Dietary inclusion of Peptiva, a peptide-based feed additive, can accelerate the maturation of the fecal bacterial microbiome in weaned pigs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weaning is one of the most critical transition stages of the swine production cycle, as the piglet gut physiology and microbiome need to rapidly adapt to changes in diet and environmental conditions. Based on their potential for producing a vast array of bioactive molecules, peptide formulations represent a largely untapped source of compounds that could be developed into feed additives to benefit animal health and nutrition. In this context, a commercial-scale nursery trial was performed to evaluate the impact of low inclusion of a peptide-based feed additive (Peptiva, Vitech Bio-Chem Corporation) on the performance and fecal microbiome of weaned pigs.

Results

While no significant differences in body weight, daily gain, daily feed intake nor gain:feed were observ

SUBMITTER: Poudel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7026967 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature