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Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2022 This study was undertaken to determine the protective effect of chitosan against oxidative injury in pancreas of weaned piglets. A 2 × 2 factorial experiment was conducted.
Yuanqing Xu +3 more
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Characteristics of biter and victim piglets apparent before a tail biting outbreak [PDF]
, 2011 Little is known about the characteristics of biters and victims before the appearance of a tail-biting outbreak in groups of pigs. This study aimed to characterise biters and victims (according to gender and performance) and to quantify their behavioural
Kemp, B. +5 more
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Comparative Meta‐Analysis of Antimicrobial Peptides in Aquatic and Terrestrial Livestock Species
Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.A global meta‐analysis of 58 studies (926 effect sizes and 29 species across five taxa) revealed that dietary antimicrobial peptides generally improve growth performance, blood metabolites, and immune responses. The greatest benefits were observed in omnivorous livestock, such as pigs and chickens. Dose‐duration effects were evident. An optimal outcome
Lily Liu +4 more
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Individual piglets' contribution to the development of tail biting [PDF]
, 2011 Conflicting hypotheses exist about the contribution of individual pigs to the development of a tail-biting outbreak, but there is limited quantitative information to support or dismiss them.
Kemp, B. +4 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.We conducted a longitudinal trial across nursery, growing, and finishing phases, showing that phytochemical supplementation as a potential antibiotic alternative reduced potential pathogens and promoted beneficial Lactobacillus amylovorus in the nursery phase, and enriched amino acid and carbohydrate metabolism pathways (prediction) during finishing ...
Ziyu Liu +11 more
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Veterinary SciencesGrowth stagnation or weight loss is prevalent in weaned piglets, with post-weaning diarrhea severely compromising intestinal health, underscoring the criticality of intestinal structural integrity for preventing digestive disorders.
Shijia Zhang +7 more
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How Does the Pre-weaning Environment Affect Gut Structure and Function, and Lifetime Performance of the Pig? [PDF]
, 2009 The reduction in feed intake and growth rate that occurs following weaning is of major economic consequence to the pig industry. Currently, a range of antimicrobial products can be used to minimise the impact of weaning on piglet health and subsequent ...
Payne, Hugh
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021 With the ban of zinc oxide (ZnO) at high dosages in piglet diets in Europe by 2022, alternative nutritional solutions are being tested to support piglet immune defence during their weaning, the most critical and stressful moment of pig production.
Xiaonan Guan +4 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Intensive or organic farming systems may expose pigs to management or environmental challenges. Our preliminary results concluded that organic farming might enhance adaptive immune function, showing that improvements in welfare can translate into measurable immunological benefits, based on the correlation between welfare assessment and physiological ...
Dorotea Ippolito +15 more
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Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.Gastrointestinal nematode infections damage the gastrointestinal epithelial tissues of ruminants, affecting nutrient utilization and overall production performance. This review outlines host‐gastrointestinal nematode interactions and discusses integrated control strategies, including nutritional supplementation, grazing management, vaccines, and ...
Wenxun Chen +5 more
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