Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections. However, a selective pressure gave rise to
bacteria resistant to antibiotics. This leaves scientists worried about the danger to human …

This article aimed to describe the current use scenario, alternative feed additives, modes of
action and ameliorative effects in broiler production. Alternative feed additives have …

For the last several decades, antimicrobial compounds have been used to promote piglet
growth at weaning through the prevention of subclinical and clinical disease. There are …

In pigs, the microbial ecosystem of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is influenced by various
factors; however, variations in diet composition have been identified as one of the most …

Over the years the growth and health of food-producing animals have been enhanced by the
use of antibiotics. These have helped reduce on-farm mortalities, lower incidences of …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a long-term low protein diet on the
microbial composition and metabolomic profile in the hindgut of the pig. Thirty-six Duroc× …

An experiment with 288 male (Ross 308) 1-d-old broilers was conducted to test the
hypothesis that a coarse diet supplemented with butyric acid (BA) and fermentable …

The lipids in feed commonly fed to pigs consist mainly of neutral fats (specifically
triglycerides), esters of fatty acids and glycerol. The degree of unsaturation, the length of the …

The use of medicinal zinc oxide (ZnO) in post-weaning diets must be phased out in the
European Union by 2022, resulting in urgent needs for alternative strategies to prevent …

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