Raw potato starch reduces Salmonella infection severity in weaned pigs

Korean researchers evaluated the effect of feeding raw potato starch on reducing the severity of Salmonella infections in weaned pigs. Salmonella is a foodborne pathogen that disrupts the pig’s gut microbiota. It leads to diarrhea, enterocolitis, and dehydration. Healthy gut microbiota decrease the severity of Salmonella infection. Therefore, feed supplements that improve gut microbial populations help control Salmonella infections. Resistant starch is a source of microbiota accessible carb