Changes in Faecal Microbiota Profiles Associated With Performance and Birthweight of Piglets.

ABSTRACT: The gastrointestinal tract microbiota interacts with the host to modulate metabolic phenotype. This interaction could provide insights into why some low birthweight pigs can exhibit compensatory growth whilst others remain stunted. This study aimed to identify microbiota markers associated with birthweight [low birthweight (n = 13) or normal birthweight pigs (n = 13)] and performance ["good" or "poor" average daily gain (ADG) class]. Furthermore, the study determined whether the taxonomic markers were longitudinal, or time point specific in their ability to identify low birthweight pigs who could exhibit compensatory growth. Faecal samples were collected and liveweight recorded at 10 different time points from birth to 56 days of age. No consistent associations between birthw

SUBMITTER: Gaukroger CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7300224 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature