Metals such as iron, manganese, copper, and zinc are recognized as essential trace
elements. These trace metals play critical roles in development, growth, and metabolism …

Simple Summary Zinc oxide (ZnO) supplementation at pharmacological doses in post-
weaning piglets is a consolidated practice that allows efficient control of post-weaning …

In addition to its value in meat production, the pig is an interesting animal model for human
digestive tract studies due to its physiological similarities. The aim of this study was to …

This study was conducted to investigate impacts of dietary protein levels on gut bacterial
community and gut barrier. The intestinal microbiota of finishing pigs, fed with 16%, 13% and …

Early weaned piglets are vulnerable to diarrhea because of weaning stress and immaturity
of intestinal tract. Compelling evidence suggests that gut microbiota is vital to host health …

Background Feed efficiency is a crucial parameter in swine production, given both its
economic and environmental impact. The gut microbiota plays an essential role in nutrient …

The ecological interactions within the gut microbial communities are complex and far from
being fully understood. Here we report the first study that aims at defining the interaction …

Feed efficiency (FE) is critical in pig production for both economic and environmental
reasons. As the intestinal microbiota plays an important role in energy harvest, it is likely to …

The use of lactobacilli as probiotics in swine has been gaining attention due to their ability to
improve growth performance and carcass quality, prevent gastrointestinal infection and most …

This review summarises the evidence for a link between the porcine intestinal microbiota
and growth and feed efficiency (FE), and suggests microbiota-targeted strategies to improve …