Effects of Phytosterols on Growth Performance, Serum Indexes, and Fecal Microbiota in Finishing Pigs

Effects of Phytosterols on Growth Performance, Serum Indexes, and Fecal Microbiota in Finishing Pigs

Phytosterols (PSs) are widely present in plants, particularly abundant in plant oils and seeds. PSs are reported to have various biological activities, such as lowering cholesterol, alongside antioxidant and antibacterial activities. This research examined the effects of PSs in finishing pigs, inclu...

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Main Authors: Renjie Xie, Zhenxing Guo, Haiqing Gan, Dexing Hou, Guang Chen, Chao Deng, Hongkun Li, Jiajie Ouyang, Qiyu Tian, Xingguo Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
phytosterols
fattening pigs
apparent digestibility
serum parameters
antioxidant capacity
fecal flora
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/9/1188
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