Effect of maternal antibiotic intervention in sows on gut development and microbiota in offspring : report of Feed4Foodure, VDI-2: 2013/2014

A. de Greeff, D. Schokker, P. Roubos, P. Ramaekers, C.M.C. van der Peet-Schwering, P. Bikker, S.A. Vastenhouw, F.M. de Bree, A. Bossers, F.L. Harders, M.A. Smits, J.M.J. Rebel

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Abstract

A significant contribution to microbial colonization of piglets comes from the sow: via vertical transmission of vaginal flora during birth and transmission of mucosal immune memory and flora by feaces, colostrum and milk. In this study we determine the effect of an maternal nutritional intervention with an antibiotic on early microbial colonization of piglets. We used antibiotic treatment as a harsh intervention to investigate the hypothesis that the microbial composition in sows, may have an effect on the early microbial colonization of piglets.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationWageningen
PublisherWageningen UR Livestock Research
Number of pages48
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Publication series

NameLivestock Research report
PublisherWageningen UR Livestock Research
No.892

Keywords

  • sows
  • antibiotics
  • microbial contamination
  • piglets
  • nutritional intervention
  • pig farming
  • animal health
  • animal welfare
  • livestock farming

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