Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings

Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings

This study investigated the effects of dietary Edible Dock Powder (EDP) on growth performance, organ development, serum biochemistry, and cecal microbiota in Sanhua goslings. A total of 240 goslings were randomly allocated into four groups: one control group (Group A) and three experimental groups s...

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Main Authors: Xianze Wang, Junliang Wang, Yi Liu, Guangquan Li, Shaoming Gong, Huiying Wang, Daqian He
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
Chinese gosling
edible grass
growth metrics
serum biochemical markers
cecal microbial diversity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/112
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Summary:This study investigated the effects of dietary Edible Dock Powder (EDP) on growth performance, organ development, serum biochemistry, and cecal microbiota in Sanhua goslings. A total of 240 goslings were randomly allocated into four groups: one control group (Group A) and three experimental groups supplemented with EDP at concentrations of 1.00% (Group B), 2.50% (Group C), and 4.00% (Group D). Group B showed a significantly decreased feed-to-gain ratio (F/G) compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Organ analysis indicated an increase in liver and glandular stomach weights in Groups B and C (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Serum aspartate transaminase (AST) levels were significantly decreased in the EDP groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and glucose (GLU) levels were notably lower in Groups C and D compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Cecal microbiota analysis revealed that Group B was enriched in <i>Prevotella</i> and <i>Streptococcaceae</i>, while Cyanobacteria and <i>Alistipes</i> were higher in Group C. Additionally, <i>Desulfovibrio</i> was positively correlated with glandular stomach weight, and <i>Oxalobacter</i> with ADG (<i>p</i> < 0.05). These findings suggest that 1.00–2.50% EDP supplementation supports growth, enhances liver and gut health, and optimizes microbiota composition, providing a viable functional feed strategy for goslings.
ISSN:2077-0472

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