<i>Prevotella</i> in Pigs: The Positive and Negative Associations with Production and Health

A diverse and dynamic microbial community (known as microbiota) resides within the pig gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The microbiota contributes to host health and performance by mediating nutrient metabolism, stimulating the immune system, and providing colonization resistance against pathogens. Man...

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Main Authors: Samat Amat, Hannah Lantz, Peris M. Munyaka, Benjamin P. Willing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/10/1584