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Changes in gut microbiota in peruvian cattle genetic nucleus by breed and correlations with beef quality
(MDPI, 2024-11-29) Quilcate Pairazamán, Carlos Enrique; Estrada Cañari, Richard; Romero Avila, Yolanda Madelein; Rojas Cruz, Diorman; Mamani Chullo, Rolando; Hañari Quispe, Renán Dilton; Aliaga, Mery; Galindo, Walter; Vásquez, Héctor V.; Maicelo, Jorge L.; Arbizu, Carlos I.
This study evaluated the gut microbiota and meat quality traits in 11 healthy female cattle from the Huaral region of Peru, including 5 Angus, 3 Braunvieh, and 3 F1 Simmental × Braunvieh. All cattle were 18 months old and maintained on a consistent lifelong diet. Meat quality traits, including loin area, fat thickness, muscle depth, and marbling, were assessed in vivo using ultrasonography. Fecal samples were collected for microbiota analysis, and DNA was extracted for 16S and 18S rRNA sequencing to characterize bacterial, fungal, and protist communities. Significant correlations were observed between microbial genera and meat traits: Christensenellaceae R-7 and Alistipes were positively associated with marbling and muscle area, while Rikenellaceae RC9 showed a negative correlation with fat thickness. Among fungi, Candida positively correlated with marbling, while Trichosporon was negatively associated with muscle depth. For protists, Entodinium negatively correlated with fat thickness and marbling. Alpha diversity varied by breed, with Angus showing greater bacterial diversity, and beta diversity analyses indicated a strong breed influence on microbial composition. These findings suggest that microbial composition, shaped by breed and dietary consistency, could serve as an indicator of meat quality, offering insights into gut microbiota’s role in optimizing cattle production.
Seasonal and dietary effects on the hematobiochemical parameters of creole goats in the Peruvian Andes
(MDPI, 2025-07-23) Rodriguez Vargas, Anibal Raul; Sessarego Davila, Emmanuel Alexander; Castañeda Palomino, Katherine; Ormachea Sanchez, Huziel Héctor; Trillo Zarate, Fritz Carlos; Temoche Socola, Victor Alexander; Ruiz Chamorro, José Antonio; Cruz Luis, Juancarlos Alejandro
Creole goats have adapted to the harsh Andean environment, yet the physiological impacts of high-altitude production systems remain underexplored. This study assessed seasonal and dietary influences on the hematological and biochemical profiles of 45 Creole goats in the Peruvian Andes. The animals were assigned to three diets: D1 (grazing), D2 (grazing + 2000 g hay), and D3 (grazing + 400 g concentrate), across rainy and dry seasons. Biweekly blood sampling measured urea, cholesterol, total protein, albumin, ALP, ALT, WBCL, NeuP, LymP, HGB, and MCV. Season exerted the strongest influence (p < 0.001), with modest dietary effects and a consistent effect of sampling time. Urea, total protein, and albumin increased during the rainy season, though only urea responded significantly to diet. Leukocytosis rose in the dry season and with higher-protein diets, suggesting heightened immune activation under environmental stress. Hemoglobin peaked in the rainy season and early sampling, indicating better oxygenation. MCV and body weight were higher in the dry season, with weight unaffected by diet. These results underscore the complex interplay of environmental and nutritional factors in shaping goat physiology at high altitudes, emphasizing the importance of dynamic modeling in sustainable Andean livestock systems.