Effects of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum Supplementation on the Fecal Microbiotas of Piglets

Effects of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum Supplementation on the Fecal Microbiotas of Piglets

Probiotics and prebiotics have become viable alternatives of growth-promoting antimicrobials in animal production. Here, we tested partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) as a possible prebiotic for piglets in the commercial farm. Five hundred and ninety-four piglets were used for the experiments, with...

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Main Authors: Ryo Inoue, Hikari Otabi, Taiga Yamashita, Naoya Takizawa, Toshinobu Kido, Akira Sugiyama, Makoto Ozeki, Aya Abe, Takamitsu Tsukahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
pig
gut microbiota
dietary fiber
prebiotics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/11/1420

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