Faecal microbiota transplantation altered the microbiota of weaned pigs

Weaning is a stressful time for piglets and often leads to weight loss and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. One of the leading causes for these post weaning problems is enteric dysbiosis and methods to improve piglet health at this crucial developmental stage are needed. This study aimed to determine whether an enteric dysbiosis caused by weaning could be corrected via a faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from healthy piglets from a previous weaning.