Dietary fatty acids promote gut health in weaned piglets by regulating gut microbiota and immune function
This study evaluated the effect of two different blends of MCFA and SCFA as alternatives to ZnO in diets of weaned piglets. The results show that dietary MCFA and SCFA promote gut health in piglets by reducing inflammation, enhancing antioxidant capacity, and supporting microbiota balance, with a higher MCFA proportion showing superior effects on growth performance