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Nagel, MSc Philipp; Domig, PhD Konrad J.; Hagmüller, PhD Werner; Pfalz, MSc Silvia; Kronsteiner, MSc Sophie; Ortner, Birgit; Sundrum, PhD Albert; Zollitsch, PhD Werner. |
This paper will deal with the effects of the oral application of a probiotic preparation (Bifidobacterium animalis) and of the provision of forage (maize and grass silage) to growing-finishing pigs on the composition of the intestinal microbial population and faecal microflora as an important determining factor for pork safety. 76 pigs were reared in 4 different dietary treatments. Clinical health and immune status plus faeces samples and samples of the gut content from the duodenum, ileum, caecum and colon were collected from each animal. Since the second round of the feeding experiment was only finished in March, the datasets are still incomplete because analyses are ongoing, but preliminary results are already available. Microbial analysis showed that... |
Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Food security; Food quality and human health Health and welfare Feeding and growth. |
Ano: 2008 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/11787/1/Nagel_11787_ed.doc |
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