Effects and interaction of dietary electrolyte balance and citric acid on growth performance, intestinal histomorphology, digestive enzyme activity and nutrient transporters expression of weaned piglets

In conclusion, 250  mEq/kg dEB diet with CA improved piglet intestinal digestion and absorption function by improving intestinal morphology and increasing digestive enzyme activities. However, these improvements were also observed in piglets fed the 100 mEq/kg dEB diet without CA.

Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - January 5, 2021 Category: Zoology Authors: Qingqing Deng, Yirui Shao, Qiye Wang, Jianzhong Li, Yali Li, Xueqin Ding, Pengfei Huang, Jia Yin, Huansheng Yang, Yulong Yin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research