Christopher D. Lu

Physiological Variables, Milk Conductivity and Production in Dairy Cows to Ketosis During the Transition Period in Northern Mexico

Pedro Antonio Robles-Trillo, Christopher D. Lu, Luis Jesús Barrera-Flores, Rafael Rodríguez-Venegas et autres

Attempting to detect and improve the management of Ketosis, the objective of this study was to determine and confirm the relationship between hours of activity, rumination time, conductivity, and milk production with the presence of ketosis in cows during the transition period …

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Nutrient Utilization, Requirements and Nutrigenomics in Sheep and Goats

Christopher D. Lu

The most recent National Research Council Nutrient Requirements for Sheep and Goats was published in 2007, one of the most consequential nutrient requirement recommendations for sheep and goats in the world. The enhancement of production efficiency, minimization of carbon footprint, and maximization …

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Abstract 4360036: Estrogen Deficiency by Ovariectomy Triggers Phenotypic Switching in Female Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells in Atherosclerosis

Christopher D. Lu, Ajay Kumar Jain, Ángel Baldán, Rajeev Aurora et autres

Background: The postmenopausal state increases atherosclerosis in women, yet the molecular and cellular mechanisms remain largely elusive. Smooth muscle cells (SMC) and their phenotypic modulation play a crucial role in atherosclerosis. How estrogen depletion alters SMC phenotype during atherosclerosis remains to be …

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Nutrient Utilization and Requirements in Sheep and Goats Raised Under Different Systems and Fed Low Nutritional Novel Feeds for Meat Production

Osman Mahgoub, Christopher D. Lu

Sheep and goats are essential in many parts of the world, providing meat, milk, and fiber while also aiding rural and low-income communities. The cost of feeding is a major factor in the overall expenses of animal production. Therefore, it is crucial …

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Nutrient Utilization, Requirements and Nutrigenomics in Sheep and Goats

Christopher D. Lu

The most recent National Research Council Nutrient Requirements for Sheep and Goats was published in 2007, one of the most consequential nutrient requirement recommendations for sheep and goats in the world. It is pertinent to continue the refinement and discussion of nutrient …

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Analysis of temporal changes of microbiota diversity and environmental interactions in Saanen dairy goats

Jianing Shen, Xiang Li, Hengrui Li, Yuexin Shao et autres

Dynamic among animal, microbiota and environment can influence the health outcome of animals. Intensive production systems, with environmental challenges and implications, are increasing important due to land limitation and market demand especially in populous regions. Analysis of temporal changes of microbiota diversity …

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The role of goats in the world: Society, science, and sustainability

Christopher D. Lu

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Effects of Dietary Supplementation of Bovine Lactoferricin on Rumen Microbiota, Lactation, and Health in Dairy Goats

Yuexin Shao, Xian Zhang, Huawen Zhang, Bowen Tian et autres

This study aimed to investigate the biological effects of supplementation of bovine lactoferricin (BLFc) at the rate of 100 mg/kg/day (LF-1) or 200 mg/kg/day (LF-2) in lactating dairy goats. Dietary BLFc supplementation increased the concentration of lactoferrin (LF) in the milk and …

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Effects of soy isoflavones on intake, body weight, sex hormones, antioxidant performance, and semen quality in Xinong Saanen goats

Huanshan He, Jintao Li, Yangyang Xie, Zhongyang Li et autres

Efficacy of soy isoflavones to promote semen quality by improving antioxidant parameters in Xinong Saanen goats was explored. Soy isoflavones (SI), regulator of steroid hormone synthesis and antioxidant in organism, was supplemented in a total mixed ration of male Xinong Saanen dairy …

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Current status of global dairy goat production: an overview

Beth A. Miller, Christopher D. Lu

The global goat population continues to grow and is now over one billion. The number of goats raised primarily for milk production is also growing, due to expanding demand. Most of the world dairy goat production and consumption is in Asia, but …

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Current status, challenges and prospects for dairy goat production in the Americas

Christopher D. Lu, Beth A. Miller

Dairy goat production continues to be a socially, economically and culturally important part of the livestock industry in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean islands. Goat milk, cheese and other dairy products offer consumers food products with nutritional, health and …

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Histone H3K79 methyltransferase Dot1L is directly activated by thyroid hormone receptor during Xenopus metamorphosis

Kazuo Matsuura, Kenta Fujimoto, Biswajit Das, Liezhen Fu et autres

BACKGROUND: Thyroid hormone (T3) is important for adult organ function and vertebrate development. Amphibian metamorphosis is totally dependent on T3 and offers a unique opportunity to study how T3 controls postembryonic development in vertebrates. Earlier studies have demonstrated that TR mediates the …

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