Disinfection of Maternal Environments Is Associated with Piglet Microbiome Composition from Birth to Weaning
oleh: Kayla Law, Brigit Lozinski, Ivanellis Torres, Samuel Davison, Adrienne Hilbrands, Emma Nelson, Jaime Parra-Suescun, Lee Johnston, Andres Gomez
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | American Society for Microbiology 2021-10-01 |
Deskripsi
We show that levels of disinfection in farrowing facilities can impact early microbial exposures and colonization by pioneer microbes in piglets. Although previous research has shown a similar effect by raising pigs outdoors or by exposing them to soil, these practices are unattainable in most swine production systems in the United States due to biosecurity practices.