Effects of Probiotic-Fermented Feed on the Growth Profile, Immune Functions, and Intestinal Microbiota of Bamei Piglets
Miao Zhang,
Zhenyu Yang,
Guofang Wu,
Fafang Xu,
Jianbo Zhang,
Xuan Luo,
Yuhong Ma,
Huili Pang,
Yaoke Duan,
Jun Chen,
Yimin Cai,
Lei Wang,
Zhongfang Tan
Affiliations
Miao Zhang
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Zhenyu Yang
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Guofang Wu
Plateau Livestock Genetic Resources Protection and Innovative Utilization Key Laboratory of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
Fafang Xu
Bamei Pig Original Breeding Base of Huzhu County, Haidong 810600, China
Jianbo Zhang
Plateau Livestock Genetic Resources Protection and Innovative Utilization Key Laboratory of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
Xuan Luo
Plateau Livestock Genetic Resources Protection and Innovative Utilization Key Laboratory of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
Yuhong Ma
Plateau Livestock Genetic Resources Protection and Innovative Utilization Key Laboratory of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
Huili Pang
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Yaoke Duan
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Jun Chen
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Yimin Cai
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Lei Wang
Plateau Livestock Genetic Resources Protection and Innovative Utilization Key Laboratory of Qinghai Province, Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Medicine, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China
Zhongfang Tan
School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Purebred Bamei piglets present problems, including slow growth, respiratory disease, and post-weaning stress. This study investigated the effects of Lactobacillus plantarum QP28-1- and Bacillus subtilis QB8-fermented feed supplementation on the growth performance, immunity, and intestinal microflora of Bamei piglets from Qinghai, China. A total of 48 purebred Bamei piglets (25 days; 6.8 ± 0.97 kg) were divided into the following four groups for a 28-day diet experiment: basal feed (CK); diet containing 10% Lactobacillus plantarum-fermented feed (L); diet containing 10% Bacillus subtilis-fermented feed (B); and diet containing a mixture of 5% Lactobacillus plantarum + 5% Bacillus subtilis-fermented feed (H). The daily weight gain and daily food intake of group H increased (p p p p p Lactobacillus, Muribaculaceae, Ruminococcaceae, Prevotellaceae, and Rikenellaceae. Additionally, correlation analysis demonstrated that several of these probiotic bacteria were closely related to serum immunity. In conclusion, fermented feed supplementation rebuilt the intestinal microbiota of Bamei piglets, thereby reducing the feed/weight ratio, improving feed intake, and enhancing immunity.
