Effect of Lactylate and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> on Growth Performance, Peripheral Blood Cell Profile, and Gut Microbiota of Nursery Pigs

To evaluate the effects of lactylate and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> on growth performance, complete blood cell count, and microbial changes, 264 weaning pigs were assigned to four treatments (1) control (Con) basal diets that met the nutrient requirement for each phase, (2) 0.2% lactylate...

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Main Authors: Xiaofan Wang, Tsungcheng Tsai, Xiaoyuan Wei, Bin Zuo, Ellen Davis, Tom Rehberger, Samantha Hernandez, Evelien J.M. Jochems, Charles V. Maxwell, Jiangchao Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
pig
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/4/803