Although dietary fiber (DF) negatively affects energy and nutrient digestibility, there is
growing interest for the inclusion of its fermentable fraction in pig diets due to their functional …

Despite its negative impact on performances because of lower protein and energy
digestibility, increasing attention has been paid in the past decade to dietary fibre in swine …

Most plant-origin fiber sources used in pig production contains a mixture of soluble and
insoluble non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). The knowledge about effects of these sources …

This study aimed to explore effects of different fiber-rich foods on bacterial community and
their metabolites in pig model. Thirty-six pigs were allotted to 6 dietary treatments including …

This present study investigated the changes in bacterial community composition, with an
emphasis on Lactobacillus spp. and Streptococcus suis populations as potentially beneficial …

Inulin can stimulate the growth of the intestinal bacteria as well as alter the ratio among
various short chain fatty acids (SCFA) produced. In the present study, we analyzed the effect …

Dietary composition is a major factor influencing the intestinal microbial ecosystem of pigs.
To alleviate weaning-associated disorders, variations in dietary protein supply may …

Traditionally in swine nutrition, analyses of starch and fiber have focused on assessing
quantity; however, both have a wide range of functional properties making them …

Simple Summary By-products are residues obtained from agriculture and/or industrial
processes, considered as wastes that could be used in animal nutrition. They are …

There is increasing evidence showing that dietary supplementation with prebiotics can be
effective in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. Because weaning time is characterized …