Yeast to balance piglet microbiota at weaning

The pig’s intestinal microbiota, consisting of over 800 species, is part of the first line of defence against pathogens. Gut microbes are a key target in dietary interventions aimed at supporting microbial balance and stability during weaning. By Dr Melanie Le Bon, Monogastric Centre of Excellence, Lallemand Animal Nutrition – University of Nottingham, UK There is no doubt that weaning is one of the most stressful events in pig farming and represents a critical step which must be