How dietary protein source affects post-weaning intestinal development and microbiome of normal and intrauterine growth retardation pigs
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
How dietary protein source affects post-weaning intestinal development and microbiome of normal and intrauterine growth retardation pigs
About 15-20% of pigs are classified as having Intrauterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) or low body weight at birth [1]. The consequence of IUGR is that body growth and intestine development are compromised in utero because of a higher metabolic priority to conserve brain and heart development.
