The Role of Dietary and Microbial Fatty Acids in the Control of Inflammation in Neonatal Piglets

Excessive inflammation and a reduced gut mucosal barrier are major causes for gut dysfunction in piglets. The fatty acid (FA) composition of the membrane lipids is crucial for mediating inflammatory signalling and is largely determined by their dietary intake. Porcine colostrum and milk are the majo...

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Main Author: Barbara U. Metzler-Zebeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/10/2781