Comparative chemical characterisation of chitosans and their impact on growth, faecal consistency and microbiota composition in weaned piglets
Simona De Blasio, Anouschka Middelkoop, Francesc Molist, Stefan Cord‐Landwehr, Mattia Pirolo, Alhussein Abdelrahman Elrayah, Luca Guardabassi, Liam Good, Ludovic Pelligand
This study evaluates the effects of different chitosan types on growth, faecal consistency, and gut microbiota in weaned piglets, finding no significant impact on growth but highlighting the need for precise characterisation.
bioRxiv · Mar 30, 2026 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology