Description of Gut Mycobiota Composition and Diversity of Caprinae Animals

Lv, Qingbo; Meng, Jianghong; Ma, He; Li, Rui; Qin, Ya; Qin, Yifeng; Geng, Hong-Li; Ni, Hong-Bo; Zhang, Xiao-Xuan

doi:10.1128/spectrum.02424-22

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“…The results obtained regarding the taxonomy of fungi in alpacas (Figure 4A) show a high degree of concordance with previous studies on ruminants [56][57][58][59][60][61]. Various studies have identified Ascomycota and Basidiomycota as the most predominant fungal phyla in mammals and ruminants, as seen in cows [56][57][58], buffaloes [59], and goats [60,61]. Similarly, the classes identified in alpaca protists in our study (Figure 4B) have been reported in previous research on mammals, including humans [43,50], pandas [48], primates [49], and cows [57].…”

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“…Additionally, this parasite has been documented in captive wild animals [66,67]. Therefore, it is suggested that the colonization of Blastocystis may serve as a reasonable marker for the assessment of gastrointestinal health [60]. Similarly, the presence of the pathogen Entamoeba was observed in alpacas from the control group (Figure 5A,B).…”

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Parasitism-Induced Changes in Microbial Eukaryotes of Peruvian Alpaca Gastrointestinal Tract

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Zapata,

Romero

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Alpacas, important genetic resources in the Andean region of Peru, are vulnerable to diarrhea caused by pathogenic parasites such as Eimeria lamae and Giardia sp., which can be fatal, especially in neonates, due to their physiological immaturity and limited adaptability. The study investigated the diversity and abundance of intestinal fungi and protists in alpacas infected with Eimeria lamae and Giardia sp. compared to healthy alpacas. A total of 19 alpacas, aged between one and two months, were included. They were divided into two groups, one with pathological conditions (nine) and the other healthy (ten). Parasitological analyses for the detection of parasites and subsequent molecular analysis were performed on the collected fecal samples. The results revealed a greater diversity and abundance of protists in infected alpacas in comparison with healthy alpacas, while the fungal composition did not show significant changes. Therefore, parasitic infections affect the protist component of the alpaca gut microbiota. Also, it was observed that Blastocystis was identified in all healthy alpacas, serving as a possible marker of the health of the intestinal microbiota; in addition, Prussia and Pichia are beneficial fungi that help control diseases. This groundbreaking study in neonatal alpacas is the first to explore potential changes in the intestinal microbiota during an infectious state, underscoring the importance of further research to comprehend its effects on alpaca health and immune responses.

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Parasitism-Induced Changes in Microbial Eukaryotes of Peruvian Alpaca Gastrointestinal Tract

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Zapata,

Romero

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“…The intestinal microbiota of cattle includes diverse fungal and protist communities. The dominant fungal phyla in cattle gut microbiota are Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Neocallimastigomycota [13]. These fungal phyla play crucial roles in various gut functions [14].…”

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Age-Dependent Changes in Protist and Fungal Microbiota in a Peruvian Cattle Genetic Nucleus

Estrada,

Romero,

Quilcate

et al. 2024

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In this study, we investigated the relationship between age and microbial diversity in cattle, revealing significant changes in both protist diversity and fungal microbiota composition with age. Using fecal samples from 21 Simmental cattle, we analyzed microbial communities through 18S rRNA gene sequencing. Results indicated significant differences in alpha protist diversity among the three age groups, while fungal composition varied notably with age and was linked to hematological parameters. Despite the stability of fungal alpha diversity, compositional changes suggest the gut as a stable niche for microbial colonization influenced by diet, clinical parameters, and microbial interactions. All cattle were maintained on a consistent diet, tailored to meet specific nutritional needs of each age group. These findings emphasize the importance of understanding age-related microbial dynamics to enhance livestock management and animal health, contributing to broader ecological and biomedical research. However, the study was limited by the lack of comprehensive metabolic analyses correlating microbiota changes with specific age-related variations, indicating a need for further research in this area.

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Microbiome analysis reveals alteration in water microbial communities due to livestock activities

Xu,

Lu,

Cidan

et al. 2024

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Description of Gut Mycobiota Composition and Diversity of Caprinae Animals

Cited by 10 publications

References 42 publications

Parasitism-Induced Changes in Microbial Eukaryotes of Peruvian Alpaca Gastrointestinal Tract

Parasitism-Induced Changes in Microbial Eukaryotes of Peruvian Alpaca Gastrointestinal Tract

Age-Dependent Changes in Protist and Fungal Microbiota in a Peruvian Cattle Genetic Nucleus

Microbiome analysis reveals alteration in water microbial communities due to livestock activities

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