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How dietary protein source affects post-weaning intestinal development and microbiome of normal and intrauterine growth retardation pigs
Dr. Yanbin Shen, global director Technical Services and Dr. Joe Crenshaw, vice president of Technical Services, APC
Dr. Yanbin Shen, global director Technical Services and Dr. Joe Crenshaw, vice president of Technical Services, APC
Abstract
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.