Alternatives to antibiotics in pig production: looking through the lens of immunophysiology
Abstract In the livestock production system, the evolution of porcine gut microecology is consistent with the idea of “The Hygiene Hypothesis” in humans. I.e., improved hygiene conditions, reduced exposure to environmental microorganisms in early life, and frequent use of antimicrobial drugs drive i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2024-01-01
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Series: | Stress Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44154-023-00134-w |