Dirty Pigs are Healthy Pigs
Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 (Original item from 2009)
Farmed Animals | Animal Welfare or Living Conditions | Factory Farming | International Research
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Short Description:
A study of piglets raised in different environments provides a direct link between "dirty" living and immunity to illness and genetic expression, with researchers concluding that eliminating gut bacteria may reduce allergies and other autoimmune diseases among pigs.
Abstract:
Based on a study of 54 piglets raised in outdoor, indoor, and isolated settings with daily doses of antibiotics, scientists found that 90% of the bacteria in outdoor piglets came from the phylum Firmicutes, known for health promoting effects and the ability to limit intestinal pathogens. In contrast, this bacteria made up less than 70% and slightly more than 50% of the internal flora in indoor and isolated pigs, respectively.
Spot Check Number:
1231
Sponsor:
University of Aberdeen
Animal Type:
Pigs
Record Type:
Journal Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Experimental/Modeling/Applications
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
54
Year Conducted:
2009
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