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 is based on the constant competition between bacteria for space and nutrients within the lumen of the intestines.
calendar icon 3 March 2006
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