Cereal and protein sources fed to pigs after weaning influence faecal shedding of β-haemolytic Escherichia coli
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-20-2017
Journal Title
Animal Production Science
Keywords
cereal, protein sources, E. coli, nutrition
Disciplines
Meat Science | Other Animal Sciences
Abstract
Feeding different cereal and (or) protein sources after weaning influences production, the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract, and the incidence of post-weaning colibacillosis (PWC; Heo et al. 2013). Several studies show that white rice can replace other cereals in nursery diets, and with animal protein sources, can reduce the incidence of PWC (Montagne et al. 2004). However, an imbalance between amounts and (or) types of carbohydrates and proteins entering the large intestine in pigs fed rice-based diets may induce PWC (Pluske et al. 2007). This experiment examined whether feeding a different cereal base (rice or wheat), in combination with sources of animal proteins or vegetable proteins, would influence the excretion of β-haemolytic Escherichia coli and antibiotic treatments given to pigs after weaning.
Recommended Citation
Pluske, J R,
Mullan, B P,
and
Kim, J C.
(2017), Cereal and protein sources fed to pigs after weaning influence faecal shedding of β-haemolytic Escherichia coli. Animal Production Science, 57 (12), 2507-2507.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/ap_researchart/103
