Effects of Artemisia annua Residue on Piglet Health
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Jinjie, Bai Miaomiao, Xing Yueyao, Liu Junhong, Xu Kang, Xiong Xia, Liu Hongnan, Yin Yulong, Rossi Raffaella
Primary Institution: Hunan Agricultural University
Hypothesis
Can Artemisia annua residue improve growth performance, immunity, and intestinal health in weaned piglets?
Conclusion
Dietary supplementation with Artemisia annua residue enhances growth performance, immunity, and intestinal health in weaned piglets.
Supporting Evidence
- Dietary AR supplementation increased serum IgA and complement component 3 levels.
- AR improved intestinal morphology and microbial structure.
- Optimal AR supplementation for growth performance was found to be between 2.08% and 4.24%.
Takeaway
Adding a special plant called Artemisia annua to pig food helps them grow better and stay healthy.
Methodology
32 weaned piglets were divided into four groups and fed different diets for 28 days to assess growth performance and health indicators.
Limitations
The study focused on specific health indicators and did not explore all potential effects of Artemisia annua residue.
Participant Demographics
Castrated male weaned piglets, average weight 7.53 kg.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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