Effect of the diet level of whole-plant corn silage on the colonic microflora of Hezuo pigs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whole-plant corn silage (WPCS) is an important roughage source for livestock, and have critical influences on rumen or intestinal microbiota, thus affecting the growth performance and feed efficiency. Our previous studies showed that adding WPCS to the diet of Hezuo pigs could promote the growth and fiber digestibility. While the aim of this study is to understand the effect of dietary WPCS on the colonic microflora in Hezuo pigs, which is essential for improving the roughage exploitation of pigs.

Methods

Thirty-two Hezuo pigs with similar body weight (7.88 ± 0.81) kg were selected and randomly divided into four groups with eight pigs in each group. Pigs in the control group were fed a basal diet, pigs in the experimental groups (Groups I, II, and III) were fed ba

SUBMITTER: Yang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11604041 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature