Supplementation of a β-mannanase enzyme reduces post-weaning diarrhea and antibiotic use in piglets on an alternative diet with additional soybean meal
Abstract Enzyme supplementation with a β-mannanase to degrade β-mannan fibers present in the diet has been shown to restore and improve performance in swine. The current study was conducted on a farm which had historical episodes of post-weaning diarrhea. In total, 896 newly weaned piglets were enro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Porcine Health Management |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-021-00191-5 |