Applying scientific principles to evaluate the effects of BioPlus 2B in piglets under farm conditions
By Peter Kürti, DVM, Chr. Hansen - Whereas research institute trials are essential to prove efficacy and for the purpose of gaining registrations, trials on commercial farms are also necessary because they allow additive treatments to be tested under...

Improving the health status and performance of sows and their litters
By Dr Jens N. Jørgensen, Chr. Hansen - This article reports on a field study aimed at assessing the efficacy of the probiotic BioPlus® 2B on the health status and performance of sows and their litters.

Novel approach to reduce pre-weaning mortality
By Dr Jens N. Jørgensen and Peter Kürti, DVM, Chr. Hansen - Supplementing sow feed with a probiotic from two weeks before farrowing and during lactation has reduced pre-weaning mortality rate and thereby increased number of piglets weaned per litter.

Microbial balance and optimal digestion in pigs
By Peter Kürti DVM, Chr. Hansen Compared to the total number of microorganism species inhabiting the intestinal ecosystem, only a few are able to cause an upset of the microbial balance that can result in disease. In the healthy pig the intestinal balance...