ReviewBiomolecules2025
Butyrate Supplementation Improves Intestinal Health and Growth Performance in Livestock: A Review.
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41 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- ABCG2 transporter: Structural and functional associations with gout (Review).International journal of molecular medicine · 2026Review
- Sodium butyrate protects broiler chickens against lethal Salmonella Enteritidis infection by remodelling the gut microbiota and preserving immune homeostasis.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Effects of Hypomagnetic Field Environment on Tumor Progression and Gut Microbiota in LLC Tumor-Bearing Mice.Biology · 2026Article
- Effect of chemically protected sodium butyrate on growth performance, serum indicators, rumen fermentation parameters, and microbiota of Gangba sheep.Animal bioscience · 2026Article
- Organic Acids in Rabbit Nutrition: Mechanisms, Advancements, and Potentials for Sustainable Production.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
- Effects of Sodium Butyrate on Digestive Metabolism, Blood Gas Parameters and Blood Biochemical Indices in Tumbler Pigeons Based on Untargeted Metabolomics.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Regulatory Effects of Pediococcus Pentosaceus JASB0677 Isolated from Naturally Fermented Yak Yogurt on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation and Microbial Metabolism.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- The potential of yeast culture for alleviating enterotoxigenicAnimal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2026Review
- Effects of a Novel Prebiotic and Postbiotic Dietary Supplement on Gut Microbiota, Intestinal Barrier Markers, and Inflammation in Healthy Dogs.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
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- The Polyphenol-Microbiota Axis: Molecular Mechanisms, Metabolic Pathways, and Therapeutic Perspectives in Human Health.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Differential impact of sodium butyrate forms on intestinal morphology, gene expression, and growth performance in broiler chickens under cold stress at high altitude.Veterinary and animal science · 2026Article
- Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Metabolome of Captive Male Malayan Pangolins with Normal and Abnormal Reproduction.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Non-targeted metabolomics reveals liver metabolome changes in broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with fermented brewer's grain.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Starter feed enhances growth, antioxidant capacity, and gut microbiota in Chawula yak calves.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Butyrate supplementation has gained considerable attention for its potential benefits in livestock, particularly concerning intestinal health and growth performance. This review synthesizes recent research on the diverse roles of butyrate, across various livestock species. As a short-chain fatty acid, butyrate is known for enhancing intestinal development, improving immune function, and modulating microbial diversity. Studies indicate that butyrate supports gut barrier integrity, reduces inflammation, and optimizes feed efficiency, especially during the critical weaning and post-weaning periods in calves, piglets, and lambs. Supplementation with butyrate in livestock has been shown to increase average daily gain (ADG), improve gut microbiota balance, promote growth, enhance gut health, boost antioxidant capacity, and reduce diarrhea. Additionally, butyrate plays a role in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression through histone acetylation, influencing tissue development and immune modulation. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects have been demonstrated across various species, positioning butyrate as a potential therapeutic agent in animal nutrition. This review suggests that optimizing butyrate supplementation strategies to meet the specific needs of each species may yield additional benefits, establishing butyrate as an important dietary additive for enhancing growth performance and health in livestock.
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