Pig Gut Microbiome Co-Abundance Networks and Average Daily Gain Associations

2,311 fecal samples from a genetically diverse pig population were collected at three developmental ages (25, 120, and 240 days). The dataset contains topological characteristics and longitudinal dynamics of co-abundance networks involving beneficial commensal bacteria and their association with average daily gain (ADG). It was authored by Yuxin Liu and last updated on 2026-04-29.

Use Cases

• Analyzing age-specific topological features of gut microbial networks based on the three developmental stages described.
• Identifying microbial guilds associated with host growth performance based on the reported positive and negative correlations with average daily gain.
• Studying the stability and variability of microbial co-abundance correlations across host development based on the described cross-age network analysis.

Strengths

• Includes data from 2,311 fecal samples, providing a substantial sample size.
• Captures longitudinal dynamics across three distinct developmental ages (25, 120, and 240 days).
• Derived from a specifically designed eight genetically divergent breed intercrossed mosaic population.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is very small (9.9 KB), indicating limited scope or highly summarized data.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Metagenome analysis of fecal samples, with co-abundance networks constructed from sequencing data.

Time Range

Samples collected at three developmental ages: 25 days (D25), 120 days (D120), and 240 days (D240).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-29 05:59:03; freshness should be verified.