Dahe and Diannan small-ear piglets of 35-day age were selected to explore the jejunal microbiota diversity and the inferred functions of the jejunal microbiota.
Background. The newborn mammal is rapidly colonized by a complex microbial community, whose importance for host health is becoming increasingly clear. Understanding the forces that shape the early com
This study reveals the effects of the gut microbiota on the feed conversion rate in pigs, and gives an insight into the microbial composition in the different gut locations.
