title: Evaluation of probiotics as a substitute for antibiotics in a large pig nursery.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, 43100 Karditsa, Greece.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Kritas
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Morrison
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000254:growth & development; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004350:Drug Residues; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D005503:Food Additives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005516:Food Microbiology; D019936:Probiotics; D013552:Swine / Q000254:growth & development*; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005503:Food Additives