A mature and stable immune system of the animal forms the basis for optimal growth. Photo: countrypixel - Fotolia
The antimicrobial activity of different fatty acids is well known in practice. Extensive improvement of gut health and reduced use of antibiotics can be reached with targeted combinations of fatty acids and other substances. Due to the legally required reduction of antibiotics in livestock farming, different fatty acids are playing an increasingly important role in animal nutrition. The search for alternatives to antibiotics in swine production has increased the interest in medium-chain fatty
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