Type: Chapter
Waterford Institute of Technology (Ireland)
Teagasc Moorepark (Ireland)
Waterford Institute of Technology (Ireland)
1 Introduction 2 Pig gut microbiome: abundance and diversity 3 Colonisation resistance 4 Production of antimicrobial substances 5 Production of enzymes 6 Benefits of volatile fatty acids (apart from antimicrobial activity) 7 Production of vitamins 8 Quorum sensing and manipulation 9 Antibiotic resistance genes 10 Conclusion 11 Where to look for further information 12 References