Partial Substitution of Whey Protein Concentrate with Spray–Dried Porcine Plasma or Soy Protein Isolate in Milk Replacer Differentially Modulates Ileal Morphology, Nutrient Digestion, Immunity and Intestinal Microbiota of Neonatal Piglets

Partial Substitution of Whey Protein Concentrate with Spray–Dried Porcine Plasma or Soy Protein Isolate in Milk Replacer Differentially Modulates Ileal Morphology, Nutrient Digestion, Immunity and Intestinal Microbiota of Neonatal Piglets

Appropriate protein sources are vital for the growth, development and health of neonates. Twenty–four 2–day–old piglets were randomly divided into three groups and fed isoenergetic and isonitrogenous diets. The experimental diets included a milk replacer with 17.70% whey protein concentrate (WPC gro...

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Main Authors: Yuwei Zhang, Qiang Zhou, Shiya Liu, Xiang Quan, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, De Wu, Lianqiang Che
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
piglets
milk replacer
dietary protein
intestinal function
digestive enzymes
microbiome
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/21/3308

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