Lactobacillus johnsonii reduces post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets

Chinese researchers evaluated the impact of Lactobacillus johnsonii supplementation on regulating piglet gut health and the incidence of diarrhoea. They published their findings in the journal Animals. Post-weaning diarrhoea causes serious economic losses in the swine industry. Historically, antibiotics have been used to prevent and treat post-weaning diarrhoea. However, their application has been prohibited due to antibiotic resistance issues. Routine early probiotic intervention is a well-e