Shuyu Zhou
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Shuyu Zhou has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Aolong Jin
Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Herbivores Resource Protection and Utilization, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Higher Education for Herbivore, College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
1 shared publication - Shang Cheng
Animal Husbandry Technology Popularization Master Station of Chongqing, Chongqing 401121, China
1 shared publication - Xiaochuan Chen
College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
1 shared publication - Yawang Sun
College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China
1 shared publication - Yongju Zhao
College of Animal Science and Technology, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Forage & Herbivore, Chongqing Engineering Research Centre for Herbivores Resource Protection and Utilization, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
1 shared publication - You Yang
Chongqing Key Laboratory of Herbivore Science, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Herbivores Resource Protection and Utilization, Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Higher Education for Herbivore, College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 7 January 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Veterinary Sciences
- Vol. 13 (1) , 58
Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Whole Lamb Omasum on Gut Health and Metabolism in Shiba Inu Dogs
The growing pet economy boosts demand for fiber-enriched functional foods to improve canine gut motility and metabolic health. However, low-bioavailability commercial fibers often falter in high-energy diets. Whole lamb omasum—from grass-fed sheep omasum and gastric contents—repurposes a discarded byproduct for waste reduction and sustainable livestock production. This study evaluated the short-term effects of WLO supplementation on gut health and metabolism in healthy adult Shiba Inu dogs. Twelve dogs were randomly assigned to control or WLO groups in a randomized controlled trial. WLO supplementation significantly reduced fecal scores by 8.91% (p < 0.05), increased apparent crude fat and fiber digestibility by 3.70% and 11.55% (p < 0.05), and elevated serum IgA by 35.79–36.15% and T-AOC by 30.53–35.71% (p < 0.05). Serum metabolome revealed 13 between-group and 8 within-subject differences related to lipid and endocrine modulation. Fecal microbiota analysis indicated enrichment of the Bacillota phylum and Blautia genus (p < 0.05). These findings support WLO as a functional food that enhances gut and metabolic health in small-breed dogs.
- 7 January 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Veterinary Sciences
- Vol. 13 (1) , 58
Open AccessEffects of Dietary Supplementation with Whole Lamb Omasum on Gut Health and Metabolism in Shiba Inu Dogs
The growing pet economy boosts demand for fiber-enriched functional foods to improve canine gut motility and metabolic health. However, low-bioavailability commercial fibers often falter in high-energy diets. Whole lamb omasum—from grass-fed sheep omasum and gastric contents—repurposes a discarded byproduct for waste reduction and sustainable livestock production. This study evaluated the short-term effects of WLO supplementation on gut health and metabolism in healthy adult Shiba Inu dogs. Twelve dogs were randomly assigned to control or WLO groups in a randomized controlled trial. WLO supplementation significantly reduced fecal scores by 8.91% (p < 0.05), increased apparent crude fat and fiber digestibility by 3.70% and 11.55% (p < 0.05), and elevated serum IgA by 35.79–36.15% and T-AOC by 30.53–35.71% (p < 0.05). Serum metabolome revealed 13 between-group and 8 within-subject differences related to lipid and endocrine modulation. Fecal microbiota analysis indicated enrichment of the Bacillota phylum and Blautia genus (p < 0.05). These findings support WLO as a functional food that enhances gut and metabolic health in small-breed dogs.