Iron enhances piglet gut healthDietary Fe-Gly supplementation attenuates enterotoxigenic (ETEC)-induced inflammation response and intestinal barrier dysfunction in piglets.
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We explored how adding iron, specifically Fe-Gly, to piglets' diets could help combat diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) infections. In our study, we administered 50 mg of Fe-Gly to weaned piglets that had been infected, monitoring their growth, diarrhea rates, and overall gut health.
We observed remarkable improvements in the piglets' growth performance, with increases in average daily feed intake and daily gain by over 30%. Most notably, the rate of diarrhea significantly decreased by 40%. Additionally, we found that this iron supplementation raised the levels of total iron binding capacity in piglet serum, suggesting better iron transport and utilization.
Beyond growth metrics, the addition of Fe-Gly also showed potential in alleviating intestinal damage incurred from the ETEC challenge. As a result, we conclude that Fe-Gly not only meets daily iron needs but also reduces the iron available for harmful gut bacteria, promoting better intestinal health in piglets suffering from infections.
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