Effects of birth body weight and zinc source on growth, gut health, and immune response in weaned piglets

Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element for piglets, especially during the challenging post-weaning period. This study investigated the effects of two dietary Zn sources, namely zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) and a porous zinc oxide (pZnO), used at the European-authorized dietary level on piglets of differing...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Animal Science
Main Authors:	Clara Negrini, Diana Luise, Federico Correa, Sara Virdis, Andrea Serra, Alessio Bonaldo, Naiana Manzke, Alessandra Monteiro, Maurizio Mazzoni, Paolo Trevisi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Subjects:	gut maturation immune system activation microbiota mineral nutrition weaning
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2025.1614280/full