Impact of supplementation with dihydroxylated vitamin D3 on performance parameters and gut health in weaned Iberian piglets under indoor/outdoor conditions
Abstract Background Vitamin D may improve innate antimicrobial response and the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier representing an alternative to antibiotics for improving pig health. Therefore, benefits of dietary supplementation with a product based on vitamin D3 metabolite-rich plant ext...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00307-z |