• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제25권8호
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• pp.1207-1212
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• 2016

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of replacing 40% corn meal with three different types of barley (Youngyang, Wooho, and Yuyeon) on the chemical compositions, microbial indices, gas emission, and volatile fatty acid (VFA) content in feces of growing pigs. Sixteen pigs (Landrace ${\times}$ Yorkshire ${\times}$ Duroc) with an initial average body weight of $71{\pm}2kg$ were maintained in metabolic cages and randomly allotted to four treatments containing different sources of barley, for 23 days. The treatment with three different barley types replacing 40% ground corn showed no effect (P>0.05) on fecal chemical compositions, microbial indices, gas emission, and VFA. However, some differences (P<0.05) were noted in the chemical compositions of crude fiber and ash, and in the levels of Lactobacillus and Salmonella in the feces of the growing pigs. In conclusion, methane and hydrogen sulfide decreased by replacing 40% corn meal with Youngyang and Wooho barley, respectively.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1079-1087
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• 2021

본 연구는 국내 가축의 장내 미생물 군집 분포와 시료간 미생물학적 차이에 대하여 차세대 염기서열 분석법(NGS)을 이용하여 분석하였다. 전국의 축사에서 닭, 돼지, 소의 분변시료를 무작위로 채집하여 α-diversity를 분석한 결과, 종 추정치와 종 풍부도가 세 종류의 가축 모두에서 통계학적 유의성을 가지면서 소, 돼지, 닭 순으로 높게 분석되었다. 그러나 조류에 속하는 닭과 포유류에 속하는 돼지, 소에 대한 각 사이의 종 다양성은 통계학적 유의성이 있는 것으로 분석되었으나, 돼지와 소의 사이의 종 다양성은 통계학적 유의성이 없는 것으로 분석되었다. 각 가축 내 장내 미생물 군집의 분포를 분석한 결과, 문 수준에서 세 종류의 가축 모두 Firmicutes가 우점한 것으로 나타났으며, 속 수준에서는 닭의 분변시료는 Weissella, 돼지의 분변시료는 Prevotella, 소의 분변시료는 Acinetobacter가 우점 속으로 나타났다. 각 가축 분변시료의 미생물 군집 분포에 차이가 있는지 분석하기 위해 PERMANOVA 분석을 수행한 결과, 닭, 돼지, 소의 분변시료 내 미생물 군집의 중심과 산포는 통계학적으로 유의성을 가진 것으로 나타났다. 또한 각 가축 분변시료의 미생물 군집을 대표하는 biomarker를 분석하기 위해 LEfSe 분석을 수행한 결과, Weissella와 Lactobacillus는 닭의 분변을 다른 두 가축과 구분할 수 있는 미생물로, Preveotella는 돼지의 분변을 다른 두 가축과 구분할 수 있는 미생물로, Acinetobacter는 소의 분변을 다른 두 가축과 구분할 수 있는 미생물로 분석되었다. 본 연구를 기반으로 축사 여건에 적합한 체증 관련 미생물의 탐색, 생애주기별 장내 미생물 군집과 유전체 분석 및 각 가축에 특화된 생균제 개발 등 추가적인 연구 진행에 필요한 미생물학적 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2014

The banning of the use of antibiotics as feed additive has accelerated investigations of alternative feed additives in animal production. This experiment investigated the effect of pure citric acid or acidifier blend supplementation as substitute for antibiotic growth promoters on growth performance, fecal microbial count, and humoral immunity in weaned piglets challenged with Salmonella enterica serover Typhimurium and Escherichia coli KCTC 2571. A total of 60 newly weaned piglets (crossbred, 28-d-old; average 8 kg initial weight) were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Dietary treatments included NC (negative control; basal diet), PC (positive control; basal diet+0.002% apramycin), T1 (basal diet+0.5% pure citric acid), and T2 (basal diet+0.4% acidifier blend). All piglets were orally challenged with 5 mL of culture fluid containing $2.3{\times}10^8$ cfu/mL of E. coli KCTC 2571 and $5.9{\times}10^8$ cfu/mL of S. typhimurium at the beginning of the experiment. The PC group showed the highest ADG and ADFI, whereas gain:feed was improved in the PC and T1 group (p<0.05). All dietary treatments showed significant reduction in fecal counts of Salmonella and E. coli, compared to NC (p<0.05), with PC being better than T1 and T2. Significant elevation in fecal Lactobacillus spp. counts was shown by treatments with T1, T2, and PC, whereas Bacillus spp. counts were increased by treatment with T1 and T2 compared to NC and PC diet (p<0.05). Serum IgG concentration was increased by T1 diet (p<0.05), whereas IgM and IgA were not significantly affected by any of the dietary treatments (p>0.05). From these above results, it can be concluded that, as alternatives to antibiotics dietary acidification with pure citric acid or acidifiers blend did not fully ameliorate the negative effects of microbial challenges in respect of growth performance and microbial environment, however improved immunity suggested further research with different dose levels.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권10호
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• pp.1456-1463
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• 2017

Objective: To investigate the effect of host genetics on gut microbial diversity, we performed a structural survey of the fecal microbiota of four purebred boar pig lines: Duroc, Landrace, Hampshire, and Yorkshire. Methods: The V3-V4 regions of the 16S rRNA genes were amplified and sequenced. Results: A total of 783 operational taxonomic units were shared by all breeds, whereas others were breed-specific. Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes dominated the majority of the fecal microbiota; Clostridia, Bacilli, and Bacteroidia were the major classes. Nine predominant genera were observed in all breeds and eight of them can produce short-chain fatty acids. Some bacteria can secrete cellulase to aid fiber digestion by the host. Butyric, isobutyric, valeric, and isovaleric acid levels were highest in Landrace pigs, whereas acetic and propionic acid were highest in the Hampshire breed. Heatmap was used to revealed breed-specific bacteria. Principal coordinate analysis of fecal bacteria revealed that the Landrace and Yorkshire breeds had high similarity and were clearly separated from the Duroc and Hampshire breeds. Conclusion: Overall, this study is the first time to compare the fecal microbiomes of four breeds of boar pig by high-throughput sequencing and to use Spearman's rank correlation to analyze competition and cooperation among the core bacteria.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.420-423
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• 2005

Effects of Dasom Valley and Bora Valley on fecal microflora, fecal moisture, and fecal pH of twelve healthy human volunteers were investigated. Numbers of Bifidobacterium, Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, and Lactobacillus of control group were $9.24{\pm}0.63$, $4.44{\pm}1.21$, $7.75{\pm}0.38$, and $6.98{\pm}0.81$ (Log CFU/g wet feces), respectively. During administration of Dasom Valley, numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus were $10.70{\pm}0.44$ and $8.84{\pm}0.77$, whereas those of C. perfringens and E. coli were $2.96{\pm}1.50$ and $6.69{\pm}0.29$, respectively. Administration of Dasom Valley significantly increased growth responses of beneficial bacteria, Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, whereas those of harmful bacteria, C. perfringens and E. coli, significantly decreased. Moisture content of feces increased and fecal pH decreased with intake of Dasom Valley. Intake of Bora Valley slightly increased numbers of Bifidbacterium and Lactobacillus and slightly decreased those of C. perfringens and E. coli. Results indicate Dasom Valley has greater intestinal-modulating effect than Bora Valley and Atlantic. Daily intake of Dasom Valley may normalize disturbed physiological functions, resulting in improvement of growth and composition of microbial community within intestinal tract.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권9호
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• pp.1332-1339
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• 2017

Objective: This study investigated the effects of Bacillus subtilis CSL2 (B. subtilis CSL2) administration before Salmonella challenge on the fecal microbiota and microbial functionality of Hy-line Brown (HLB) laying hens. Methods: Fecal samples were collected from control (CON), Salmonella-infected (SAL) and Salmonella-infected, probiotic-treated (PRO) groups before and after Salmonella challenge for microbiome analysis using 16S rRNA gene pyrosequencing. Results: Infection with Salmonella led to decreased microbial diversity in hen feces; diversity was recovered with Bacillus administration. In addition, Salmonella infection triggered significant alterations in the composition of the fecal microbiota. The abundance of the phylum Firmicutes decreased while that of Proteobacteria, which includes a wide variety of pathogens, increased significantly. Bacillus administration resulted in normal levels of abundance of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria. Analysis of bacterial genera showed that Salmonella challenge decreased the population of Lactobacillus, the most abundant genus, and increased populations of Pseudomonas and Flavobacterium genera by a factor of 3 to 5. On the other hand, Bacillus administration caused the abundance of the Lactobacillus genus to recover to control levels and decreased the population of Pseudomonas significantly. Further analysis of operational taxonomic units revealed a high abundance of genes associated with two-component systems and secretion systems in the SAL group, whereas the PRO group had more genes associated with ribosomes. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that B. subtilis CSL2 administration can modulate the microbiota in HLB laying hens, potentially acting as a probiotic to protect against Salmonella Gallinarum infection.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 1985

시판(市販)되고 있는 쥐치포의 미생물(微生物) 오염도(汚染度)를 조사(調査)하고 流通中(유통중) 衛生管理(위생관리)에 필요(必要)한 기초자료(基礎資料)를 얻고자 3회(回)에 걸쳐 수집한 후 오염지표균(汚染指標菌) 및 유해세균(有害細菌)의 존재(存在)를 검사(檢査)하고 microflora를 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) 호기성(好氣性) 중온균(中溫菌), 일반대장균군(一般大腸菌群), 분별성 대장균군(大腸菌群), Enterobacteriaceae 및 분변성 Streptococci의 오염도(汚染度)가 각각(各各) $3.5{\times}10^3{\sim}1.1{\times}10^8CFU/g$, $2.3{\sim}4.6{\times}10^5MPN/g$, $2.3{\sim}1.1{\times}10^5MPN/g$, $3.0{\times}10{\sim}4.4{\times}10^5CFU/g$ 및 $1.6{\times}10^2{\sim}7.6{\times}10^6CFU/g$이었다. microflora에 있어서는 호기성(好氣性) 중온균(中溫菌)의 경우 Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus hemolyticus, Micrococcus varians, M. luteus 및 Streptococcus cremoris가, Enterobacteriaceae의 경우 E. coli와 Proteus rettgeri, 분변성 Streptococci는 Sc. faecium과 S. avium이 구성 미생물(微生物)이었다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.285-291
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• 2000

강진만 수역에서 이화학적 요인과 미생물군집의 변화를 조사하기 위해 영양염류, 수온, 투명도, 염분도, DO, COD 및 종속영양세균, 균류 그리고 분변성 대장균을 계절별로 분석하였다. 분석 결과 조사기간 동안 분변성 대장균군과 종속영양세균의 개체수 변화는 각각 16.1~166.0 CFU/ml 과 $5.0{\times}10^3$~$13.1{\times}10^3$CFU/ml의 범위를 보였다. 또한 이들 세균군집의 정점별 평균값은 다른 정점보다 담수유입 수역인 1번 정점에서 매우 높은 밀도를 보였다. 이화학적 조사와 미생물학적 조사 결과를 고찰했을 때 강진만 생태계는 계절에 따라 2~4개 요인에 의하여 조절되는 것으로 보이며, 주로 담수유입, 영양염류, 염분도 그리고 수온 등에 의하여 영향을 받는 것으로 판단되었다. 이들 결과로 볼 때 강진만의 생태계에서 환경 요인의 영향은 다른 만 (광양만, 진해만, 마산만 등)에 비해 상대적으로 적었던 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.104-113
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• 2021

This study was conducted to investigate the efficiency of a microencapsulated mixture of organic acids (MOA) with low protein in piglet feed on growth performance, diarrhea score, nutrient digestibility, fecal microbial counts, and blood profiles in weaning pigs. A total of 80 pigs [(Landrace × Yorkshire) × Duroc; 6.8 ± 0.48 kg] were randomly assigned to four dietary treatment groups: high protein (HP); low protein (LP); MOA1, LP + 0.2% MOA; and MOA2, LP + 0.3% MOA. The MOA2 group had higher average daily weight gains (during days 0-14 and days 0-28), diarrhea score (during days 0-14, during days 14-28 and days 0-28) and greater digestibility of dry matter (days 14 and 28) compared to the LP group (p < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between the pigs fed diets with the MOA1 and MOA2 in blood profiles and fecal microflora. In conclusion, this study indicates that piglets fed 0.3% MOA in low protein diets maintained similar growth performance and nutrient digestibility, but alleviated the incidence of diarrhea compared to piglets fed high protein diets.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.965-973
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• 2021

The intention of this research is to analyze the effects of lactulose (LAC) supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, microbial shedding, and fecal noxious gas emissions on weaning pigs in a 42-day trial. Based on the initial body weight and sex, a total of 255 piglets (21 day old) were randomly allocated into one of three dietary treatments with 15 replications and five pigs (two female and three male) per pen. The dietary treatments were as follows: a corn-soybean meal-based basal diet (CON) supplemented with 0, 1, and 2 g·kg^-1 of LAC. During phase 1, significant (p < 0.05) increases in the average daily feed intake and average daily gain (ADG) were observed, whereas during phase 2 and overall experimental period, significant improvements (p < 0.05) in the body weight, ADG, and gain to feed ratio were observed in pigs fed a graded level of LAC compared to those fed the CON diet. Additionally, dietary LAC supplementation significantly improved (p < 0.05) the nutrient digestibility dry matter, nitrogen, and gross energy in both phase 1 and phase 2. Moreover, the inclusion of LAC supplementation significantly increased (p < 0.05) the fecal Lactobacillus counts and reduced (p > 0.05) the E. coli counts in pigs. Furthermore, LAC supplementation reduced (p > 0.05) fecal ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gas emissions during phase 2. The results here indicate that the addition of lactulose at 1 g·kg^-1 and/or 2 g·kg^-1 would be optimal to improve the performance outcomes of weaning piglets.