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Gut microbiota and meat quality.

Binlong Chen¹, Diyan Li², Dong Leng³

¹College of Animal Science, Xichang University, Xichang, China.

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Summary

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Understanding animal gut microbiota is key to improving meat quality and health. This review explores how microbes and nutraceuticals can enhance sustainable meat production and livestock well-being.

Keywords:

antioxidant capacity fatty acid composition gut microbiota livestock meat quality poultry

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Microbiology
Food Science

Background:

Intensive farming practices have improved meat yield but reduced meat quality.
The animal gastrointestinal microbiota significantly impacts nutrient absorption, immunity, and meat quality.
Fatty acid profiles and oxidative stress are critical factors influencing meat quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of microorganisms in livestock and poultry meat quality.
To highlight the potential of nutraceuticals in modulating microbiota for improved meat production.
To emphasize the importance of host-microbiota interactions for animal health and meat quality.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on animal microbiota and meat quality.
Analysis of research on nutraceuticals and their effects on gut microbes.
Examination of host-microbiota interactions influencing meat characteristics.

Main Results:

Gut microbiota composition directly affects meat quality traits.
Nutraceuticals can alter microbiota, influencing fat deposition and immunity.
Understanding microbial functions is essential for targeted interventions.

Conclusions:

Microbial communities are crucial for sustainable meat production.
Knowledge of host-microbiota dynamics can drive strategies for better meat quality and animal health.
Dietary interventions targeting microbiota offer promising avenues for improving livestock and poultry meat products.