Moderate dietary boron supplementation improved growth performance, crude protein digestibility and diarrhea index in weaner pigs regardless of the sanitary condition

Cho, Hyun Min; Macelline, Shemil P.; Wickramasuriya, Samiru Sudharaka; Shin, Taeg Kyun; Kim, Eunjoo; Son, Hong Cheol; Heo, Jung Min

doi:10.5713/ab.21.0110

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“…In another study on the addition of different levels of boric acid (0, 100, 200, and 400 mg/L) to the drinking water of broiler chickens, it was determined that body weight gain was negatively affected in groups that received > 100 mg/L of boric acid [35]. It has been reported that the effects of boron on the feed conversion ratio vary in goats [36], broilers [17], laying hens [37], quails [38], pigs [39], and fish [40,41].…”

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Boric Acid in Milk Replacer as a Health Enhancer and Growth Promoter for Lambs in the Suckling Period

Uysal,

Yoruk

2024

Biol Trace Elem Res

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This study was performed to investigate the effects of boric acid supplementation in milk replacer of lambs in the suckling period on performance, biochemical parameters, the antioxidant system, fecal culture, and expression of some genes. During the suckling period, 60 lambs (4 days old) were randomly given four levels of boric acid (0, 30, 60, and 90 mg/kg body weight) via milk replacer for 57 days. The lambs supplemented with boric acid had a higher weight gain and better feed conversion ratio. Boric acid supplementation quadratically increased serum triglyceride, total protein, alkaline phosphatase, serum antioxidant activity and oxidative stress biomarkers, and fecal flora and decreased IL1β, IL10, iNOS, NF-kB, and TNF-α gene expressions. The effect of boric acid on rumen papilla development could not be determined since the animals were not slaughtered. In conclusion, the use of boric acid to lambs in the suckling period improved the average weekly body weight gain and feed conversion efficiency, positively affected some biochemical parameters, antioxidant system, and intestinal flora, and also affected gene expressions related to the immune system. Boric acid supplementation had a beneficial effect on the health and growth of suckling lambs.

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Boric Acid in Milk Replacer as a Health Enhancer and Growth Promoter for Lambs in the Suckling Period

Uysal,

Yoruk

2024

Biol Trace Elem Res

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“…One such effect is the prevalence of infections and diarrheal diseases leading to wasting or acute malnutrition. A piglet study has revealed that boron supplementation not only affects feed intake and protein digestion, but also improves the diarrhoea index 9 . Although the veterinary industry has long recognized boron's importance in animal nutrition, and its association with other minerals and vitamins in poultry and piggery, the combined role of boron and Vit-D in human anthropometry has received less attention.…”

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The interplay of 'twin nutrients' (vitamin D and boron) in an allegedly understated anthropometric status (stunting, anaemia, malnutrition) that refuses to improve - missing links, missed opportunities and actionable lessons from the field of veterinary medicine

Patil¹,

Jaleel²,

Qadri³

2023

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Background: Despite various measures taken by governments, the lack of significant improvements in malnutrition status remains a troubling issue, causing concern for implementing agencies and the biomedical community worldwide. Interestingly, similar issues have also emerged in the veterinary sector in recent decades, particularly in dairy, poultry, piggery, and goat farming. As a result, research in veterinary medicine has been conducted on a war footing because the welfare of animals, farmer profitability, and human health have been at stake. This manuscript aims to understand the mystery of anthropometric failure in humans through an interdisciplinary perspective. Methods: To investigate the missing links between nutrients, hormones, and anthropometrics, a literature search was conducted using the databases 'PubMed' and 'Google Scholar' with various related keywords to find unexplored causes of malnutrition. The obtained data was further analysed with the aim of identifying the missing links. The keyword search was then narrowed down to 'vitamin D' and 'Boron' based on the hypothesis that they could be considered as 'common but natural constituents other than food'. To substantiate, data from the Indian population, including CNNS and NFHS-5, were analysed. Findings: The hypothesis that 'paired deficiency statuses' (Vitamin D and Boron deficiency) lead to a 'cascade effect' on 'deteriorating anthropometric values' (such as the hunger index) appears to be supported by the results of the comparative review of multi-disciplinary literature and derived data analysis. Interpretation: Prompt intervention to revise the supplementation and fortification dosage of vitamin D and boron could lead to improvements in anthropometric values. However, to address the issue effectively, it is crucial to clarify the definitions of deficiency and toxicity. In the long run, efforts to enhance ‘soil organic carbon’ could serve as a sustainable solution for ‘triple burden of malnutrition’ in India. Funding: The PP research is supported by ICMR-NIN intra-mural grant (20-NINAF03).

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“…( k ) Moderate supplementation with dietary B improved growth performance, the digestibility of crude protein, and the diarrhea index in weaned pigs, regardless of health status [ 79 ].…”

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New Insights into Boron Essentiality in Humans and Animals

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Scorei²,

Bălşeanu

et al. 2022

IJMS

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Boron (B) is considered a prebiotic chemical element with a role in both the origin and evolution of life, as well as an essential micronutrient for some bacteria, plants, fungi, and algae. B has beneficial effects on the biological functions of humans and animals, such as reproduction, growth, calcium metabolism, bone formation, energy metabolism, immunity, and brain function. Naturally organic B (NOB) species may become promising novel prebiotic candidates. NOB-containing compounds have been shown to be essential for the symbiosis between organisms from different kingdoms. New insights into the key role of NOB species in the symbiosis between human/animal hosts and their microbiota will influence the use of natural B-based colon-targeting nutraceuticals. The mechanism of action (MoA) of NOB species is related to the B signaling molecule (autoinducer-2-borate (AI-2B)) as well as the fortification of the colonic mucus gel layer with NOB species from B-rich prebiotic diets. Both the microbiota and the colonic mucus gel layer can become NOB targets. This paper reviews the evidence supporting the essentiality of the NOB species in the symbiosis between the microbiota and the human/animal hosts, with the stated aim of highlighting the MoA and targets of these species.

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Moderate dietary boron supplementation improved growth performance, crude protein digestibility and diarrhea index in weaner pigs regardless of the sanitary condition

Abstract: Moderate dietary boron supplementation improved growth performance, crude protein digestibility and diarrhea index in weaner pigs regardless to the sanitary condition

Cited by 7 publications

References 30 publications

Boric Acid in Milk Replacer as a Health Enhancer and Growth Promoter for Lambs in the Suckling Period

Boric Acid in Milk Replacer as a Health Enhancer and Growth Promoter for Lambs in the Suckling Period

The interplay of 'twin nutrients' (vitamin D and boron) in an allegedly understated anthropometric status (stunting, anaemia, malnutrition) that refuses to improve - missing links, missed opportunities and actionable lessons from the field of veterinary medicine

New Insights into Boron Essentiality in Humans and Animals

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