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Dietary fibre enrichment of supplemental feed modulates the development of the intestinal tract in suckling piglets

Abstract Background Commercial pre-weaning diets are formulated to be highly digestible and nutrient-dense and contain low levels of dietary fibre. In contrast, pigs in a natural setting are manipulating fibre-rich plant material from a young age. Moreover, dietary fibre affects gastrointestinal tra...

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Main Authors: H. M. J. Van Hees, M. Davids, D. Maes, S. Millet, S. Possemiers, L. A. den Hartog, T. A. T. G. van Kempen, G. P. J. Janssens
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Dietary fibre
Gut maturation
Gut microbiota
Suckling piglets
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0386-x
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