Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves

Objective This research aims to explore the effects of incorporating Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products (SCFP) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, fecal short-chain fatty acids, and microbial composition of pre-weaning calves. Methods Twenty Holstein calv...

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Main Authors: Qian Lei, Zhiqiang Cheng, Maocheng Jiang, Qianbo Ma, Xiaoxiao Gong, Yongjiu Huo, Miao Lin
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Published: Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies 2025-05-01
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Online Access:http://www.animbiosci.org/upload/pdf/ab-24-0340.pdf
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author Qian Lei
Zhiqiang Cheng
Maocheng Jiang
Qianbo Ma
Xiaoxiao Gong
Yongjiu Huo
Miao Lin
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Zhiqiang Cheng
Maocheng Jiang
Qianbo Ma
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Miao Lin
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description Objective This research aims to explore the effects of incorporating Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products (SCFP) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, fecal short-chain fatty acids, and microbial composition of pre-weaning calves. Methods Twenty Holstein calves, 10 days old and weighing an average of 48.63±0.91 kg, were randomly assigned to either the control group (CON) or the SCFP group, with 10 calves in each group. The CON group received only a basal diet, while the SCFP group received the starter diet supplemented with 5 g/head/d of SCFP products. The pre-trial period lasted for 5 days, followed by a main experimental period of 45 days. Results The SCFP group had significantly higher final weight, average daily gain, and feed efficiency compared to the CON group (p<0.05). Moreover, the SCFP group exhibited increased apparent digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, acid detergent fiber, Ca, and P (p<0.05). Additionally, supplementation with SCFP led to elevated content of growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-1, and glucagon-like peptide-1 in serum. The inclusion of SCFP also raised serum catalase content and reduced serum malondialdehyde content in pre-weaning calves. Furthermore, SCFP supplementation influenced the composition of intestinal microflora by decreasing Actinobacteriota abundance and increasing the abundance of Ruminococcus, Lachnospiraceae_AC2044_group, Parabacteroides, and Butyricimonas. Conclusion The addition of SCFP has a positive impact on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microflora composition of pre-weaning calves.
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spelling doaj-art-d608840cf5134d2f86d7e7fc228e2cba2025-08-20T02:56:12ZengAsian-Australasian Association of Animal Production SocietiesAnimal Bioscience2765-01892765-02352025-05-0138595596710.5713/ab.24.034025372Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calvesQian Lei0Zhiqiang Cheng1Maocheng Jiang2Qianbo Ma3Xiaoxiao Gong4Yongjiu Huo5Miao Lin6 College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, ChinaObjective This research aims to explore the effects of incorporating Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products (SCFP) on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, fecal short-chain fatty acids, and microbial composition of pre-weaning calves. Methods Twenty Holstein calves, 10 days old and weighing an average of 48.63±0.91 kg, were randomly assigned to either the control group (CON) or the SCFP group, with 10 calves in each group. The CON group received only a basal diet, while the SCFP group received the starter diet supplemented with 5 g/head/d of SCFP products. The pre-trial period lasted for 5 days, followed by a main experimental period of 45 days. Results The SCFP group had significantly higher final weight, average daily gain, and feed efficiency compared to the CON group (p<0.05). Moreover, the SCFP group exhibited increased apparent digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, acid detergent fiber, Ca, and P (p<0.05). Additionally, supplementation with SCFP led to elevated content of growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-1, and glucagon-like peptide-1 in serum. The inclusion of SCFP also raised serum catalase content and reduced serum malondialdehyde content in pre-weaning calves. Furthermore, SCFP supplementation influenced the composition of intestinal microflora by decreasing Actinobacteriota abundance and increasing the abundance of Ruminococcus, Lachnospiraceae_AC2044_group, Parabacteroides, and Butyricimonas. Conclusion The addition of SCFP has a positive impact on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microflora composition of pre-weaning calves.http://www.animbiosci.org/upload/pdf/ab-24-0340.pdfantioxidantfecal microbiotapre-weaning calvessaccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products
spellingShingle Qian Lei
Zhiqiang Cheng
Maocheng Jiang
Qianbo Ma
Xiaoxiao Gong
Yongjiu Huo
Miao Lin
Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
Animal Bioscience
antioxidant
fecal microbiota
pre-weaning calves
saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products
title Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
title_full Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
title_fullStr Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
title_short Effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance, fecal short chain fatty acids, and microbiota of pre-weaning calves
title_sort effects of saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products on growth performance fecal short chain fatty acids and microbiota of pre weaning calves
topic antioxidant
fecal microbiota
pre-weaning calves
saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation products
url http://www.animbiosci.org/upload/pdf/ab-24-0340.pdf
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