BACKGROUND
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major catechin in green tea, has potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-regulating effects. Yet its application in growing-finishing pigs remains under-studied. This study tested the dose-dependent effects of dietary EGCG on growth performance, antioxidant capac...
Ye-Hao Xu, Ai-Bing Yu, Kun-Hong Xie et al.· The Journal of the Science o...· 0 citations
Zinc oxide (ZnO) is commonly used to improve growth performance in weaned pigs, but its high-dose supplementation is increasingly restricted due to environmental concerns. Therefore, identifying effective alternatives at lower inclusion levels is of critical importance. This study evaluated activated zinc oxide (AZn) a...
Ling-jie Li, Xiang Li, Martin Rimbach et al.· Journal of Animal Science· 0 citations
Oxidative stress is a major challenge in weaned piglet production because it impairs intestinal health, nutrient utilization, and growth performance; however, the effects of dietary epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on intestinal dysfunction under oxidative stress conditions have not been fully elucidated. This study e...