Figure 6
Effect of Lactobacillus jensenii TL2937 on piglets’ growth and immune health. Pigs were grown from 3 weeks of age until week 24. Five pigs were used for each experimental group. The Control group was fed only the balanced conventional diet without antimicrobials ad libitum. The Medium, TL2937 and TL2766 groups were fed balanced conventional diet with supplemental bacteria medium only (200 g/day), L. jensenni TL2937 (3 × 108 cfu/g) or L. plantanum TL2766 (3 × 108 cfu/g) respectively, from 3 to 17 weeks of age. Body weight measurement, detection of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in feces, and plasma levels of alternative complement activity (ACA) and C reactive protein (CRP) were determined every 2 weeks. The line in body weight indicates the suitable body weight for shipping in Japan. Values for bars with different letters were significantly different (P < 0.05). Values for bars with shared letters do not differ significantly.