Oligosaccharides are low molecular weight carbohydrates between monosaccharides and
polysaccharides, which consist of 2 to 20 monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds. They …

Probiotics can improve animal health by regulating intestinal flora balance, improving the
structure of the intestinal mucosa, and enhancing intestinal barrier function. At present, the …

Background Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) is one of the major constraints in animal
production. Our previous study showed that piglets with IUGR are associated with abnormal …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the high level of xylooligosaccharides
(XOS) on growth performance, antioxidant capability, immune function, and fecal microbiota …

Pork quality is a factor increasingly considered in consumer preferences for pork. The
formation mechanisms determining meat quality are complicated, including endogenous …

Huanjiang mini-pig is an indigenous pig breed in China; however, the optimal dietary crude
protein (CP) levels for this pig breed during different growth stages has not been …

Bacillus subtilis is a widespread Gram-positive facultative aerobic bacterium that is
recognized as generally safe. It has shown significant application value and great …

The application of Bacillus spp. as probiotics in the swine industry, particularly for piglet
production, has garnered significant attention in recent years. This review aimed to …

Dietary fibers (DFs) have many beneficial effects on intestinal health by ameliorating
intestinal inflammation and modulating the microbial community composition, thereby …

Probiotics have attracted attention due to their multiple health benefits to the host. Yaks
inhabiting the Tibetan plateau exhibit excellent disease resistance and tolerance, which may …