Comparative effectiveness of prebiotics on the growth and natural resistance of piglets

To date, prebiotics are the most popular among the means for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases of piglets. Prebiotics are defined as an indigestible food ingredient that has a beneficial effect on the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of bacteria in the large intestine. The pig's gut is a place for a dynamic microbial population, creating a complex ecosystem that has a symbiotic relationship with the host. This microbial population, also known as the gut microbiota, has a profound effect on host health. The gut microbiota is necessary to maintain the nutritional, physiological and immunological functions of the pig. Violations of the intestinal microbial ecosystem during pig rearing can significantly increase the risk of disease. In this connection, we have studied the effect of prebiotics raspol and vetelact on the body of weaning piglets. In experiments on piglets, the high pharmacological efficacy of both drugs was established. After the use of raspol and vetelact, the average daily increments of piglets increased by 4.3 and 2.7 %, respectively, compared with the control, the phagocytic activity of leukocytes increased by 15.4 and 14.3 %. Based on the studies conducted, it is recommended to use raspa with water for piglets at the rate of 0.4 g/kg of body weight for 30 days.