Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Advances in understanding gut function and immunity in pigs: Bert Devriendt, Ghent University, Belgium;

1 Introduction

2 Architecture of the intestine

3 The intestinal epithelium control of gut immunity

4 The Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissues

5 The role of the gut microbiota in shaping gut function and immunity

6 Intestinal organoids as novel tools to explore the function of the gut

7 Conclusions and outlook

8 References

Chapter 2 - The influence of gut microbiome on developing immune and metabolic systems in the young pig: Mick Bailey, Emily Porter and Ore Francis, University of Bristol, UK;

1 Introduction

2 The mucosal immune system

3 Experimental studies of the links between the immune system and microbiota

4 The microbiome and metabolism

5 Conclusion

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

Chapter 3 - Nutritional strategies to boost immune function in pigs: Glen W. Almond, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA and Sara D. Hough, DSM Nutritional Products, Parsippany, NJ, USA;

1 Introduction

2 How does immune challenge affect pig growth?

3 Pregnancy, lactation and pre-weaned piglets

4 Proteins and amino acids

5 Lipids and fatty acids

6 Glucans and carbohydrates

7 Minerals

8 Vitamins

9 Nonnutritive feed additives

10 Summary and future directions

11 Where to find additional information

12 References

Chapter 4 - Improving gut function in pigs to prevent pathogen colonization: P. Bosi, D. Luise and P. Trevisi, University of Bologna, Italy;

1 Introduction

2 The main gut-related pathogens in pigs

3 Pig genetics and resistance to disease

4 Management strategies affecting gut functionality and pathogen colonization

5 Dietary strategies to improve gut functionality and prevent pathogen colonization: feed size

6 Dietary strategies to improve gut functionality and prevent pathogen colonization: protein and dietary fibre

7 Dietary strategies to improve gut functionality and prevent pathogen colonization: dietary nitrate, organic and amino acids

8 Dietary interventions for pathogen-specific defence

9 Future trends and conclusion

10 Where to look for further information

11 References