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This research aims to explore the impact of concentrate supplements on ruminal epithelium development in yak calves through transcriptomic analysis.

April 29, 2026AnimalsOpen Access

RNA-Seq Reveals Gastrointestinal Transcriptome Dynamics in Preweaning Yak Calves Fed Concentrate Supplements

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YZYa-Nan ZhouQinghai University XBXin-Ya BieQinghai University YJYuan Jin-quanQinghai University

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Transcriptomic analysis reveals enhanced gene expression and immune function in yak calves fed concentrate supplements, suggesting improved growth and health outcomes.

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This research aims to explore the impact of concentrate supplements on ruminal epithelium development in yak calves through transcriptomic analysis.
20 one-month-old male yak calves were randomly divided into two groups for feeding trials.
Calves underwent a 14-day adaptation period followed by 120 days of experimental feeding.
Tissue and ruminal content samples were collected post-trial for analysis.
Concentrate supplementation increased body weight and ruminal NH3-N concentrations in the treatment group.
Dry matter intake and microbial protein content were higher in calves fed concentrate supplements.
Gene expression analysis identified pathways associated with growth, immune function, and energy metabolism.

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Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69f154a4879cb923c4944e54 https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16091329

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Transcriptomic analysis reveals enhanced gene expression and immune function in yak calves fed concentrate supplements, suggesting improved growth and health outcomes.

RNA-Seq Reveals Gastrointestinal Transcriptome Dynamics in Preweaning Yak Calves Fed Concentrate Supplements

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RNA-Seq Reveals Gastrointestinal Transcriptome Dynamics in Preweaning Yak Calves Fed Concentrate Supplements

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