Zinc Glycine supplementation improves bone quality in meat geese by modulating gut microbiota, SCFA's, and gut barrier function through Wnt10b/NF-κB axis.

ABSTRACT: Bone disorders are characterized by leg abnormalities and alterations in gut microbiota, which are linked with destruction of bone structure and increased risk of fractures. Zinc (Zn) plays a crucial role in normal bone homeostasis and has been proven to be highly effective against leg problems. The effects of different Zn sources on bone quality were evaluated in this study. A total of 300 one-d-old Wanpu mixed-sexed geese fed 2 basal diets added with best suited levels of 80 mg/kg inorganic zinc (ZnSO₄), and 80 mg/kg Organic zinc (Zn-Glycine) for 60 d. Tibia bone mineral density (BMD), ash percentage, and tibia length increased with dietary Zn source (P < 0.05). Micro-computed tomography analysis revealed that Zn-Glycine improved bone mass, potentially due to an increased abun

SUBMITTER: Zulfiqar Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926699 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature