In-feed provision of binding proteins sustains piglet gut health and mitigates ETEC-induced post-weaning diarrhea

In-feed provision of binding proteins sustains piglet gut health and mitigates ETEC-induced post-weaning diarrhea

Abstract Background Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) in piglets, often caused by F4+ enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), poses significant challenges in pig production. Traditional solutions like antibiotics and zinc oxide face increasing restrictions due to growing concerns over antibiotic resistan...

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Main Authors: Jiajia Xu, Melania Andrani, Rikke Brødsgaard Kjærup, Tina Sørensen Dalgaard, Carsten Eriksen, Andreas Hougaard Laustsen, Susanne Brix, Sandra Wingaard Thrane, Nuria Canibe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
Subjects:
Antimicrobial alternatives
Binding proteins
Enterotoxigenic E. coli
Feed additive
Gut health
Piglets
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-025-01209-6
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