A prevalent challenge in swine production is postweaning diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli. Newly weaned pigs lack adequate immune protection, being highly susceptible to gastrointestinal issues leading to diarrhea, growth retardation, and early death.
The use of appropriate probiotics can be an effective strategy in reducing the frequency and intensity of diarrhea, consequently enhancing the growth of nursery pigs.
It has been demonstrated that appropriate dietary supplementation with probiotics based on Bacillus strains can contribute to:
- Reduced incidence and severity of diarrheas,
- Improved early postweaning growth,
- Increased activity of digestive enzymes,
- Higher blood glucose levels,
- Increased levels of short-chain fatty acids, which play important roles in gut integrity, nutrient absorption, and gut microbiome balance.
The application of Bacillus as probiotics in piglets can be considered an efficient way of reducing the effects of pathogenic Escherichia coli. It also improves pigs ‘health in a safe and eco-friendly way without using antibiotics that are widely used in nursery pig diets can lead to problems with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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