biostudies-literatureDiao HChina Pig Modern Industrial Technology System Grant32https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC4884408biostudies-literatureUnknown7<h4>Background</h4>As a organic acid, benzoic acid has become one of the most important alternatives for antibiotics, and its beneficial effect on performance in animals has been proven for a decade. However, knowledge of the effects of benzoic acid on jejunal digestive physiology, especially the antioxidant capacity and mucosal glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) concentrations is lacking.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 20 barrows [Duroc × (Yorkshire × Landrace)] with an average body weight (BW) of 18.75 ± 0.2 kg were used in a 14-d trial to determine the potential mechanisms of benzoic acid supplementation on the performance, nutrient digestibility and jejunal digestive physiology in young pigs. All pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 2 diets supplemented with 0 or 5000 mg/kg benzoic acid.<h4>ResJournal of animal science and biotechnologyEffects of benzoic acid (VevoVitall®) on the performance and jejunal digestive physiology in young pigs.PMC4884408CARS-36Yu BDiao HHe JHuang ZGao ZMao XZheng PYu JChen DfalseEffects of benzoic acid (VevoVitall®) on the performance and jejunal digestive physiology in young pigs.<h4>Background</h4>As a organic acid, benzoic acid has become one of the most important alternatives for antibiotics, and its beneficial effect on performance in animals has been proven for a decade. However, knowledge of the effects of benzoic acid on jejunal digestive physiology, especially the antioxidant capacity and mucosal glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) concentrations is lacking.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 20 barrows [Duroc × (Yorkshire × Landrace)] with an average body weight (BW) of 18.75 ± 0.2 kg were used in a 14-d trial to determine the potential mechanisms of benzoic acid supplementation on the performance, nutrient digestibility and jejunal digestive physiology in young pigs. All pigs were randomly allotted to 1 of 2 diets supplemented with 0 or 5000 mg/kg benzoic acid.<h4>Res2016-01-01T00:00:00Z20162025-04-19T07:57:24.49Z2019-06-06T15:51:54ZS-EPMC48844082723930010.1186/s40104-016-0091-y