Additional dietary tryptophan and methionine improves feed conversion efficiency and markers of inflammation in weaner pigs infected with Escherichia coli
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-11-2015
Journal Title
Animal Production Science
ISSN
Print: 1836-0939 Electronic: 1836-5787
Keywords
pigs, swine, Escherichia coli
Disciplines
Meat Science | Other Animal Sciences
Abstract
Activation of the innate immune system after weaning leading to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) has been linked to compromised GIT barrier function, increased risk of enteric disorders, and poorer performance (Gallois et al. 2009). To counteract these effects, the dietary requirement for some amino acids such as tryptophan (Trp) and (or) sulphur amino acids (SAA) may increase. The present experiment tested the hypothesis that additional dietary Trp and (or) SAA would improve growth performance and ameliorate indicators of inflammation in weaner pigs experimentally infected with Escherichia coli.
Recommended Citation
Capozzalo M. M., Kim J. C., Htoo J. K., de Lange C. F. M., Mullan B. P., Resink J. W., Hansen C. F., Pluske J. R. (2015) Additional dietary tryptophan and methionine improves feed conversion efficiency and markers of inflammation in weaner pigs infected with Escherichia coli. Animal Production Science 55, 1525-1525. https://doi.org/10.1071/ANv55n12Ab126