Alfalfa Polysaccharide Improves Rabbit Growth by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Suppressing Inflammation Through PPARγ/NF-κB Pathway.

ABSTRACT: Meat rabbits are ideal meat-producing animals. However, weaning-induced intestinal inflammation often leads to growth delays, and severe cases impair breeding efficiency. Alfalfa polysaccharides (APSs) have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making them potential natural alternatives to antibiotics. To date, relatively limited research has been conducted on APS in meat rabbits. This research investigated the effects of APS on growth performance, intestinal inflammation, and meat quality in rabbits. Eighty healthy rabbits were randomized into four treatment groups, each group consisting of five replicates, with four rabbits per replicate. The four experimental groups were the control group (CON, basal diet), 400 mg/kg APS group (basal diet + 400 mg/kg APS), 800 mg/kg APS group (b

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12842300 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature