
Resistant starch: Implications of dietary inclusion on gut health and growth in pigs: a review
This is a great review that goes over Resistant Starch and its impact on gut health. The “ benefits of dietary RS on gut health may include increased markers of mucosal barrier function, immune t ...

Short Chain Fatty Acids and Bacterial Taxa Associated with Reduced Salmonella enterica serovar I 4,[5],12:i:- Shedding in Swine Fed a Diet Supplemented with Resistant Potato Starch
Salmonella spp are pathogens that can cause serious human disease. Salmonella spp. can hide in the intestines of swine without them being sick, and when they shed it in their feces, it can be a ...

Brachyspira hyodysenteriae Infection Reduces Digestive Function but Not Intestinal Integrity in Growing Pigs While Disease Onset Can Be Mitigated by Reducing Insoluble Fiber
Feeding MSP[RS] Resistant Starch to piglets challenged with Brachyspira hyodysenteriae improved their ATTD (apparent total tract digestibility) and mitigated or delayed the onset of swine dysentery. ...

Highly Fermentable Fiber Alters Fecal Microbiota and Mitigates Swine Dysentery Induced by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
MSP[RS] Resistant Starch mitigates swine dysentery induced by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae in a challenge trial. Animals fed MSP[RS] Resistant Starch had nearly complete protection from swine dysentery ...

Resistant starch: Implications of dietary inclusion on gut health and growth in pigs: a review
A review on resistant starch that outlines the mechanisms through which resistant starch works, with particular reference to raw potato starch. “RS as a prebiotic can enhance gut health of weaned pig ...

Demonstrated Prebiotic Applications
Emerging Challenges in the Production Animal Industry Natural events, government regulations, and changing consumer values all influence the production animal industry. In the case of the North Ame ...

Application of resistant starch in swine and poultry diets with particular reference to gut health and function
SCFA’s (Short-Chain Fatty Acids) like butyrate, propionate and acetate help to improve the microbiota by creating a hostile environment to the harmful microbes and prevents their overgrowth. Butyrate ...

Feeding a diet containing resistant potato starch influences gastrointestinal tract traits and growth performance of weaned pigs
Using a rate of 0.5% - 1.0% of Resistant Starch has a beneficial impact on fecal scores in pigs. Pigs fed MSP[RS] Resistant Starch showed an improved fecal score during the first 14 days after weaning ...

Dietary Fiber and Intestinal Health of Monogastric Animals
This is an interesting review of some of the Dietary fibers that can be used in both swine and poultry! The key message of this article is that there are different types of Fiber that can help improve ...

Dietary Resistant Potato Starch Alters Intestinal Microbial Communities and Their Metabolites, and Markers of Immune Regulation and Barrier Function in Swine
This research demonstrated that MSP[RS] Resistant Starch has a beneficial impact on the intestinal health of weaning pigs. At an inclusion rate of 5%, there was an increase in SCFAs, including butyrat ...