Carbonate-type saline-alkaline stress severely constrains maize production; however, the synergistic response mechanisms between rhizosphere microorganisms and metabolites remain unclear. This study focused on maize fields in the carbonate chernozem region of the Songnen Plain in Northeast China....
BACKGROUND: Long-distance transportation, a frequent practice in the cattle industry, stresses calves and results in morbidity, mortality and growth suppression, leading to welfare concerns and economic losses. Alkaline mineral water (AMW) is an electrolyte additive containing mu...
This study, conducted under a high-concentrate finishing context, used an integrated multi-omics approach to evaluate the effects of an Alkaline Mineral Complex (AMC) on jejunal digestion–absorption and gut health in beef cattle. The results showed that AMC alleviated mucosal pathological injury ...