Zinc Oxide Administration Relieves the Diarrhea of ETEC K88-Infected Piglets by Reducing Ileal Apoptosis and Maintaining Gut Microbial Balance

Zinc Oxide Administration Relieves the Diarrhea of ETEC K88-Infected Piglets by Reducing Ileal Apoptosis and Maintaining Gut Microbial Balance

The impact of ZnO as a feed additive on growth-performance and intestinal function of <i>Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli</i> (ETEC) K88-infected piglets remains unclear. Fecal scores of piglets in ETEC group were significantly increased compared to control group. ETEC K88 significantly...

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Main Authors: Yanyan Zhang, Jiale Liu, Muzi Li, Yi Dong, Zongyun Li, Dan Yi, Tao Wu, Lei Wang, Di Zhao, Yongqing Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
gram-negative enterotoxin piglets
ileal apoptosis
pathogen-induced diarrhea
ETEC K88
diarrhea
gut health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/2/115

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