Effect of lecithin and L-carnitine supplementation on pigs’ fatty acid composition and lipid-metabolic gene expression
Lecithin alone or combined with L-carnitine produces contrary effects on PUFA fat content.
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Feeding CLA and MCFA in late gestation and lactation to sows on the growth and survival of their offspring
Feeding CLA to sows may improve the survival of their born-alive piglets.
The effect of different dietary n-6:n-3 PUFA ratios in finishing pigs performance and pork quality
A dietary n-6:n-3 ratio of 5:1 for the finishing period can improve the nutritional value of pork.
Organic and medium chain fatty acids on sow and litter performance
The dietary combination of OA and MCFA may improve gut health in sows and piglet performance.
Effect of flaxseed oil, poultry fat and Vit E in growth performance and pork characteristics
Lipid blend supplementation (flaxseed oil + poultry fat) in finishing diets may increase intramuscular fat content of pork.
Dietary CLA during late gestation on composition of primiparous sows’ colostrum
Sow dietary CLA supplementation may be transferred in colostrum enhancing piglets’ immunity leading to lower mortality rates.
Lysophospholipid supplementation in lactating sows
Lysophospholipid supplementation during lactation may improve nutrient digestibility and of sow productivity.
Gut health: Potentiation of the barrier function and the immune response
Probiotics and amino acids to improve the intestinal barrier. Omega-3 fatty acids, plasma, probiotics, prebiotics, etc... to enhance the immune response.
The role of short and medium chain fatty acids on intestinal health in piglets
The majority of the published work shows that the use of fatty acids in pigs has health benefits however its mode of action is still scientifically debated.
Effects of dietary fat on the saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid metabolism in growing pigs
The effect of dietary fats differing in fatty acid (FA) composition on the metabolism of saturated FA (SFA) and monounsaturated FA (MUFA) in growing pigs was investigated.
Sodium butyrate supplementation in lactating sows and nursery pigs
Coated sodium butyrate supplementation may improve immunoglobulin concentration in milk.
Blend of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids reduces diarrhoea in piglets challenged with ETEC K88
Organic acid supplementation in weanling diets improves piglet performance and reduced diarrhoea.
Effects of feeding dry pasta by-products to Italian heavy pigs on performance, carcass and ham
Food by-products rich in starch and low in fat may be useful to modulate fatty acid profile in heavy pigs slaughtered up to 150 kg.
Medium chain fatty acids and/or Enterococcus faecium supplement for piglets feed
Positive antibacterial effect of the combination of medium chain fatty acids and probiotics in weanling diets.
Omega-3 supplementation effect on metabolic and reproductive parameters in prepubertal gilts
Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation may be useful to stimulate puberty onset on gilts.
Requirements of essential fatty acids for lactating sows
Dietary essential fatty acid supplementation in sow during lactation affects further reproductive performance.