Each individual is provided with a unique gut microbiota profile that plays many specific
functions in host nutrient metabolism, maintenance of structural integrity of the gut mucosal …

The cumulative evidence that perinatal events have long-lasting ripple effects through the
life of livestock animals should impact future nutritional and management recommendations …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder afflicting
preterm infants, which is currently unpreventable. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a …

This review focuses on the evidence for health benefits of human milk oligosaccharides
(HMOs) for preterm infants to stimulate gut adaptation and reduce the incidence of …

Bovine colostrum (BC), the first milk produced from cows after parturition, is increasingly
used as a nutritional supplement to promote gut function and health in other species …

Intriguing evidence is emerging in regard to the influence of gut microbiota composition and
function on host health from the very early stages of life. The development of the saprophytic …

Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five.
One of the major factors contributing to the high risk of diseases and deaths in premature …

The function of the intestinal barrier is partially dependent on host maturity and the
colonization patterns of the microbiome to which it is exposed. Premature birth and stressors …

The gut microbiota widely varies from individual to individual, but the variation shows
stability over a period of time. The presence of abundant bacterial taxa is a common …

Scope Ready‐to‐feed liquid infant formula is increasingly used for preterm infants when
human milk is unavailable. These formulas are sterilized by ultra‐high temperature …