Gluconic acid improves performance of newly weaned piglets associated with alterations in gut microbiome and fermentation

Gluconic acid improves performance of newly weaned piglets associated with alterations in gut microbiome and fermentation

Abstract Background Weaning is a critical phase in the pigs’ life and gut health might be compromised. Gluconic acid was shown to be poorly absorbed but readily fermented to butyrate in the gut which in turn can improve gut function. Hence, a total of 144 weaning pigs were fed the experimental diets...

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Main Authors: Joris Michiels, Damien Truffin, Maryam Majdeddin, Mario Van Poucke, Elout Van Liefferinge, Noémie Van Noten, Mario Vandaele, Céline Van Kerschaver, Jeroen Degroote, Luc Peelman, Pierre Linder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Piglet
Weaning
Gluconic acid
Butyrate
Lactobacillus amylovorus
Megasphaera elsdenii
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00305-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00305-1

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