Effects of dietary supplementation with a carvacrol–cinnamaldehyde–thymol blend on growth performance and intestinal health of nursery pigs

Effects of dietary supplementation with a carvacrol–cinnamaldehyde–thymol blend on growth performance and intestinal health of nursery pigs

Abstract Background Stress, herd transfer, and food changes experienced by nursery and fattening pigs can lead to reduced performance, reduced digestion and absorption, and impaired intestinal health. Given the role of essential oils in relieving stress and improving animal welfare, we hypothesized...

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Main Authors: Bi-Chen Zhao, Tian-Hao Wang, Jian Chen, Bai-Hao Qiu, Ya-Ru Xu, Qing Zhang, Jian-Jie Li, Chun-Jiang Wang, Qiu-Feng Nie, Jin-Long Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Essential oil
Growth promoter
Intestinal health
Intestinal morphology
Nursery pig
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00317-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00317-x

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