Dietary fiber is associated with impaired nutrient utilization and reduced net energy values.
However, fiber has to be included in the diet to maintain normal physiological functions in …

Increasing drug resistance in gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of livestock and concerns about
chemical residues in animal products and the environment are driving the development of …

Early bacterial colonization and succession within the gastrointestinal tract has been
suggested to be crucial in the establishment of specific microbiota composition and the …

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 …

Early life microbiome perturbations can have important effects on host development,
physiology and behaviour. In this longitudinal study, we evaluated the impact of early …

The content and composition of prebiotic plant fiber in the diet is important in promoting gut-
related health. This study investigated the effects of the dietary inclusion of chicory forage …

Human-grade (HG) pet foods are commercially available, but they have not been well
studied. Our objective was to determine the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of HG pet …

Ley crops can be preserved as silage and can serve as a locally produced
feedstuff/enrichment for pigs. It is important to determine the potential for using ley crops …

Considering the ban on the use of antibiotics as growth stimulators in the livestock industry,
the use of microbiota modulators appears to be an alternative solution to improve animal …

Chicory is a perennial crop that has been investigated as a forage source for outdoor-reared
ruminants and pigs, and has been reported to have anthelmintic properties. Here, we …