Maternal supplementation with phytogenic additives influenced the faecal microbiota and reproductive potential in sows.

ABSTRACT: Sows undergo physiological stress during gestation and lactation, potentially leading to enteric dysbiosis and reduced reproductive potential. Phytogenic additives (PFs) may improve performance via their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This study determined whether the provision of a gestation/lactation diet containing PAs would alter the gastrointestinal microbiota of sows and their piglets, and improve performance. Sows received a commercial diet throughout gestation and lactation (CTR; n = 64), a commercial diet throughout gestation and a diet containing PAs in lactation (CTR-PA; n = 63) or a commercial diet containing PAs in gestation and lactation (PA; n = 90). Sows were weighed and backfat recorded after mating and at entry and exit from the farrowing hou

SUBMITTER: Nowland TL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8282833 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature