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ArticleMicrobiome2026

Rumen microbiota-associated stress alleviation by creatine pyruvate in newly received cattle: a multi-omics study.

Kang Mao, Yitian Zang, Chang Wang, Wenping Yang, Guwei Lu, Qinghua Qiu, Kehui Ouyang, Xianghui Zhao, Xiaozhen Song, Huan Liang and 3 more

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Article in Microbiome, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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13 authors.

Kang Mao *College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Yitian Zang *College of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Chang WangSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
Wenping YangCollege of Marine and Bioengineering, Yangcheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, China.
Guwei LuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Qinghua QiuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Kehui OuyangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Xianghui ZhaoCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Xiaozhen SongCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Huan LiangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Lanjiao XuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China.
Mingren QuCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China. qumingren@sina.com.
Yanjiao LiCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, 330045, China. yanjiaoli221@163.com.

Funding

the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA CARS-37the National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 3230810the Young Talents Training Program for Academic and Technical Leaders of Major Disciplines in Jiangxi Province 20232BCJ23016
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundStress experienced by newly received cattle is a significant challenge in the beef industry, frequently resulting in weakened immune responses and impaired growth. The rumen microbiota is essential to host health, and its imbalance can exacerbate stress. This study investigates the mechanisms by which creatine pyruvate (CrPyr) mitigates stress in newly received cattle through multi-omics approaches, including metagenomics, metabolomics, in vitro and in vivo experiments, and rumen microbiota transplantation (RMT) in mice.

resultsOur results revealed that CrPyr significantly reduces stress-related hormones (cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone) and inflammatory markers (IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α), and enhanced antioxidant capacity (SOD: 57.38 versus 46.93 U/mL, P < 0.05; GSH-Px: 305.87 versus 217.07 U/mL, P < 0.05; T-AOC: 9.62 versus 7.66 U/mL, P < 0.05). Metagenomic analysis demonstrated that CrPyr increased Prevotella abundance, a key rumen bacterium involved in volatile fatty acid (VFA) production, and enriches metabolic pathways associated with energy metabolism (ATP synthesis, and pyruvate metabolism) and antioxidant defense (glutathione metabolism, FC = 1.08, P < 0.05). In vitro and in vivo experiments, as well as RMT studies in mice, further validate these findings, demonstrating that CrPyr promote VFA synthesis and increased ATP production through the electron transport phosphorylation pathway.

conclusionsCrPyr modulates the abundance of ruminal Prevotella in transport-stressed cattle to enhance glutathione and VFA metabolism and to accelerate ATP and nucleotide synthesis, thereby alleviating stress in newly received cattle. This multimodal approach established CrPyr as an effective nutritional intervention that improves rumen function and increases livestock productivity. Video Abstract.

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CreatineGastrointestinal MicrobiomePyruvic AcidRumenStress, PhysiologicalAnimalsCattleFatty Acids, VolatileMetabolomicsMetagenomicsMiceMultiomicsPrevotellaCreatineFatty Acids, VolatilePyruvic AcidCreatine pyruvateMulti-omicsNewly received cattleRumenRumen microbiota transplantation

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PMCPMC13069763

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