Mechanism of inulin in colic and gut microbiota of captive Asian elephant.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gut microbiota have a complex role on the survivability, digestive physiology, production, and growth performance in animals. Recent studies have emphasized the effects of prebiotics therapy on the gut disease, but the relationship between elephant gut-related diseases and prebiotics remains elusive. Here, a case study was undertaken to evaluate the mechanism of inulin treatment in colic in Asian elephant (Elephas maximus Linnaeus).

Methods

Fecal samples were collected from a sick elephant and four healthy elephants. Analysis of microbial profile was carried out by 16S rRNA sequencing, and the short chain fatty acids were tested by gas chromatography. The physiological function of "inulin-microbiota" of elephant was verified in mice by fecal microbial transplantat

SUBMITTER: Bo T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324157 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature