An optimally functioning gastrointestinal tract (GIT) clearly is of importance to the overall
metabolism, physiology, disease status and performance of pigs of all stages of growth and …

This review summarises the evidence for a link between the porcine intestinal microbiota
and growth and feed efficiency (FE), and suggests microbiota-targeted strategies to improve …

Previous studies on the differences in gut microbiota between exclusively breastfed (EBF)
and non-EBF infants have provided highly variable results. Here we perform a meta-analysis …

Fully understanding the dynamic distribution of the gut microbiota in pigs is essential, as gut
microorganisms play a fundamental role in physiological processes, immunity, and the …

A diverse and dynamic microbial community (known as microbiota) resides within the pig
gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The microbiota contributes to host health and performance by …

It is well established that pig gut microbiota plays a critical role in maintaining metabolic
homeostasis as well as in a myriad of physiological, neurological and immunological …

Background Livestock farms are a reservoir of antimicrobial resistant bacteria from feces.
Airborne dust-bound bacteria can spread across the barn and to the outdoor environment …

Antimicrobials are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the swine industry. While
antimicrobials are an effective treatment for serious bacterial infections, their use has been …

The bovine gastrointestinal (GI) tract microbiota has important influences on animal health
and production. Presently, a large number of studies have used high-throughput sequencing …

The shrimp or prawn is the most valuable traded marine product in the world market today
and its microbiota plays an essential role in its development, physiology, and health. The …