Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review

Dietary fiber is a substance that cannot be digested by endogenous digestive enzymes but can be digested by the cellulolytic enzymes produced by intestinal microorganisms. In the past, dietary fiber was considered an anti-nutrient component in diets because it could resist digestion by endogenous en...

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Main Authors: Feng Qin, Wenyan Wei, Junjie Gao, Xuemei Jiang, Lianqiang Che, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Bin Feng, Yong Zhuo, Lun Hua, Jianping Wang, Mengmeng Sun, De Wu, Shengyu Xu
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author Feng Qin
Wenyan Wei
Junjie Gao
Xuemei Jiang
Lianqiang Che
Zhengfeng Fang
Yan Lin
Bin Feng
Yong Zhuo
Lun Hua
Jianping Wang
Mengmeng Sun
De Wu
Shengyu Xu
author_facet Feng Qin
Wenyan Wei
Junjie Gao
Xuemei Jiang
Lianqiang Che
Zhengfeng Fang
Yan Lin
Bin Feng
Yong Zhuo
Lun Hua
Jianping Wang
Mengmeng Sun
De Wu
Shengyu Xu
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description Dietary fiber is a substance that cannot be digested by endogenous digestive enzymes but can be digested by the cellulolytic enzymes produced by intestinal microorganisms. In the past, dietary fiber was considered an anti-nutrient component in diets because it could resist digestion by endogenous enzymes secreted by the intestine and has a negative effect on the digestion of energy-producing nutrients. However, due to its functional properties, potential health benefits to animals, and innate fermentability, it has attracted increasing attention in recent years. There are a plethora of studies on dietary fiber. Evidence suggests that dietary fiber can provide energy for pigs through intestinal microbial fermentation and improve sow welfare, reproductive performance, intestinal flora, and immunity. This is a brief overview of the composition and classification of dietary fiber, the mechanism of action and effects of dietary fiber on reproductive performance, intestinal microorganisms, and the immune index of the sow. This review also provides scientific guidance for the application of dietary fiber in sow production.
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spelling doaj.art-76b2ca3781a84eddaba928c4653e3c2e2023-11-19T12:03:18ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072023-09-01119229210.3390/microorganisms11092292Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A ReviewFeng Qin0Wenyan Wei1Junjie Gao2Xuemei Jiang3Lianqiang Che4Zhengfeng Fang5Yan Lin6Bin Feng7Yong Zhuo8Lun Hua9Jianping Wang10Mengmeng Sun11De Wu12Shengyu Xu13Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaCollege of Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Yucheng District, Ya’an 625014, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaKey Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu 611130, ChinaDietary fiber is a substance that cannot be digested by endogenous digestive enzymes but can be digested by the cellulolytic enzymes produced by intestinal microorganisms. In the past, dietary fiber was considered an anti-nutrient component in diets because it could resist digestion by endogenous enzymes secreted by the intestine and has a negative effect on the digestion of energy-producing nutrients. However, due to its functional properties, potential health benefits to animals, and innate fermentability, it has attracted increasing attention in recent years. There are a plethora of studies on dietary fiber. Evidence suggests that dietary fiber can provide energy for pigs through intestinal microbial fermentation and improve sow welfare, reproductive performance, intestinal flora, and immunity. This is a brief overview of the composition and classification of dietary fiber, the mechanism of action and effects of dietary fiber on reproductive performance, intestinal microorganisms, and the immune index of the sow. This review also provides scientific guidance for the application of dietary fiber in sow production.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2292sowdietary fiberreproductive performancegut microbiotaSFCAsinflammatory factors
spellingShingle Feng Qin
Wenyan Wei
Junjie Gao
Xuemei Jiang
Lianqiang Che
Zhengfeng Fang
Yan Lin
Bin Feng
Yong Zhuo
Lun Hua
Jianping Wang
Mengmeng Sun
De Wu
Shengyu Xu
Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
Microorganisms
sow
dietary fiber
reproductive performance
gut microbiota
SFCAs
inflammatory factors
title Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
title_full Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
title_fullStr Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
title_short Effect of Dietary Fiber on Reproductive Performance, Intestinal Microorganisms and Immunity of the Sow: A Review
title_sort effect of dietary fiber on reproductive performance intestinal microorganisms and immunity of the sow a review
topic sow
dietary fiber
reproductive performance
gut microbiota
SFCAs
inflammatory factors
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2292
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