Evaluation of the physiology of miniature pig fed Shochu distillery waste using mRNA expression profiling

Shochu distillery waste is the discarded material generated during Shochu production, and it has been used as feed for livestock. In this study, we evaluated the applicability of Shochu distillery waste as a livestock diet. Shochu distillery waste diet was fed to Clawn miniature pigs. At the end of...

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Published in:Journal of material cycles and waste management 2018-01, Vol.20 (1), p.237-244
Main Authors: Miura, Shiori, Takahashi, Junko, Iwahashi, Hitoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil Engineering
Diet
Distilleries
DNA microarrays
Engineering
Environmental Management
Food analysis
Food safety
Gene expression
Hyperlipidemia
Livestock
Livestock feeds
Original Article
Physiology
Shochu
Swine
Toxicants
Waste Management/Waste Technology
Waste treatment
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Summary:Shochu distillery waste is the discarded material generated during Shochu production, and it has been used as feed for livestock. In this study, we evaluated the applicability of Shochu distillery waste as a livestock diet. Shochu distillery waste diet was fed to Clawn miniature pigs. At the end of the dietary period, blood samples were collected for biochemical examination and microarray analysis. No significant differences were observed between the control and Shochu distillery waste treatment groups based on physical and biochemical examination. Gene expression patterns were also similar. In addition, gene profiling of these two groups was compared with those of hyperlipidemia and toxicant model groups. Expression profiling of the two groups was different from those of the hyperlipidemia and toxicant model groups. In conclusion, the Shochu distillery waste diet did not affect pig physiology and it is a suitable substitute for standard feed. Moreover, these results promote the potential for microarray analysis use in the evaluation of food safety.
ISSN:1438-4957
1611-8227
DOI:10.1007/s10163-016-0567-z