Effectiveness of nano-encapsulated black seed and thyme oils on intestinal barrier and digestive enzymes in freshly weaned lambs.

Ansam Hussein Ali, Heba Ali Salih, Ruqaya Imad Abdulwahhab, Mustafa Moaied Rabeaa, Muzahim Alkabban

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Article in Open veterinary journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ansam Hussein AliDepartment of Medical Laboratory Technologies, Northern Technical University Al-Dor Technical Institute, Baghdad, Iraq.

Heba Ali SalihCollege of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

Ruqaya Imad AbdulwahhabNursing College, Al-Turath University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Mustafa Moaied RabeaaMedical Technical College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Muzahim AlkabbanDepartment of Kidney Dialysis Techniques, College of Health and Medical Techniques, Al-Bayan University, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Background: Weaning is a critical and stressful phase in the early life of lambs, often causing reduced feed intake, impaired gut integrity, and increased susceptibility to gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, maintaining intestinal barrier function and digestive capacity is essential for supporting healthy growth and reducing post-weaning challenges. Aim: This study examined how the intestinal barrier integrity and digestive enzyme activity of newly weaned lambs were affected by nano-encapsulated black seed ( Methods: Four treatment groups ( Results: After being weaned, 64 Awassi lambs were divided into four groups ( Conclusion: The combination treatment increased tight junction proteins (2.5-3.1-fold), enhanced enzyme activities (68%-82%), reduced intestinal permeability by 58%, and improved feed efficiency and growth performance. Nano-encapsulated black seed and thyme oils synergistically enhance intestinal integrity, digestive enzyme activity, and growth performance in weaned lambs.

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IntestinesNigella sativaPlant OilsSheep, DomesticThymus PlantAnimal FeedAnimalsCarumDietDigestionIntestinal Barrier FunctionMaleRandom AllocationSeedsWeaningcaraway oilPlant OilsDigestive enzymesNano-encapsulationNigella sativaThymus vulgarisWeaning stress

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PMID42375400

DOI10.5455/OVJ.2026.v16.i5.25

PMCPMC13313926

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