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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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1d35b9ddc2b40a9a730d3dc1d055db82025-01-10T13:13:44ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-01-0115111210.3390/agriculture15010112Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua GoslingsXianze Wang0Junliang Wang1Yi Liu2Guangquan Li3Shaoming Gong4Huiying Wang5Daqian He6Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaInstitute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai 201106, ChinaThis 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/112Chinese goslingedible grassgrowth metricsserum biochemical markerscecal microbial diversity |
| spellingShingle | Xianze Wang Junliang Wang Yi Liu Guangquan Li Shaoming Gong Huiying Wang Daqian He Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings Agriculture Chinese gosling edible grass growth metrics serum biochemical markers cecal microbial diversity |
| title | Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings |
| title_full | Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings |
| title_short | Exploring the Role of Edible Dock Powder (Rumex K-1) in Enhancing Growth Performance, Organ Health, and Cecal Microbiota in Sanhua Goslings |
| title_sort | exploring the role of edible dock powder rumex k 1 in enhancing growth performance organ health and cecal microbiota in sanhua goslings |
| topic | Chinese gosling edible grass growth metrics serum biochemical markers cecal microbial diversity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/112 |
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