Active dry yeast enhances immunity through modulation of gut microbiota and serum metabolic processes in captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The forest musk deer (FMD, Moschus berezovskii), an endangered small ruminant, is listed as a class I protected wild animals in China. However, compared to their wild counterparts, captive FMD are more prone to gastrointestinal diseases caused by gut microbial dysbiosis, which severely limits population growth and increases the risk of mortality. Active dry yeast (ADY), as a commonly used feed additive, has been widely applied in domestic livestock to improve gut microbiota and enhance immune function. Whether dietary supplementation with ADY in captive FMD contributes to gut microbial homeostasis and physical health is still unclear. Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with ADY on the immunity, gut microbial composition, and serum me

SUBMITTER: Ying Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11992737 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature