The utilisation of prebiotics and synbiotics in dogs

The microbiota of the large intestine plays a fundamental role in maintaining the state of health of the gastrointestinal tract and the host. The use of specific dietary supplements such as prebiotics and synbiotics might positively influence the composition and metabolism of the intestinal microbia...

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Main Authors: Carlo Pinna, Giacomo Biagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-03-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/3107