Lactobacillus-driven feed fermentation regulates microbiota metabolism and reduces odor emission from the feces of pigs

mSystems. 2023 Dec 21;8(6):e0098823. doi: 10.1128/msystems.00988-23. Epub 2023 Nov 30.

Abstract

Our present study showed that dietary supplementation with feed fermented by Lactobacillus could promote the growth performance of pigs, regulate the microbiota, and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. It could prevent the accumulation of toxic substances and reduce odor emission from pig feces, thereby reducing environmental pollution. In addition, one key triumph of the present study was the isolation of Weissella cibaria ZWC030, and the strain could inhibit the production of skatole in vitro in our present results.

Keywords: Lactobacillus fermentation; fecal storage; microbiota and metabolites; odor emission; pig farming.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Feces / chemistry
  • Fermentation
  • Lactobacillus*
  • Microbiota*
  • Odorants
  • Swine