Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action
Mannan oligosaccharides (MOSs) are often referred to as one of the potential alternatives for antimicrobial growth promoters. The aim of the paper is to provide a review of mannan oligosaccharide products in relation to their growth promoting effect and mode of action based on the latest publication...
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| description | Mannan oligosaccharides (MOSs) are often referred to as one of the potential alternatives for antimicrobial growth promoters. The aim of the paper is to provide a review of mannan oligosaccharide products in relation to their growth promoting effect and mode of action based on the latest publications. We discuss the dietary impact of MOSs on (1) microbial changes, (2) morphological changes of gut tissue and digestibility of nutrients, and (3) immune response of pigs after weaning. Dietary MOSs maintain the intestinal integrity and the digestive and absorptive function of the gut in the post-weaning period. Recent results suggest that MOS enhances the disease resistance in swine by promoting antigen presentation facilitating thereby the shift from an innate to an adaptive immune response. Accordingly, dietary MOS supplementation has a potential growth promoting effect in pigs kept in a poor hygienic environment, while the positive effect of MOS is not observed in healthy pig herds with high hygienic standards that are able to maintain a high growth rate after weaning. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e3e0e11898644042a206039e8597a21d2022-12-22T01:13:31ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152012-05-012226127410.3390/ani2020261Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of ActionVeronika HalasImre NochtaMannan oligosaccharides (MOSs) are often referred to as one of the potential alternatives for antimicrobial growth promoters. The aim of the paper is to provide a review of mannan oligosaccharide products in relation to their growth promoting effect and mode of action based on the latest publications. We discuss the dietary impact of MOSs on (1) microbial changes, (2) morphological changes of gut tissue and digestibility of nutrients, and (3) immune response of pigs after weaning. Dietary MOSs maintain the intestinal integrity and the digestive and absorptive function of the gut in the post-weaning period. Recent results suggest that MOS enhances the disease resistance in swine by promoting antigen presentation facilitating thereby the shift from an innate to an adaptive immune response. Accordingly, dietary MOS supplementation has a potential growth promoting effect in pigs kept in a poor hygienic environment, while the positive effect of MOS is not observed in healthy pig herds with high hygienic standards that are able to maintain a high growth rate after weaning.http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/2/2/261nursery pigsmannan oligosaccharidesgut integrityimmune responsegrowth performance |
| spellingShingle | Veronika Halas Imre Nochta Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action Animals nursery pigs mannan oligosaccharides gut integrity immune response growth performance |
| title | Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action |
| title_full | Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action |
| title_fullStr | Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action |
| title_short | Mannan Oligosaccharides in Nursery Pig Nutrition and Their Potential Mode of Action |
| title_sort | mannan oligosaccharides in nursery pig nutrition and their potential mode of action |
| topic | nursery pigs mannan oligosaccharides gut integrity immune response growth performance |
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