Balancing Microflora
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The digestive tract has more cells and bacteria than any other place in a pig's body. Among these cells are many types of intestinal microflora, which perform beneficial actions in the animal's gut. Their functions include absorbing carbohydrates, controlling the colonization of pathogens and reinforcing overall immunity.
Three major bacterial pathogenic bacteria are Clostridum difficile, E-Coli and Salmonella. Intestinal microflora combats these bacteria by generating a barrier to pathogen colonization.
Probiotics and prebiotics supplement the intestinal microflora balance by replacing -- or generating the replacement of cells that have been compromised by certain deficiencies or pathogens. Probiotics and prebiotics serve as reinforcement to intestinal microflora, and are preventive mechanisms that are vital to pig immunity.
