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

Metagenomic analysis of 2,311 fecal samples from a genetically diverse pig population 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). The data was authored by Yuxin Liu and last updated on 2026-04-29.

Use Cases

• Analyzing age-specific topological features of microbial co-abundance 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 correlations across host development based on the described cross-age network features.
• Investigating the structural reorganization of gut microbiota during the critical D120 developmental window mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Dataset is based on a substantial sample size of 2,311 fecal samples.
• Longitudinal design covers three distinct developmental time points (D25, D120, D240).
• Analysis includes genome-scale metabolic modeling to infer ecological interaction mechanisms.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect temporal and host bias inherent to the specific experimental population studied.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Metagenome analysis of fecal samples from a genetically divergent breed intercrossed mosaic F6 and F7 pig population.

Time Range

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

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-29 05:59:18; freshness should be verified.