How do dietary nutrients impact diarrhoea in weaners?

17-10-2024 | |
Dietary nutrients including proteins, fibres and fatty acids are key factors affecting gut health and therefore impact the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Bert Jansen
Dietary nutrients including proteins, fibres and fatty acids are key factors affecting gut health and therefore impact the incidence of diarrhoea. Photo: Bert Jansen
This article discusses the impact of protein, fibre and fatty acids on diarrhoea in weaners. It is essential to provide a proper level of each dietary compound to promote a healthy bacterial community and prevent post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets. Various types of gut barriers in piglets The piglet’s gut constantly interacts with external substances and its optimal function depends on gut barrier integrity. The gut barrier is comprised of a mucosal barrier, immune barrier, and microb


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Samaneh Azarpajouh Author, veterinarian