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Zigovski G, Bez ICC, Garrido LFC, Rodrigues CC, de Oliveira ACDF, Rupolo PE, de Azevedo LB, Hernandez EME, Genova JL, Weber SH, Carvalho PLDO, Costa LB. Ultra-diluted complex additive in the diet reveals benefits in the intestinal tract of nursery-phase piglets. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:2385-2395. [PMID: 38801493 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-024-10422-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
This study aimed to assess an ultra-diluted (UD) complex, as a replacement for an antimicrobial growth promoter in diets, on growth performance, intestinal health, and inflammatory response of nursery piglets. The experiment lasted 37 days and involved 126 animals weaned at 21 ± 1.3 d, with an initial body weight of 5.62 ± 1.16 kg. Piglets were assigned to six dietary treatments in a randomized block design with seven replicates and three piglets per pen as experimental unit. The treatments were: positive control (PC)- basal diet + 120 mg/kg of chlorohydroxyquinoline; negative control (NC)- basal diet without additives; and NC containing 4.5; 6.0; 7.5 or 9.0 kg of UD additive/ton diet. Performance data were calculated, and daily diarrhea was observed. Blood samples were collected for hematological analysis. At the end of the experiment, one animal per pen was slaughtered for organ weighing, pH, and the collection of intestinal samples for histopathology. Feces and cecal contents were collected for microbiological and antibiogram analyses. There was no difference in the performance between the treatments. Throughout the study, UD levels were equal to those of PC for diarrhea occurrence. Higher levels of UD complex led to higher total leukocyte counts. The 4.5 treatment showed a reduction in total and thermotolerant Enterobacteriaceae populations in piglet feces and an increase in lactic acid bacteria compared to PC. All treatments resulted in fewer duodenal histopathological alterations than those in the NC group. The use of UD additives, especially at 4.5 kg/ton, is a good alternative to chlorohydroxyquinoline in piglet diets.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gustavo Zigovski
- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- Animal Science Department, State University of Western Paraná, 85960-000, Marechal Cândido Rondon, PR, Brazil
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- Animal Science Department, State University of Western Paraná, 85960-000, Marechal Cândido Rondon, PR, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- Animal Science Department, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, 36570-900, MG, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Graduate Program in Animal Science, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, 80215-901, PR, Brazil.
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Evans C, Lorentz WP. Efficacy and Safety of a Colic Relief Remedy in Infantile Colic. Glob Pediatr Health 2022; 9:2333794X221100810. [PMID: 35936812 PMCID: PMC9350493 DOI: 10.1177/2333794x221100810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Infantile colic is the most frequent reason of infant and parental distress. An
open-label single-group clinical study was conducted primarily to evaluate the
effect of 14-day colic relief remedy administration (1.25 ml orally during colic
episode) on average daily crying time in infants compared to baseline. In
addition, the percentage of responders, sleep pattern, frequency and severity of
gastrointestinal symptoms, tolerability of the product and percentage population
with relapse of symptoms post product discontinuation were evaluated. Thirty
infants aged 3 to 16 weeks with no significant clinical illness were enrolled in
the study with their caregivers. Daily inconsolable crying time and flatulence
were significantly reduced (P < .05) within a week of
intervention and a sustained effect was observed after discontinuation of the
product. The findings of the present study indicate that this product
effectively reduced abdominal distension and pain, resulting in a significant
decrease in the daily crying of the infants. Trial registration: The study was registered with the Clinical
Trials Registry India (CTRI) (http://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/login.php) bearing Reg. No:
CTRI/2021/03/031762, Date: March 8, 2021.
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