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ArticleBMC veterinary research2025

Goat-derived Lactobacillus amylovorus improved floppy kid syndrome via regulating gut microflora.

Cheng Cheng, Yan Zheng, Xin Wang, Jianping Tao, Darong Cheng

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Cheng ChengCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China.
Yan ZhengCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China.
Xin WangCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China.
Jianping TaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China.
Darong ChengCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China. 004489@yzu.edu.cn.

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Jiangsu Agricultural Industry Technology System JATS [2023]449Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD) (2018)
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Abstract

backgroundFloppy Kid Syndrome (FKS) severely restricts goat farming due to high mortality from metabolic disturbances and gut dysbiosis. Here, we aimed to isolate a goat-derived probiotic and evaluate its capacity to restore gut homeostasis in FKSaffected goats.

resultsLactobacillus amylovorus isolates was obtained via selective colony morphology, Gramstain and catalase testing, and confirmed by 16 S rRNA sequencing (≥ 98% identity). The isolate survived at pH 2.0 (72%) and pH 3.0 (85%), tolerated 0.3% bile salts (survival > 10%), and retained > 40% viability after 60 s at 60 °C. In disk diffusion assays, inhibition zones averaged 16 mm against Escherichia coli and 12 mm against Staphylococcus aureus. In FKSaffected goats receiving 1 × 10

conclusionsGoat-derived L. amylovorus displays robust acid, bile and heat tolerance, inhibits key pathogens, and effectively regulates gut microbiota in FKSaffected goats. These findings support its promise as a novel probiotic intervention for preventing and treating Floppy Kid Syndrome.

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Gastrointestinal MicrobiomeGoat DiseasesLactobacillusProbioticsAnimalsGoatsClinical applicationsFloppy kid syndromeGrowth characteristicsLactobacillus AmylovorusProbiotic

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