Source of fiber influences growth, immune responses, gut barrier function and microbiota in weaned piglets fed antibiotic-free diets

Source of fiber influences growth, immune responses, gut barrier function and microbiota in weaned piglets fed antibiotic-free diets

This study examined the impacts of different fiber sources on growth, immune status and gut health in weaned piglets fed antibiotic-free diets. Sixty piglets (BW = 8.18 ± 1.35 kg) were assigned to 3 dietary treatments based on BW and gender in a randomized complete block design (5 replicates/treatme...

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Main Authors: Qinghui Shang, Hansuo Liu, Di Wu, Shad Mahfuz, Xiangshu Piao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2021-06-01
Series:Animal Nutrition
Subjects:
Antibiotic-free diet
Fiber source
Growth performance
Intestinal health
Weaned piglet
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654521000524

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