Early social contact alters the community structure and functions of the faecal microbiome in suckling-growing piglets

Social contact during suckling, in an enriched social environment, can reduce the aggressive behaviours of piglets during regrouping at weaning, and improve their production performance and welfare. The aim of this study was to determine the possible impact of suckling social contact on gut microbes...

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Main Authors: Y.J. Bi, R.Z. Liu, W.B. Ji, H.D. Wei, L. Pan, J.H. Li, X. Li, R.X. Zhang, H.G. Liu, J. Bao
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Elsevier 2021
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Pig
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/ef0e9d5fe81f4c629a3bcc3fcfa6387c
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