Effects of Protein Restriction and Subsequent Realimentation on Body Composition, Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Profiles in Weaned Piglets

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of protein restriction and subsequent protein realimentation on the body composition, gut microbiota and metabolite profiles of piglets. Fifty weaned piglets were randomly assigned to two treatments: a normal protein (NP) group (20% crude prote...

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Main Authors: Lei Hou, Li Wang, Yueqin Qiu, YunXia Xiong, Hao Xiao, Hongbo Yi, Xiaolu Wen, Zeling Lin, Zhikang Wang, Xuefen Yang, Zongyong Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/686