Effects of red beetroot supplementation on gut microbiome and short chain fatty acid profiles in weaned pigs

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Weaned pigs are prone to gut dysbiosis and microbiota disruptions that frequently result in diarrhoea and impaired growth. Diet contributes immensely to moderating the gut bacterial composition and metabolism, for example, by promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria. Currently, weaned pig diet is supplemented with pharmacological levels of zinc oxide, but there is