Assessment of flax and hemp fibres in terms of their impact on the growth performance and health status of weaned piglets

Świątkiewicz, Małgorzata; Zimniewska, Małgorzata; Różańska, Wanda; Gryszczyńska, Agnieszka; Kołodziej, J.; Młocek, Wojciech; Czech, Anna

doi:10.1016/j.animal.2022.100677

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“…When weaning stress occurs, the oxidative balance is disrupted, leading to oxidative stress and decreased animal growth performance [23]. In the present study, the addition of BP and AM significantly increased the levels of T-AOC and SOD, similarly indicating that the addition of DF increased the antioxidant capacity of the organisms [34]. When the level of MDA and ROS increases, it will trigger the increase in oxidative stress levels and tissue cell damage in the whole body.…”

Section: Df Relieves Stress and Improves Growth Performance In Weaned...supporting

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Dietary Fiber-Derived Butyrate Alleviates Piglet Weaning Stress by Modulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway

Huangfu,

Ma,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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During weaning, piglets are susceptible to intestinal inflammation and impairment in barrier function. Dietary fiber (DF) plays an active role in alleviating weaning stress in piglets. However, the effects of different sources of dietary fiber on the performance of weaned piglets are inconsistent, and the mechanisms through which they affect intestinal health need to be explored. Therefore, in this study, sixty weaned piglets were randomly divided into three treatment groups: basal diet (control, CON), beet pulp (BP), and alfalfa meal (AM) according to the feed formulation for a 28-day trial. The results showed that both AM and BP groups significantly reduced diarrhea rate and serum inflammatory factors (IL-1β and TNF-α) and increased antioxidant markers (T-AOC and SOD), in addition to decreasing serum MDA and ROS concentrations in the AM group. At the same time, piglets in the AM group showed a significant reduction in serum intestinal permeability indices (LPS and DAO) and a substantial increase in serum immunoglobulin levels (IgA, IgG, and IgM) and expression of intestinal barrier-associated genes (Claudin1, Occludin, ZO-1, and MUC1), which resulted in an improved growth performance. Interestingly, the effect of DF on intestinal inflammation and barrier function can be attributed to its modulation of gut microbes. Fiber-degrading bacteria enriched in the AM group (Christensenellaceae_R-7_group, Pediococcus and Weissella) inhibited the production of TLR4- through the promotion of SCFAs (especially butyrate). MyD88-NF-κB signaling pathway activation reduces intestinal inflammation and repairs intestinal barrier function. In conclusion, it may provide some theoretical support and rationale for AM to alleviate weaning stress and improve early intestinal dysfunction, which may have implications for human infants.

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confidence: 54%

Dietary Fiber-Derived Butyrate Alleviates Piglet Weaning Stress by Modulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway

Huangfu,

Ma,

Zhang

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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“…6 The beneficial effects of both insoluble and soluble fiber have been emphasized in monogastric nutrition including their ability to regulate intestinal morphology, intestinal microbiota, and enhancing the absorption and metabolism of nutrients such as protein, minerals, and energy. 41,42 Moreover, a recent study by S ́wiatkiewicz et al 43 indicated that hemp-derived fiber extracts (1.5 or 2.0%) could confer immunological function in piglets (up to 56 days of age) due to the presence of some components such as arabinoxylans that may support antioxidant status. The current data showed that the NFC proportion could increase after extraction of the oil and the processing into hemp seed cake/meal and coarse hemp seed protein, i.e., 17.1 and 20.2 ± 0.97%, respectively.…”

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Chemical Characterization of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)-Derived Products and Potential for Animal Feed

Mohamed,

Slaski,

Shwaluk

et al. 2023

ACS Food Sci. Technol.

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Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)-derived products are not approved as feed ingredients in Canada. This study aims to provide detailed chemical characterization of hemp seed (HS)-processing products to support regulatory approval of their potential use as animal feed. Eight cold-pressed derivatives of HS including HS hulls (HH), dehulled HS, HS oil (HO), and HS cake/meal (HC/HM) were analyzed for nutritional, antinutritional, and cannabinoid contents. Although crude protein (CP) was lower (P < 0.0001) in HH (15.7 ± 2.96%) compared to other proteinous derivatives (>20%), all fractions were rich in amino acids. Neutral detergent fiber was highest (P < 0.0001) in HH (58.8 ± 4.77%) and lowest in dehulled HS (2.99 ± 4.77%). However, their energy values in poultry and swine were comparable to HC/HM and coarse HS protein. All fractions, except HO, are rich in macro-and microminerals. Antinutritional factors including heavy metals, nitrate, and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol were below the maximum allowable residual levels in food/feed [CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Rg-8 Regulatory Guidance: Contaminants in Feed (Formerly Rg-1, Chapter 7), 2017. https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/livestock-feeds/regulatory-guidance/rg-8/eng/ 1347383943203/1347384015909?chap=0 ([TODO: note]), Commission Regulation EC Setting Maximum Levels for Certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs, 2006, https://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur68134.pdf ([TODO: note], and EFSA EFSA J. 2015, 13(6), 4141]. In summary, all HS-derived fractions are nutritionally favorable to serve as potential animal feed ingredients.

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Investigation on the presence of mycotoxins in seed hemp varieties

Lanzanova,

Giorni,

Bulla

et al. 2024

Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A

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Assessment of flax and hemp fibres in terms of their impact on the growth performance and health status of weaned piglets

Cited by 4 publications

References 48 publications

Dietary Fiber-Derived Butyrate Alleviates Piglet Weaning Stress by Modulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway

Dietary Fiber-Derived Butyrate Alleviates Piglet Weaning Stress by Modulating the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Pathway

Chemical Characterization of Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)-Derived Products and Potential for Animal Feed

Investigation on the presence of mycotoxins in seed hemp varieties

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