What is the impact of laminarin supplementation in sows?

Researchers from China investigated the effects of dietary laminarin supplementation on sows’ reproductive performance, nutrition composition of colostrum and milk and faecal microbiota. During late pregnancy, rapid foetal development causes intense changes in sow physiology, metabolism and immunity. Therefore, it is essential to maintain normal metabolism, immunity and gut microbiota. In addition, the maternal microbial communities are transferred to the newborn piglets and shape their mic