Open AccessDietary fiber and microbiota interaction regulates sow metabolism and reproductive performance
Author(s) -
Min Tian,
Jiaming Chen,
Jiaxin Liu,
Fang Chen,
Wutai Guan,
Shihai Zhang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
animal nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.356
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2405-6545
pISSN - 2405-6383
DOI - 10.1016/j.aninu.2020.10.001
Subject(s) - dietary fiber , biology , lactation , gut flora , immune system , nutrient , fiber , food science , pregnancy , immunology , ecology , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry
Dietary fiber is a critical nutrient in sow diet and has attracted interest of animal nutritionists for many years. In addition to increase sows' satiety, dietary fiber has been found to involve in the regulation of multiple biological functions in the sow production. The interaction of dietary fiber and gut microbes can produce bioactive metabolites, which are of great significance to sows' metabolism and reproductive performance. This article reviewed the interaction between dietary fiber and gut microbes in regulating sows' gut microbial diversity, intestinal immune system, lactation, and production performance, with the aim to provide a new strategy for the use of dietary fiber in sow diets.