A new probiotic for pigs could mean less manure to manage, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists conducted the first published investigation of the use of bacteria as a probiotic to increase fiber fermentation rates and reduce manure output in pigs that consume high-fiber diets. ARS is USDA's chief intramural scientific research agency.
A new probiotic improves pig health, reduces manure output
Pigs that consumed a fiber-rich diet and a bacterial probiotic supplement reduced their manure output by 20 percent, gained more weight, and had better blood cholesterol and glucose levels.
