There has been ongoing confusion about microbe management in the gut. Continuous research is helping determine which bugs are good or bad, what happens during the production cycle and how antibiotics affect gut microflora.
We determined that recent information published by National Hog Farmer would be best presented in its entirety. Animal health pros can anticipate parallel findings in other monogastric species over time. This information is also a component of moving forward to control antibiotic misuse without screwing up the animals.
Source: National Hog Farmer, March 15, 2018. Link: Swine microbiome studies: Why, how and where we are going?
Also see: National Hog Farmer, April 2018. Link: It’s all in the gut. NHF Blueprint Edition. Featured articles include:
- Having more microbes spurs improved diversity, response to pathogens, page 6.
- Sex and stress matter in pig gut health, page 20.
- How do antibiotics impact pig gut health, page 26.
- What does “gut” health mean and how should it be evaluated in pigs? page 36.
- More to learn about pig microbiome, page 46.
INSIGHTS: This is challenging and worthwhile content that requires sound thinking to put to work. The diagrams will be helpful to educate swine producers and their personnel.