Accurate oestrus detection is critical for optimizing reproductive efficiency in beef cattle, yet the underlying metabolic and microbial mechanisms remain poorly understood, particularly in Simmental cattle. To address this gap, we employed an integrated metabolomics and microbiome approach ...

The epididymis is the primary organ responsible for sperm maturation, with its caudal region serving as the primary storage site for mature sperm. The unique small molecule metabolites present in the cauda epididymal fluid not only facilitate the long-term storage of sperm but also ensure their s...

Background: With the pursuit of rapid intramuscular fat deposition in beef cattle, basal diets have increasingly shifted toward grain-based, energy-dense formulations. However, high-starch dietary regimens may induce host metabolic dysregulation, which is closely linked to both ruminal microbial ...

The high-concentrate feeding mode in intensive ruminant production often induces gastrointestinal dysfunction, characterized by microbial dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation, which compromise animal health and productivity. Glycerol monodecanoate (GMD), a medium-chain fatty acid derivat...

Microplastics pollution is prevalent in livestock environments, especially in ruminant feed. Exposure to microplastics can damage the gastrointestinal barrier, alter microbiota, and lead to organ damage. Despite its impact on cattle farming and potential human health risks, the effects of microp...

Microplastics pollution is prevalent in livestock environments, especially in ruminant feed. Exposure to microplastics can damage the gastrointestinal barrier, alter microbiota, and lead to organ damage. Despite its impact on cattle farming and potential human health risks, the effects of micropl...