Effects of Thymol and Thymol α-D-Glucopyranoside on Intestinal Function and Microbiota of Weaned Pigs

Effects of Thymol and Thymol α-D-Glucopyranoside on Intestinal Function and Microbiota of Weaned Pigs

The present study evaluated gluco-conjugation as a measure to delay thymol absorption and enhance its antimicrobial activity in the gut of weaned piglets. The three dietary treatments consisted of a basal diet without additives (T<sub>CON</sub>), supplemented with thymol at 3.7 mmol/kg d...

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Main Authors: Noémie Van Noten, Jeroen Degroote, Elout Van Liefferinge, Bernard Taminiau, Stefaan De Smet, Tom Desmet, Joris Michiels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
thymol α-d-glucopyranoside
thymol
weaned piglets
microbiota
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/329

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