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Summarize the biological characteristics of Lactobacillus reuteri and evaluate current evidence regarding its efficacy as a probiotic in swine production.

April 8, 2015Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnologyOpen Access

Study and use of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri in pigs: a review

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Summarize the biological characteristics of Lactobacillus reuteri and evaluate current evidence regarding its efficacy as a probiotic in swine production.
Reviewed biological characteristics, endogenous colonization, and functional mechanisms of Lactobacillus reuteri across vertebrate gastrointestinal tracts.
Synthesized experimental evidence evaluating growth performance, feed efficiency, immune regulation, and diarrhea prevention in swine.
Lactobacillus reuteri effectively colonizes the porcine gastrointestinal tract and helps preserve mucosal barrier integrity.
Dietary supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri improves feed utilization efficiency and enhances overall growth performance in pigs.
Probiotic administration reduces diarrhea incidence and regulates immune responses, offering a viable alternative to in-feed antibiotics.

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Review reveals benefits of Lactobacillus reuteri on growth, feed efficiency, and gut health in pigs, highlighting its potential as an antibiotic alternative.

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Hou et al. (2015) studied this question.

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Review reveals benefits of Lactobacillus reuteri on growth, feed efficiency, and gut health in pigs, highlighting its potential as an antibiotic alternative.

Study and use of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri in pigs: a review

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Study and use of the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri in pigs: a review

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