Effects of Astragalus membranaceus fiber on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, microbial composition, VFA production, gut pH, and immunity of weaned pigs
Abstract Astragalus membranaceus is an herbaceous perennial plant, growing to about 2 feet tall, with sprawling stems and alternate leaves about 12–24 leaflets. In total, 24 cross bred (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) piglets weaned at 4 weeks with an average body weight of 10.84 ± 1.86 kg, were divid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2019-05-01
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| Series: | MicrobiologyOpen |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.712 |