Impact of Citrus Pulp or Inulin on Intestinal Microbiota and Metabolites, Barrier, and Immune Function of Weaned Piglets

We investigated the use of citrus pulp (CP) as a novel prebiotic capable of exerting microbiota and immunomodulating capacities to alleviate weaning stress. Inulin (IN), a well-known prebiotic, was used for comparison. Hundred and 28 male weaned piglets of 21 days old were assigned to 32 pens of 4 p...

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Main Authors: Julie Uerlings, Ester Arévalo Sureda, Martine Schroyen, Kikianne Kroeske, Sofie Tanghe, Maartje De Vos, Geert Bruggeman, José Wavreille, Jérôme Bindelle, Giorgia Purcaro, Nadia Everaert
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Language:EN
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/48a696f5a0e64a33bc234deac3e5cf8b
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