Hermetia illucens larvae as a potential dietary protein source altered the microbiota and modulated mucosal immune status in the colon of finishing pigs

Hermetia illucens larvae as a potential dietary protein source altered the microbiota and modulated mucosal immune status in the colon of finishing pigs

Abstract Background Insects, such as Hermetia illucens larvae, are rich in chitin and proteins, and represent a suitable feed ingredient replacement for animals. However, little is known about the effect of administering H. illucens larvae on intestinal microbiota, bacterial metabolite profiles, and...

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Main Authors: Miao Yu, Zhenming Li, Weidong Chen, Ting Rong, Gang Wang, Xianyong Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Colon
Finishing pigs
Hermetia illucens larvae
Immune status
Microbial metabolites
Microbiota
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0358-1

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