Constipation is a common problem in sows and women during late pregnancy. Dietary fiber
has potential in the regulation of intestinal microbiota, thereby promoting intestinal motility …

In pregnant and lactating sows, metabolism and immunity undergo drastic changes, which
can lead to constipation, abortion, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and reduce …

Dietary fiber intake during pregnancy may improve offspring intestinal development. The aim
of this study was to evaluate the effect of maternal high fiber intake during late gestation on …

To study the effects of maternal dietary fiber composition during gestation on offspring
antioxidant capacity, inflammation, and gut microbiota composition, we randomly assigned …

Increasing evidence suggests that maternal diet during pregnancy modifies an offspring's
microbiota composition and intestinal development in a long-term manner. However, the …

The transition from pregnancy to lactation is characterized by a progressive decrease in
insulin sensitivity. Propionate increases with dietary fiber consumption and has been shown …

Our previous study found dietary konjac flour (KF) supplementation could improve insulin
sensitivity and reproductive performance of sows, but its high price limits its application in …

Dietary fiber (DF) is increasingly thought to regulate diversity of piglet gut microbiota to
alleviate weaning stress in piglets. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of DF …

BACKGROUND Efficient utilization of dietary fibers (DFs) is important for optimizing feed
resource utilization and animal health. The aim of the current study was to assess the effects …

Sows exhibit metabolic syndrome and significant changes in intestinal microbiota during late
gestation and lactation, affecting sow performance and piglet health. Dietary fiber (DF) is …