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Influence of lignocellulose and low or high levels of sugar beet pulp on nutrient digestibility and the fecal microbiota in dogs by Kröger, S., Vahjen, W., Zentek, J.

“…ABSTRACT Lignocellulose is an alternative fiber source for dogs; however, it has not yet been studied as a feed ingredient for the nutrition of dogs. Eight…”
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Effect of a “diluted” diet containing 10% lignocellulose on the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal microbiota, and excreta characteristics of dual purpose laying hens by Röhe, I., Vahjen, W., Metzger, F., Zentek, J.

“…Low performing dual purpose hens have different nutritional requirements compared to conventional hybrid hens. Lignocellulose is a low fermentable polymer,…”
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Increased dietary zinc oxide changes the bacterial core and enterobacterial composition in the ileum of piglets by VAHJEN, W, PIEPER, R, ZENTEK, J

“…This study was conducted to investigate the effects of increased dietary ZnO on the bacterial core and enterobacterial composition in the small intestine of…”
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Effect of feeding different levels of lignocellulose on performance, nutrient digestibility, excreta dry matter, and intestinal microbiota in slow growing broilers by Röhe, I., Metzger, F., Vahjen, W., Brockmann, G.A., Zentek, J.

“…Lignocellulose is a constituent of plant cell walls and might be used as a fiber source in poultry nutrition. The current study investigated the impact of…”
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Bar-Coded Pyrosequencing of 16S rRNA Gene Amplicons Reveals Changes in Ileal Porcine Bacterial Communities Due to High Dietary Zinc Intake by Vahjen, W, Pieper, R, Zentek, J

“…Feeding high levels of zinc oxide to piglets significantly increased the relative abundance of ileal Weissella spp., Leuconostoc spp., and Streptococcus spp.,…”
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Effects of dietary combinations of organic acids and medium chain fatty acids on the gastrointestinal microbial ecology and bacterial metabolites in the digestive tract of weaning piglets by Zentek, J, Ferrara, F, Pieper, R, Tedin, L, Meyer, W, Vahjen, W

“…Organic short and medium chain fatty acids are used in diets for piglets because they have an impact on the digestive processes and the intestinal microbiota…”
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In vitro antibacterial activity of zinc oxide on a broad range of reference strains of intestinal origin by Liedtke, J., Vahjen, W.

“…Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) and growth behaviour in ZnO supplemented media were determined by the broth micro dilution method against 75 reference…”
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Bacillus subtilis in broiler diets with different levels of energy and protein by Goodarzi Boroojeni, Farshad, Vahjen, W, Männer, K, Blanch, A, Sandvang, D, Zentek, J

“…The present study evaluated the impacts of Bacillus subtilis (BAS) inclusion in broiler diets with standard nutrient content or nutrient deficiency (ND) on…”
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Studies on the effects of essential-oil-based feed additives on performance, ileal nutrient digestibility, and selected bacterial groups in the gastrointestinal tract of piglets by Maenner, K, Vahjen, W, Simon, O

“…The aim of this study was to assess the effects of 2 different phytogenic products on performance, ileal nutrient digestibility, and composition of the…”
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Intestinal lactose and mineral concentration affect the microbial ecophysiology along the gastrointestinal tract of formula-fed neonatal piglets by Pieper, R, Vahjen, W, Zentek, J

“…Hyperprolificacy in modern pig breeds has led to increased use of artificial rearing and formula feeding of neonatal piglets, which may change their intestinal…”
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Efficacy of a single oral dose of a live bivalent E. coli vaccine against post-weaning diarrhea due to F4 and F18-positive enterotoxigenic E. coli by Nadeau, É., Fairbrother, J.M., Zentek, J., Bélanger, L., Tremblay, D., Tremblay, C.-L., Röhe, I., Vahjen, W., Brunelle, M., Hellmann, K., Cvejić, D., Brunner, B., Schneider, C., Bauer, K., Wolf, R., Hidalgo, Á.

“…•A single live oral bivalent F4/F18 vaccine was administered to pigs in drinking water.•Vaccination prevented post-weaning diarrhea due to F4-enterotoxigenic…”
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Influence of lignocellulose and low or high levels of sugar beet pulp on nutrient digestibility and the fecal microbiota in dogs by Kröger, S., Vahjen, W., Zentek, J.

“…Lignocellulose is an alternative fiber source for dogs; however, it has not yet been studied as a feed ingredient for the nutrition of dogs. Eight adult…”
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Novel ex vivo screening assay to preselect farm specific pre- and probiotics in pigs by Zeilinger, K, Hellmich, J, Zentek, J, Vahjen, W

“…A novel rapid assay was developed as part of a concept to determine potential tailor-made combinations of pre- and probiotics for individual farms. Sow faecal…”
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Effect of peas and pea products in diets for broiler chickens with consideration of the intestinal microbiota by Kirn, A.I., Vahjen, W., Weindl, P.A., Hofmann, P., Zentek, J., Bellof, G.

“…In addition to the whole white-flowered pea, pea protein concentrates and pea hulls can be utilized in animal nutrition. In particular, fermentable…”
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Performance, diarrhea incidence, and occurrence of Escherichia coli virulence genes during long-term administration of a probiotic Enterococcus faecium strain to sows and piglets by Taras, D, Vahjen, W, Macha, M, Simon, O

“…As part of an interdisciplinary research project, the performance response of sows and their litters to the probiotic strain Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 10415,…”
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Effect of dietary zinc oxide on jejunal morphological and immunological characteristics in weaned piglets by Liu, P, Pieper, R, Tedin, L, Martin, L, Meyer, W, Rieger, J, Plendl, J, Vahjen, W, Zentek, J

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate age-related changes and the effect of dietary Zn concentration on morphological and immunological characteristics in the…”
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Effects of medium-chain fatty acids on the structure and immune response of IPEC-J2 cells by Martínez-Vallespín, B., Vahjen, W., Zentek, J.

“…Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) have been suggested as an alternative to the use of antibiotics in animal nutrition with promising results. First, we studied…”
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Bacillus cereus var. Toyoi modulates the immune reaction and reduces the occurrence of diarrhea in piglets challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium DT104 by Scharek-Tedin, L, Pieper, R, Vahjen, W, Tedin, K, Neumann, K, Zentek, J

“…A feeding trial with sows and their piglets was performed with the probiotic feed additive Bacillus cereus var. Toyoi in two consecutive experimental periods…”
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Dose‐dependent effects of dietary zinc oxide on bacterial communities and metabolic profiles in the ileum of weaned pigs by Pieper, R, Vahjen, W, Neumann, K, Van Kessel, A. G, Zentek, J

“…Pharmacological levels of zinc oxide (ZnO) can improve the health of weaning piglets and influence the intestinal microbiota. This experiment aimed at studying…”
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Nutritional and physiological role of medium-chain triglycerides and medium-chain fatty acids in piglets by Zentek, J, Buchheit-Renko, S, Ferrara, F, Vahjen, W, Van Kessel, A G, Pieper, R

“…Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) are found at higher levels in milk lipids of many animal species and in the oil fraction of several plants, including…”
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