Influence of Sex and a High-Fiber Diet on the Gut Microbiome of Alentejano Pigs Raised to Heavy Weights

This study investigates the influence of sex and a dietary transition on the gut microbiota of a local Portuguese pig breed. Three groups of male Alentejano pigs (<i>n</i> = 10 each) were raised between ~40 and 160 kg LW. Group C included pigs that were surgically castrated, while the I group includ...

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Autors principals:	André Albuquerque, Nicolás Garrido, Rui Charneca, Conceição Egas, Luísa Martin, Amélia Ramos, Filipa Costa, Carla Marmelo, José Manuel Martins
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Col·lecció:	Veterinary Sciences
Matèries:	gut microbiota fiber rich diets castration local Portuguese pig breed complex carbohydrate fermentation bacteria outdoor rearing
Accés en línia:	https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/11/641
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