Effects of β-glucan on Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium swine colonization and microbiota alterations

Abstract Background The 2017 Veterinary Feed Directive eliminated the use of medically important antibiotics for growth promotion of food animals; thus, alternative growth promoters are highly desirable by food animal producers to enhance animal health and reduce pathogen colonization, including the...

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Main Authors: Shawn M. D. Bearson, Julian M. Trachsel, Bradley L. Bearson, Crystal L. Loving, Brian J. Kerr, Daniel C. Shippy, Tadele G. Kiros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00302-4