserves meat quality in broilers by modulating redox status and Nrf2/ferroptosis signaling pathway

Bovine adipose mitochondrial adaptation and a potential lactate–ketone toggle in early lactation

Lysozyme supplement enhances antioxidant capacity and regulates liver glucolipid metabolism in weaned piglets

Synergistic benefits of olive pomace and multi-enzyme supplementation on fattening rabbit health and performance

Effects of alfalfa fermented feed on growth performance, meat quality, and fecal microflora of Taoyuan Black pigs

Blastocystis presence alters gut archaeal communities and metabolic functions in Tibetan antelopes (Pantholops hodgsonii)

Dietary supplementation with microbially fermented rice bran promotes lactation performance in dairy cows by increasing rumen fermentation performance and nutrient digestibility

The impact of metal amino acid complexes on cuticle quality and Salmonella Enteritidis contamination in laying hens' eggs

Digestibility, Ruminal Enzyme, Fermentation Characteristics and Certain Blood Biochemical Parameters in the Calves Supplemented with Humic Acid

NAD+-Mediated SIRT1–LKB1–AMPK Signaling Drives Lipid Remodeling and Meat Quality Differences Between Daweishan Miniature and Arbor Acres Chicken Breeds

Exploratory Analysis of Nutrient Composition of Adult and Senior Dog Diets

The effects of Sijunzi decoction-supplemented cat food on physiological parameters and gut microbiota in healthy adult cats

Effects of Alpinia oxyphylla stems and leaves extracts on immune function, antioxidant function, and microbial flora composition in the intestinal tract of Jiaji ducks

Reciprocal Regulation between Rumen Microbiota and Epithelial Genes in Response to Small Peptide Supplementation on Beef Cattle Feed Efficiency

Mechanism of exogenous enzymes participation in the regulation of digestion and metabolism in model chickens

Study on the effect of different types of sugar on proliferation and inflammatory in goose fatty liver

Oral health indices and microbiota populations of adult cats consuming wet or dry diets