Examination of Salmonella Prevalence in Pigs Through Rye-Based Feeding and Coarser Feed Structure Under Field Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Salmonellosis is the second most commonly occurring bacterial zoonosis in Germany. Rye in pig feeding offers new possibilities for addressing that issue due to its high content of non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs). These are fermented in the intestinal tract to specific fermentation products, which seem to have bacteriolytic effects against Salmonella. A coarse feed structure can display synergistic effects.

Methods

Seven conventional pig fattening farms increased the rye content (40%-70%) while limiting the amount of fine particles (maximum of 20% ≤0.25 mm). Samples from pigs were tested for Salmonella antibodies and compared with samples from 167 farms without any changes to the feed.

Results

Rye-based diets had a significant (p < 0.05) impact on Salmon

SUBMITTER: Lindhaus JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430175 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature