Probiotics mediated gut microbiota diversity shifts are associated with reduction in histopathology and shedding of Lawsonia intracellularis

Abstract Background Clinical intervention during bacterial infections in farm animals such as pigs commonly includes the use of antimicrobials. With the rise of antimicrobial resistance and the attempts to reduce the use of antibiotics in food animals, effective alternatives are urgently needed to r...

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Main Authors: Adrian Muwonge, Anbu K. Karuppannan, Tanja Opriessnig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00084-6