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| Modesto, Monica; Stefanini, Ilaria; D'Aimmo, Maria Rosaria; Mazzoni, Maurizio; Trevisi, Paolo; Tittarelli, Carla; Bosi, Paolo; Biavati, Bruno. |
| Because antibiotic resistance occurs in bacteria at an alarming rate, significant research has been focused on finding alternative treatments which do not involve the use of antibiotics. The promotion of beneficial gut bacteria can increase the resistance of animals to possible intestinal infections. Probiotics can be administered to humans or animals, offering preventive benefits of protecting the host from various types of intestinal diseases, providing positive effects on digestive processes and stimulating influence on the growth of organism, strengthening the barrier function of the gut microbiota and/or non-specific enhancement of the immune system. A study was designed to screen potential probiotic Bifidobacterium spp. strains with the ability... |
| Tipo: Conference paper, poster, etc. |
Palavras-chave: Animal husbandry; Health and welfare; Feeding and growth. |
| Ano: 2007 |
URL: http://orgprints.org/9793/1/Modesto%2Detal%2D2007%2Dprobiotic_weaning_piglets.pdf |
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